NR 305 (NR 305)

NR 305 Week 8 Discussion, Case Study or Share an Experience 1. What are the common symptoms associated with an exacerbation of COPD? Some of the common symptoms associated with COPD are ‘coughing, excessive tiredness, wheezing more than usual, having lower oxygen than normal, and experiencing shortness of breath with minimal activity.’ (COPD Exacerbations) Usually with patients that come into the ER with COPD, their oxygenation levels can range in the 80’s as their normal. It’s importa...

NR305 Week 7 Discussion, Assessment Techniques Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System and Pain First, I would stabilize Fred and provide immediate treatment if necessary. Check his vital signs, postural blood pressure, apical HR and finger stick glucose. By looking at his medical history and his current condition, lab tests like CBC, urinalysis, pulse oximetry, electrolytes and EKG should be performed. Risk factors related to medical conditions or medication use maybe reflected in abnormal ...

NR305 Week 6 Discussion, Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care Option #1: You are the nurse assessing an Orthodox Jewish client with peptic ulcer. The client is strictly religious and refuses to eat the food provided at the health care facility. 1. Describe how you would further assess and provide care for this client. 2. What steps could you take to increase your cultural competence, if you were not familiar with this faith? Option #2: You are the nurse caring for a client with Croh...

Week 5: Assessing for Family Violence (graded) 4848 unread replies. replies. This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). • (CO #1) - Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1) • (CO #4) Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO #3) A 10-year-old child named Eliza...

Week 4: Community Access to Mental Health Services (graded) 6565 unread replies. replies. This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). • (CO #1) - Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1) • (CO #4) - Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO #2) Access to ...

Week 4: Community Access to Mental Health Services (graded) 6565 unread replies. replies. This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). • (CO #1) - Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1) • (CO #4) - Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO #2) Access to ...

NR305 Week 3 Discussion, Exploring Popular Diet Trends Question 1. Briefly describe the diet you have selected to consider. I chose the paleo diet due to a personal interest in this diet. The diet consists of lean meats, fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel, catfish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. And oils such as olive oil, and walnut oil. The aim of the diet is based on the notion that our bodies have not evolved to adapt to this modern day diet therefore it i...

Week 1: Healthy People Initiative No unread replies.22 replies. This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs). • CO1 Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO 1) • CO3 Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO 3) The topic this week asks you to apply what...

Week 1: Exploring the Nurse’s Role in Health Assessment (graded) 7070 unread replies. replies. This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). • (CO #1) - Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1) • (CO #5) - Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health...