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Employee Assistance Programs

| January 23, 2019

What are employee assistance programs? Identify an example of one—describe its structure and what is offered What are worksite health promotion programs?  How do they differ from employee assistance programs Describe four risk factors for encountering violence at work What are two ways industries and communities share health problems? Get a 10 % discount on […]

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Online Interventions In Social Work

| January 23, 2019

Adolescence is a time of trials and tribulations. Teens are dealing with the formation of self and identifying who they are in the world. They are also experiencing biological changes that create mood swings and at times emotional outbursts. Interventions for this group can be challenging, as adolescents often avoid asking for assistance. This avoidance […]

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Interventions With Adults In Social Work

| January 23, 2019

Trauma is ubiquitous. While trauma is most commonly associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma can manifest in a myriad of different ways and not every client who experiences trauma will be diagnosed with PTSD. Social workers intervene directly with trauma when working in Veteran’s services, domestic violence/sexual assault response programs, and child protective services. Social […]

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Depression And Suicide Intervention

| January 23, 2019

When working with adolescents you will likely be faced with issues of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation and even attempts. For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). It is essential to understand the risks […]

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Digestive System Case Study

| January 23, 2019

DC comes to the emergency room complaining of acute abdominal pain. She states the pain came after dinner at an all-you-can-eat buffet and has been increasing steadily. The pain is located in her right upper quadrant and is “boring” into her back. She says she feels “gassy” and bloated. What are your differential diagnoses? Include […]

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Staffing Training Program

| January 23, 2019

Imagine you have been selected to conduct a recruiting and staffing training program for a group of new human resource management (HRM) employees at a health care company. You need to prepare a proposal for the organization outlining your strategy for the training program. Write a six to eight page paper in which you: Create […]

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Nursing Practice Today

| January 23, 2019

The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following: Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual. Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an […]

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Health History

| January 23, 2019

The nurse is ready to conduct a patient interview and understands that the health history is a conversation with a purpose and that the process of interviewing is both an art and a skill. Discuss the challenges that a nurse may encounter when interviewing the following patient type: The silent patient. Get a 10 % […]

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Anatomy And Physiology

| January 23, 2019

How do cataracts affect vision? How are cataracts diagnosed? How are cataracts treated in early stages versus advanced stages? Describe the two main types of cataract surgery. Discuss conjunctivitis, or pinkeye and the main ways this infection is acquired. Discuss the eyes photoreceptor: rods and cones and effect of color blindness. Explain why checking for pupils of equal diameter […]

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Family Health Assessment

| January 23, 2019

Understanding family structure and style is essential to patient and family care. Conducting a family interview and needs assessment gathers information to identify strengths, as well as potential barriers to health. This information ultimately helps develop family-centered strategies for support and guidance. Develop an interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused functional assessment. The […]

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