Chinese Religion
Define the Confucian terms: ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin. Choose one of these principles and examine how it contributes to social harmony. What is wuwei? How does this ideal contribute to harmony with heaven? How does the Daoist idea of wuwei compare to Confucian notions of how one should live in the world? Get […]
Hypothalamus
Submit a two (2) page write-up (APA format) of the Hypothalamus. In this write-up you will include a brief introduction of the region (name, location, and various functions) and why this region was most interesting to you. Be sure to include personal accounts to connect to your interest and scholarly support (2) of informative content […]
Nutrition Information
1. Find two sources featuring nutrition information. One source should be an example of accurate nutrition information and the other should be an example of something that you feel contains signals for poor nutrition information. You may find your information in magazines or on a website. Provide adequate citation of your sources so that I […]
Spiritual Needs Assessment
Part I: Interview Select a patient, a family member, or a friend to interview. Be sure to focus on the interviewee’s experience as a patient, regardless of whom you choose to interview. Review The Joint Commission resource which provides some guidelines for creating spiritual assessment tools for evaluating the spiritual needs of patients. Using this […]
Personal Wellness Inventory And Reflection
Part I: Inventory Spiritual and Emotional: Complete the “EHS Personal Assessment” from the Emotionally Healthy website. Reflect on your own results. Analyze the structure and assumptions behind the assessment. Burnout: Refer to the “Are You Heading for Caregiver Burnout?” quiz. Complete the survey and reflect on your own results. Analyze the structure and assumptions behind the […]
Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum
Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with health care professional’s issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas. In this assignment, […]
CANCER AND WOMEN’S AND MEN’S HEALTH
The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. […]
Causes of Death and Diseases
1. What similarities and differences exist between the classification of causes of death and the classification of diseases? Your response should be at least 75 words in length 2.Describe the pros and cons of revising the coding system on a regular basis. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. 3. Place the […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
In recent years, hormone replacement therapy has become a controversial issue. When prescribing therapies, advanced practice nurses must weigh the strengths and limitations of the prescribed supplemental hormones. If advanced practice nurses determine that the limitations outweigh the strengths, then they might suggest alternative treatment options such as herbs or other natural remedies, changes in […]
Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology
Objectives Identify the anatomical structures of the respiratory system and their functions Explain the mechanics of breathing Explain internal and external respiration Assignment Overview This practice exercise helps students understand the anatomical structures of the respiratory system. Deliverables A one- to two-page (250- to 500-word) paper Step 1 Explain three difficult concepts. As you review […]
