1. Explain the pathophysiology of an autoimmune disease in relation to destruction of the synovial joints, capsule, and membrane to a specific disease of choice.
2. Compare and contrast signs and symptoms of OA ( osteoarthritis) to RA (Rheumatoid arthritis).
3. Describe the difference between Heberden’s nodes vs Bouchards nodes.
4. What is Gouty arthritis and how does it differ from OA.
1. Identify the role of patient safety and its influence on federal initiatives that are used to prevent unintentional death as a result of medical mistakes.
2. The majority of health care errors occur in inpatient settings. Errors are becoming increasingly common in outpatient settings. Discuss at least two (2) reasons for the increasing errors in outpatient settings.
Genogram
A genogram is often used to illustrate the behaviors of a family unit across generations. The genogram can be used to reduce resistance to harmful family patterns.
Recall a family with a member who has a history of drug or alcohol dependence.
Describe how the genogram can be used to address the denial of family unit addiction to individual family members.
Week 8 Discussion Forum
IRB is an important step in the research process. State the required components one should look for in a project to determine if IRB submission is needed. Discuss an example of a research study in one of your literature review articles that needed IRB approval, and describe why IRB approval was needed in this instance.
Considering today’s forces, trends, and issues that influence curriculum development and the changing demands in healthcare delivery, discuss how you think the nursing curricula needs to change in order to prepare nurse graduates for their future role as practicing nurses. Cite two current references (published within the last five years) to support your discussion.
Read and Discuss
Read the following:* Digital healthcare: The only solution for better healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic?
Interactive Activity 8
Purpose
The purpose of this Activity is to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts learned in this week’s readings/ educational videos.
Action Items
Based on Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions:
Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
Discuss Herpes Virus infections, patient presentation, and treatment
Considering today’s forces, trends, and issues that influence curriculum development and the changing demands in healthcare delivery, discuss how you think the nursing curricula needs to change in order to prepare nurse graduates for their future role as practicing nurses. Cite two current references (published within the last five years) to support your discussion.
What type of incontinence issues are more likely seen in the female population than in males?
When completing a voiding diary, what is important information to include in that and why?
Which gender is at a higher risk for muscle cramps?
If there is no underlying cause found for the muscle cramps, what is the diagnosis called?
You are asked to:
Step 1: Review Environmental Policies to Protect Human Health
Step 2: Study Protecting the Rights of Children and Vulnerable Populations’ Policy in your textbook.
Step 3: Investigate why children are more vulnerable to environmental toxins than adults.
Step 4. Discuss what types of policies are needed to protect vulnerable populations from environmental hazards.
