Emergency department

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18- The mother of a 3-year-old male brought him to the emergency department stating he developed vomiting followed by diarrhea and became very lethargic. Physical findings revealed a tired young child with a fever, increased bowel sounds, sunken eyes, dried lips, and dry mucous membranes. Laboratory findings included an abnormal electrolyte panel and an elevated white blood count with a left shift. He was admitted to the hospital and administered IV fluids with potassium added to correct the dehydration. It was determined the child had gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus when another lab finding revealed a positive rotavirus antigen. After two days in the pediatric unit, the child was discharged having recovered from the gastroenteritis due to rotavirus and the resulting dehydration. The mother will bring the child to the pediatrician for a follow-up visit in one week. Principal diagnosis Secondary diagnosi

 

Cardiovascular disease

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Several studies have shown that one of the leading causes of death among men in
the United States is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although high levels of blood
pressure and cholesterol have been identified as significant CVD risk factors, their
prevalence remains high in this population group. What factors (e.g., values, behaviors,
contributions from multiple professions and public health systems) need to be
quantitatively investigated to significantly control blood pressure and cholesterol levels
in American men? Please formulate two quantitative research questions to explore these factors,
within the context of a theory (Theory of Organizational Change, Social Cognitive Theory, or Socio-Ecological Model) you selected for this scenario.

Current event in the news

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For this week’s assignment, you will be considering how news media coverage affects public perceptions of issues in the news.   You will be selecting a current event in the news and you will read three news articles related to the same event:  One from the United States and two from other countries that also reported on the same event.

 

  • Identification of the current event chosen along with identification of the three news articles.
  • Include the full article, including the date it was published and the country it was reported in, and a URL/web link to each source.
  • Compare the similarities and differences between the articles in the facts, and perspectives of the reporter (tone, opinions shared, etc.).
  • Discuss your perceptions of the current event before and after reading the news articles.  Did your opinion or perception of the event/issue change after reading three articles about it?

Include all links where you retrieved your information.

Chronic illness

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Chapter 1-Nutrition and You. 1.1-Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease Define health, nutrition, nutritional science, dieticians, health triangle, and disease. Explain how eating well can reduce the incidence of chronic illness. Relate this to the health triangle. What is cheaper, prevention or treatment of chronic disease? What is MyPlate? 1.2- What are Nutrients? Define the following (essential) nutrients, phytochemicals, zoochemicals, functional foods, and food quality. Note – essential nutrients are the nutrients that must be consumed because they cannot be made by the body. o Nutrients: Phytochemicals: o Zoochemical: 0 Functional foods: o Food quality: List the 6 groups of nutrients and give the macro and micronutrients. Explain the function of each class of nutrients. List which nutrients provide energy, and which don’t. How are Kilocalories, Calories, and calories related? Explain high-quality food. List the number of Calories we get per gram of macronutrients and apply the values to math problems see Appendix B for math examples. Sample question – A piece of cheese pizza contains 52 grams of carbohydrates, 24 grams of Protein, and 30 grams of fat. How many calories will it contain? What percent of calories come from fat? o Explain nutrient dense vs empty calorie (energy-dense) food and give an example of each. Explain why whole (unprocessed) food is considered to be a higher food quality source. Relate to phytochemicals and zoochemical

Cash flow analysis

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Using the chart of cash revenues and costs, read and understand the cash flow analysis results. Then provide your decision on whether to make the purchase or not. You will frame this recommendation in a 2-minute pitch to your boss, the CEO of the organization. Record your 2-minute pitch as an audio recording and be persuasive, providing solid evidence for your conclusion on whether to purchase the equipment or not.

Cash Revenues and Costs:

012345
  1. System cost
($2,000,000)
  1. Installation expenses
(500,000)
  1. Total Cost
($2,500,000)
  1. Net revenues
$750,000$787,500$826,875$868,219$911,630
  1. Labor costs
(60,000)(63,000)(66,150)(69,457)(72,930)
  1. Maintenance cost
(150,000)(157,000)(165, 375)(173,644)(182,326)
  1. Supplies
(30,000)(31,500)(33,075)(34,729)(36,465)
  1. Net operating income
$510,000$535,500$562,275$590,389$619,908
  1. Salvage value
750,000
  1. Net cash flow
($2,500,000)$510,000$535,500$562,275$590,389$1,369,908

 

Profitability Measures:

Net present value: $82,493

Internal rate of return = 11.1%

Healthcare profession

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Overview A Code of Ethics is applied to each healthcare profession. The principle of the code is to exhibit the morals, values, and ethics that should be used in patient care. Think of the Code of Ethics as rules and regulations set forth by an institution or governing body. In every situation, care must be taken in how healthcare professionals respond. Scenario There is a department meeting coming up soon, and you have been asked to create a flyer for your current profession that will be distributed during a breakout session at the meeting. Instructions For this assignment, you will research information for the Code of Ethics based on your current profession and create an informational flyer that highlights the most important details. Refrain from listing each code. Rather, choose at least 3 main highlights. Give at least 2 details for each code you choose, but also include an example of each one and how it would apply to today’s healthcare. The flyer should be creative, imaginative, colorful, and appealing to your reader. Use bullet points when highlighting the details. Professional pictures and images are allowed. All sources must be cited using APA format. Additional Resources How to create a flyer using Microsoft Word how do I find a Tutor for Microsoft Word?

Quality of healthcare

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you have learned about the many issues affecting the quality of healthcare in the U.S., including competition in the healthcare market segment. The number of mergers and acquisitions of healthcare entities is increasing.

 

  • explain how mergers or acquisitions can improve the quality of care.
  • Construct a merger or acquisition illustration that shows vertical or horizontal integration.
  • Using descriptions within text boxes, define the flow of the integration process.
  • summarize the integration process. Include how patients and providers are impacted by the integration.
  • provide two links to announcements of recent mergers or acquisitions of healthcare organizations.

Include where you retrieved your information.

Healthy diet

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APPLICATION:  Connor is having difficulty eating a healthy diet since coming to campus.  He skips breakfast because he doesn’t have enough time in the morning.  Then, by 1 pm, he is ‘starving’ and just grabs whatever junk food is laying around his apartment.  After hearing the lectures this week, he has decided to start the day off with something ‘healthy’ that will ‘curb his appetite’ and make him feel ‘full’ until lunchtime.

 

1. What is the best thing for Connor to eat in the morning based on his desire to find something that will help with appetite control & satiety?

A)Nothing at all

B)Protein/Fiber-rich Burrito

C)Protein-rich Shake

D)Sugar-rich Energy Bar

 

2. If Connor chooses the right breakfast, what hormone(s) will be secreted to make him feel full?

A)CCK, PYY, GLP-1

B)Ghrelin

C)Secretin

D)Testosterone

Healthy Philosophy Toward Food

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2.1 A Healthy Philosophy Toward Food. Explain and compare the following terms – good nutrition, malnutrition, undernutrition, and overnutrition. Why is good nutrition important? Relate to growth, development, and healing. 2.2 Principles of a healthy diet. Define the following terms nutrient-dense foods, empty-calorie foods, and nutrient-poor foods. What are the factors that make up a healthy diet? Hint ABCMV. Relate diet to chronic illness? What is the role of nutrient-dense food in calorie management and getting adequate nutrients? 2.3 Understanding the bigger picture of dietary guidelines Why do we need food guidelines? According to the 2015 dietary guidelines which foods should we consume more of and which should we consume less of? What are the four ways the 2015 Dietary Guidelines encourage us to lose weight? 2.4 National Goals for Nutrition and healthy: Healthy People 2030 Why was the healthy people program established? What are the three main objectives and goals of the healthy eating program? What are some social issues included in Healthy People 2030? How is nutrition related to chronic health conditions and name them? Heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes (Type 2), cancer, malnutrition, anemia, obesity, etc. o *When we refer to underweight and overweight in terms of chronic conditions, we are only considering persons who are exhibiting clinically diagnosable ill health so it is possible to be overweight and healthy. You can also be in a good weight range and unhealthy. 2.5 Recommendations for Optimal Health o What are the benefits of using MyPlate? o What are discretionary calories? Explain the healthy eating index. 2.6 Understanding daily reference intakes o The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) include the following values- EAR, RDA, Al, and UL Know the acronyms and explain each of them. o Explain and give the AMDR values. o What is the difference between a requirement and a recommendation?

Research and present case study on a client with complex needs

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Explain these questions by writing it about TWO THOUSAND  words approximately.

1. Research and present case study on a client with complex needs ( Assessment is on your knowledge, analysis and application of planning, Complex needs client: personal experience/ invent/ reference) – INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATIONS

2. Identify case plan ( Identify or invent needs • MAKE  a case plan) -INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATIONS

3.  Present issues for further program development -INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATIONS

4.  Provide evidence for appropriateness of this plan based on an evaluation of other approaches/case plans).-INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATIONS

Use heading if necessary

5. Please use recent in-text citations in every paragraph of answers and  SIX TO SEVEN academic references using academic books, journals, websites by using APA 7 style referencing format tool.

Ellaborate each questions by describing it thoroughly t