The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow.
Case Scenario
Mr. C., a 32-year-old single man, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, but he has gained about 100 pounds in the last 2%u0432%u0402%u201C3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control with sodium restriction. He current works at a catalog telephone center.
Objective Data
1. Height: 68 inches; Weight 134.5 kg
2. BP: 172/96, HR 88, RR 26
3. Fasting Blood Glucose: 146/mg/dL
4. Total Cholesterol: 250mg/dL
5. Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
6. HDL: 30 mg/dL
Critical Thinking Questions
What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have? Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?
Mr. C. has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer dise
The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow.
Case Scenario
Mr. C., a 32-year-old single man, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, but he has gained about 100 pounds in the last 2%u0432%u0402%u201C3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control with sodium restriction. He current works at a catalog telephone center.
Objective Data
1. Height: 68 inches; Weight 134.5 kg
2. BP: 172/96, HR 88, RR 26
3. Fasting Blood Glucose: 146/mg/dL
4. Total Cholesterol: 250mg/dL
5. Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
6. HDL: 30 mg/dL
Critical Thinking Questions
What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have? Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?
Mr. C. has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer dise
Assignment Instructions:
Create a professional oral presentation.The presentation should include the following:
1. Narration (oral component of the presentation)
2. 8-10 slides (including a Title page slide and Reference page slide)
3. Discussion of the purpose of your proposal
4. Discussion of the intended audience of your proposal
5. Discussion of your primary research methods
6. Discussion of your primary and secondary research findings
7. Logical organization
8. Effective use of visual components
9. Slides that are clear and easy to read
10. No grammar or spelling errors
Note: You will need to download medical apps onto an iPhone, iPad, or Android device to complete this assignment. If you do not have any of these devices, you may use the app in a web browser on the host%u0432%u0402%u2122s website.
For a concept map example, please refer to course book!
Step 1: Compare two (2) patient-based medical apps
Choose two (2) patient user mobile medical apps. Enter the same three (3) topics for each app. Record your findings on the concept map provided below. An example is provided.
Step 2: Compare results to one provider-based medical app
Choose one provider-based medical app from the list provided in Canvas. Enter the same three (3) criteria you entered for the patient-based apps. Note the results on the concept map.
Step 3: compare provider-based app results to evidence-based literature
Using the Galen library, research a minimum of two (2) scholarly articles related to the topics associated with the medical apps. Record your findings in the summar
Open heart surgery at the age of 5 months
The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow.
Case Scenario
Mr. C., a 32-year-old single man, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, but he has gained about 100 pounds in the last 2%u0432%u0402%u201C3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control with sodium restriction. He current works at a catalog telephone center.
Objective Data
1. Height: 68 inches; Weight 134.5 kg
2. BP: 172/96, HR 88, RR 26
3. Fasting Blood Glucose: 146/mg/dL
4. Total Cholesterol: 250mg/dL
5. Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
6. HDL: 30 mg/dL
Critical Thinking Questions
What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have? Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?
Mr. C. has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer dise
Use the image in "Discussion Question Resource: Chest X-Ray" to answer the following Critical Thinking Questions.
Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the "Module 4 DQ Chest Xray" resource in order to complete the following questions.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. Explain what Mucor is and how a patient is likely to become infected with Mucor. Describe the pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient.
2. Examine the laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases provided in "Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test Results." What laboratory values are considered abnormal? Explain each abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic perspective.
3. What medications and medical treatments are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this case? List at least three medicatio
Please submit an outline with 1) your thesis, 2) supporting evidence, and 3) a list of academic articles you plan to cite.
Clients that present the primary care office with vague symptoms can often be difficult for the Advanced Practice Nurse to diagnose. It requires great assessment, diagnostic, and evaluations skills. Discuss what your plan of care would be, including differential diagnoses and diagnostic exams for patients that present with the following conditions:
- Nausea/Vomiting/Fever
- Abdominal Pain
- Headache
3 APA citations needed