Week 7 discussion Discussion: Nutrition and Hydration Geriatric patients have many nutritional and hydration concerns that impact their health and ability to acquire sufficient nutrients. Advanced practice nurses evaluating these

Week 11 discussion Discussion: Discussing End-of-Life Care There is a human tendency to postpone uncomfortable or unpleasant tasks. —Nancy Kummer, geriatric patient This human tendency to avoid the unpleasant makes

Week 3 discussion Hypercholesterolemia and Statins High cholesterol levels in the blood (hypercholesterolemia) is associated with various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. What is the danger and complications of atherosclerosis?

Week 9 discussion Birth Control The topic and discussion of birth control has been reignited due to the Affordable Health Care Act (ObamaCare) passage. Research the concept and various methods/techniques

Week 3 discussion Discussion: Assessment Tools and Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children When seeking to identify a patient’s health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of

Guide to NR511 Case Studies (Week 3 & 6) Part 1 In Part 1, you are given a patient scenario. Using the information given, answer the following questions: 1. Briefly

Week 6 discussion Discussion: Patient Presentation of Dementia, Delirium, and Depression With the prevalence of dementia, delirium, and depression in the growing geriatric population, you will likely care for elderly

Week 8 discussion Energy Drinks and Kids The intake of various energy drinks, such as Redbull®, Monster Energy Drink®, and Rockstar®, has dramatically increased in recent years with children, teenagers,

Week 2 discussion Stem Cells and CVD According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States,

Week 10 discussion Discussion: Community Advocacy Agencies Having received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and encountering the associated stigmas, Michael Ellenbogen encourages increased advocacy efforts for the geriatric population struggling with