Lifelong Learning Sarah Perkett Grand Canyon University: SPE226 March 8, 2013 Developmental, social, behavioral, and learning disabilities continue to grow, leaving society at a standstill as it strives to understand the cause, hoping for a cure. However, as time progresses, one fact remains: early and concentrated intervention can have an intense impact on the value of life for children at risk along with their families. Early detection is key; however, the ability to recognize any early
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hospital medical director distributed an overview document to inform emergency department physicians of the project, and the clinical nurse specialist reviewed the referral process, protocols and documentation with nursing staff. ore than ever, health-care providers need to communicate with each other to stay informed about the services clients receive. Working in collaboration is essential to the delivery of effective, efficient and timely care (D'Amour, Ferrada-Videla, San Martin Rodriguez, &
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He is disoriented to place, time and person. He has trouble to understand something if it is not happening immediately. His communication is not clear, so he is unable to follow the interview and has difficulties finding the right words during assessment. Skin was cool to touch with normal color according to age, but we notice a breakdown of the skin at the level of his calf muscle (left leg). His family complaints about his constant need to urinate, and he is unable to delay going to the toilet
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functions needed to survive. In infants and young children it is defined as a significant interruption in the expected rate of growth. It is important to note that the term “failure to thrive” is used to describe elderly individuals with declining health, and individuals who are losing the ability to perform the functions need to survive. Children are deemed as individuals who are failing to thrive when their rate of growth does not meet the expected growth rate for a child their age. Reasons for
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Author: Makeisha Lee, Black Health Consultant Title: Obesity, Lifestyles and African-Americans – What are the Correlations? Publication / Internet Site: http://www.imdiversity.com/villages/african/family_lifestyle_traditions/bpr_obesity1127.asp Date: N/A Issue: IMDiversity Body: Makeisha Lee, Black health consultant in this article speaks to us as African-Americans about having the right balance of foods in our lives. The article goes on to explain that eating is one life’s greatest
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Risks of Mental Health Drugs for Our Youth Rapa Barsel Prof. Stephen Webber ENG 215048VA016-1142-001 February 15, 2014 Although there is a considerable amount of children with mental health disorders, more research and stricter regulations are necessary to investigate the diagnoses and the overuse of prescribing mental health drugs to our children. In our current age of advanced technology, medicine is also advancing. Although, these advances can detect many illnesses earlier on,
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QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (3978-51/52/53/54/55/56) December 2011 Version 3.1 (February 2012) Qualification at a glance Subject area City & Guilds number Age group approved Entry requirements Assessment Fast track Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) 3978 19+ There are no entry requirements Portfolio of Evidence
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High-Risk Family Assessment and Health Promotion Paper Shova Rajbhandari NUR/542 April 23rd, 2012 Tracy Kramer MSN, RNC, FNP High-Risk Family Assessment and Health Promotion Paper For High risk family assessment: Intravenous Drug users (IDUs) family is chosen Common health issues /profile among members or families from this high-risk group: Drug abuse involves the regular taking of a deleterious or noxious quantity of any drug, prescribed or illicit over a period of time
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Assessing Mental Status Most of a mental status assessment can be done during an interview. Assess the patient’s appearance, behavior, mood, thought processes and cognitive function, coping mechanisms, and potential for self-destructive behavior. Record your findings. Most of us already do an assessment of mental status everyday, esp. in our jobs. But now we are going to take a little closer observation. Mental Status exam is a FOCUSed exam. Used for screening, assess state of consciousness (expected
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discussion Devry NR305 Week 1 Disussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October discusion 1 As the school nurse working in a college health clinic, you see many opportunities to promote health. Maria is a 40-year-old Hispanic woman who is in her second year of nursing school. She complains of a 14-pound weight gain since starting school and is afraid of what this will do to both her appearance and health if the trend continues. After doing her history, you learn that she is an excellent cook and she and her family love
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