University of the People HS 2211-01 | AY2024-T3 | AY2024-T Learning Journal Unit 4 Instructor: Irum Yaqoob Ma'am. February 29, 2024 Introduction Motor accidents can cause severe physiological consequences, mainly when they result in injuries to the nervous system (Smith, 2018). In this essay, I will focus on a case study of a motorcycle accident victim who is experiencing a loss of sensation and control in the lower half of their body. My essay aims to provide insights into this debilitating
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University of the People HS 2211-01 | AY2024-T3 | AY2024-T Learning Journal Unit 4 Instructor: Irum Yaqoob Ma'am. February 29, 2024 Introduction Motor accidents can cause severe physiological consequences, mainly when they result in injuries to the nervous system (Smith, 2018). In this essay, I will focus on a case study of a motorcycle accident victim who is experiencing a loss of sensation and control in the lower half of their body. My essay aims to provide insights into this debilitating
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Mental Illness Schizophrenia HCA/240 October 21, 2012 Marnie Bingham Mental Illness Schizophrenia The Greek word schizophrenia (split mind) is less than 100 years old. Bénédict Augustin Morel was first to diagnosis the disease in the mid1800’s. Emil Kraepelin was however first to do extensive research on the disease. The disease was first called the disease dementia praecox because it was believed that the condition was a form of early dementia. The condition of dementia praecox was then
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Heart Failure Western Governors University Pathopharmacological Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Heart Failure It is estimated that about five million people in the United States are living with heart failure with an overwhelming number of 550,000 newly diagnosed cases each year, costing the nation roughly $32 billion dollars per year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Heart failure is a complex, pathophysiological condition in which the ventricles of the heart is
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functions as a patient advocate/navigator, treating patients and families with respect, dignity and courtesy as defined by the American Association of Nurses Code of Ethics (1995). She fosters positive relationships with patients and families and delivers the services with respect to patients and family’s knowledge, values, beliefs and cultural backgrounds in a non- judgmental and nondiscriminatory manner. She honors the patients and family perspectives and choices. For example, last week, an end stage
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delinquency has become a well-known phenomenon as youth have taken experimentation and violence to a new level. More adolescents are being diagnosed with medical disorders while many find themselves not having the means to access the proper treatment. Family and moral standards are not as they were a century ago and the economic strain of today can make it difficult for children to develop the necessary skills to transition through their developmental stages. Chaos, confusion and loss of identity play
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Major depression is most likely to affect adults between the ages of 45 to 50. Race is yet another risk factor, which we see in Blacks and Hispanic Americans. The CDC show studies that people that have material status, education, economics issues, and family history are at risk of becoming depressed. Depression is all too real, especially in childhood, which often goes undiagnosed and untreated because it is passed off as normal behavior. When children seem sad that is no indication that the child
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aspects. With that being said, the authors do state that medication may help in conjunction with behavioral therapy. Others argue that medication is the answer to resolving symptoms of ADHD because it can repair gray matter in a certain part of the brain. The conclusion comes together stating that all symptoms and treatments need to be taken into consideration in developing a combination therapy strategy. This is the most advantageous and ethical manner of working with a diagnosis. Choosing
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people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptom by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. In addition to medication treatment, psychosocial treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, peer support groups and other community service can also be components of a treatment plan and that assist with recovery. The availability of transportation, diet, exercise, sleep, friends and meaningful paid or volunteer activities contribute
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and psychiatric disturbances. Since the discovery of the HD gene in 1993, the pathogenesis has been outlined, but to date a cure has not been found. Disease modifying therapies are needed desperately to improve function, alleviate suffering, and provide hope for symptomatic patients. Deep brain stimulation (DBS), a proven therapy for managing the symptoms of some neurodegenerative movement disorders, including Parkinson’s
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