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October 28, 2024

Peptic Ulcer Disease Case Study

Mr. Johnson, a 78-year-old male, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and complains of recurrent epigastric pain and discomfort. He has a medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Mr. Johnson is currently taking antihypertensive medications, oral hypoglycemics, and a diuretic. His recent endoscopy confirms the presence of a duodenal ulcer.

Upon admission, the healthcare team prescribes Mr. Johnson a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and an H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) to manage his peptic ulcer and reduce gastric acid secretion. The nursing team is responsible for coordinating and administering the antiulcer medications while considering Mr. Johnson’s age, comorbidities, and concurrent medications. Peptic Ulcer Disease Case Study

Polypharmacy Management:
- Given Mr. Johnson’s multiple chronic conditions and medications, how would you address concerns related to polypharmacy and ensure the safe administration of antiulcer medications?
Patient Education:
- What key information would you provide to Mr. Johnson regarding the purpose of the prescribed PPI and H2RA potential side effects and the importance of medication adherence?
Monitoring for Adverse Effects:
- What specific adverse effects would you monitor for while Mr. Johnson is on antiulcer medications and how would you adjust the nursing care plan accordingly?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday. Peptic Ulcer Disease Case Study
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

September 25, 2024

Week 2 Discussion AIP

By Academic Wizard Blog

Week 2 Discussion AIP

Mrs. Davis, a 58-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute kidney injury (AKI). She presents with decreased urine output, elevated serum creatinine, and electrolyte imbalances. The healthcare team prescribes a fluid and electrolyte management plan to address Mrs. Davis’s renal failure.

The nursing team is responsible for implementing the prescribed interventions, closely monitoring Mrs. Davis’s fluid and electrolyte balance, and providing patient education to ensure optimal outcomes.

Assessment of Fluid Balance: Week 2 Discussion AIP

How would you assess Mrs. Davis’s fluid status considering factors such as vital signs urine output and clinical manifestations of fluid overload or deficit?

Electrolyte Imbalance Recognition:

Given Mrs. Davis’s renal failure what electrolyte imbalances might be anticipated and how would you monitor for signs and symptoms of abnormalities in sodium potassium calcium and phosphorus levels?

Fluid Restriction and Management:

The healthcare team prescribes a fluid restriction for Mrs. Davis. How would you implement and monitor her fluid intake, what strategies might be employed to manage thirst and maintain patient compliance?

Dietary Considerations:

Mrs. Davis has dietary restrictions related to her renal failure. How would you educate her about dietary modifications to manage electrolyte imbalances, especially potassium and phosphorus?

Medication Administration and Monitoring: Week 2 Discussion AIP

Mrs. Davis is prescribed medications to address electrolyte imbalances. How would you administer and monitor the effects of medications such as loop diuretics, phosphate binders, and potassium-lowering agents?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.,

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending refuting/correcting or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.),

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.,

August 22, 2024

Barriers to Interpersonal Communication

By Academic Wizard Blog

1. What are the barriers to interpersonal communication?

2. What are the procedures and examination techniques that will be used during the physical exam of your patient?

3. Describe the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Planning (S.O.A.P.) approach for documenting patient data and explain what they are.

Submission Instructions:.

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.,

55-year-old Asian female living in a high-density poverty housing complex.,

· Pre-school aged white female living in a rural community.,

1. What are the barriers to interpersonal communication?

2. What are the procedures and examination techniques that will be used during the physical exam of your patient?

3. Describe the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Planning (S.O.A.P.) approach for documenting patient data and explain what they are.

Submission Instructions:.

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

55-year-old Asian female living in a high-density poverty housing complex.

· Pre-school aged white female living in a rural community.

1. What are the barriers to interpersonal communication?,

2. What are the procedures and examination techniques that will be used during the physical exam of your patient?,

3. Describe the Subjective Objective Assessment Planning (S.O.A.P.) approach for documenting patient data and explain what they are.,

Submission Instructions:.

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

55-year-old Asian female living in a high-density poverty housing complex.

· Pre-school aged white female living in a rural community.

1. What are the barriers to interpersonal communication?

2. What are the procedures and examination techniques that will be used during the physical exam of your patient?

3. Describe the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Planning (S.O.A.P.) approach for documenting patient data and explain what they are.

Submission Instructions:.

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.

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Peptic Ulcer Disease Case Study

Week 2 Discussion AIP

Barriers to Interpersonal Communication