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Essay Instructions: ? Topic: ETOH (Prolonged and chronic ethanol use)

? Patient Description:

? Age ( 50 years old)
? Gender (Female; drinks 4-5 glasses of red wine everyday)
? Social, family, and medical history as it relates to the disease process chosen (Chinese, Father died of liver disease, mother died of stroke, patient with history of high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, and osteopenia
? Educational background (A successful businesswoman; going for her Master?s degree)
? Preferred method of learning
? Needs assessment (hospitalized and cooperative)

The paper must be based on the patient described above and includes the following:
1) An introduction to the disease process (ETOH)
2) Age and developmental issues
3) Effect on quality of life
4) The educational needs of the patient, and plan on how they can be met
5) The patient?s perceived challenges
6) A summary of the process

Essay Instructions: Needs an introduction and a conclusion

Part 1: The key to proper billing and coding begins with a well-documented and organized medical record. Typically, medical records are organized in one of three ways. These ways include the following: source-oriented records, integrated progress note records, and problem-oriented records.

Define the main ways each type of records is organized, and describe the typical things that are found in each section.

Part 2: A unit medical record system allows for a more detailed and comprehensive medical record. This record contains information that may be relevant to the patient's care. This includes information such as the following: past and current medical history, procedures undergone, and so forth.

Answer the following questions:
?What are the advantages and disadvantages of using such a record system?
?Do you feel this is an effective way to organize medical information? Why or why not?

Essay Instructions: This is a scholarly paper is a comprehensive evaluation of an elderly client. The student may select an elderly client in any setting. Preferably the client should not be chronically ill. The purpose is to demonstrate synthesis of information obtained throughout the course. It should be submitted in APA format throughout your paper you should consider physiological age-related changes. Comprehensive Paper Evaluation Guidelines

The scholarly paper is a comprehensive evaluation of an elderly client. A client may be selected in any setting. This will be your scholarly paper for this class. It should be submitted in APA format. References should not be greater than 5 years old. Scholarly references/research articles should be used. The research port of the university’s library is ideal. Throughout your paper you should consider age-related changes (physiological). Please do not write this paper as a health history as in health assessment classes. The body of the paper is 5 pages long, not including the title page and reference page.

Information to be included:
1. Give a brief history of the client; include the medical history, social history
2. Explain the individual's acute or chronic medical issues. If the individual has an acute medical problem, explain how it is exacerbated by the aging process (physiologic age-related changes). If your client does not have any medical concerns discuss how they are maintaining their health. Use research to support your findings.
3. Review the medications that the individual is taking, including any over the counter drugs. Are any of these drugs a problem? Many medications are problems in the older adult. Explain the concern.
4. Explain the functional status? (ADL and IADL) What is their mobility and ability to perform everyday activities? If there are any issues or concerns, explain.
5. Look at the mental health and cognitive ability. Is there any impairment? Is there a concern and if so is it being addressed? Also consider their daily activities including social activities.
6. Evaluate the living situation. Is it a problem or potential problem? Living alone, with family or in a facility; is it a problem or a good fit? Are there safety issues or concerns? Explain. If your client is from the hospital you should be considering their home situation. How will their home/living situation be impacted due to the illness?
7. What are your recommendations to improve the quality of life for this individual?

References
Please use a minimum of 5 resources that are no more than 5 years old (textbooks may be used but are not considered as the 5 resources). Make use of journals. You will find your most up-to-date information in journals. Do not use Wikipedia and general websites for references.

Single space no double space. This is a rubric that should be follow in order to complete this paper. Paper should well written to receive 100% A


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Essay Instructions: This Case Study is an assignment for my BSN course.
Please:
Type the case study using APA format. The case study must include:
1.Purpose/Goal of the case study. For example: To better understand assessment of chest pain in an elderly female experiencing an MI.
2.Learner objectives for the case study (at least three). For example: Upon completion of this case study the learner will be able to differentiate, identify, state, describe, etc...
3.A scenario or introduction to the case study including age, gender, race, etiology, medical history, medications that would affect assessment, and any other pertinent data relevant for the assessment of condition.
4.A brief cultural/social/family history and physical exam that emphasizes findings relevant to the case study.
5.Highlight what are the significant findings/assessments the nurse should consider when caring for the client in this case study. This should include a discussion of the developmental/wellness or disease topic which correlates your client's clinical picture with the literature.
6.Must have at least 6 references other than your text. These should be cited throughout the discussion portion of your paper. (Note: journal articles must be current - not more than 5 years old).

*This should be about a client whose care you have been involved in. Please protect confidentiality. Remember no patient identifiers.
*The purpose(s) of this assignment are to explore assessments that are being done throughout the nation, to network/share findings/resources that may be new in this area, and to develop your abilities in professional writing.

RUBERIC:
Purpose goal of study 10
Learner objectives 10
Scenario or introduction 20
Cultural/social/family history and physical exam 30
Significant findings/assessments considered in care of patient/literature review 40
Minimum of six references cited in paper 10
APA format 30
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