The FNP is seeing a 42-year-old patient with a history of hy…
The FNP is seeing a 42-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and obesity. The patient’s blood pressure is not well-controlled. She reports a diet high in fast food. The patient also reports poor sleep with daytime sleepiness and morning headaches. The FNP would prioritize ordering a [answer1]. The FNP also maximizes the patient’s antihypertensive medication. She opts to order a medication that blocks [answer] enzyme, secreted by the pulmonary vessels, as this enzyme acts on angiotensin I, which stimulates angiotensin II, and leads to [answer3]. The FNP also refers that patient to a dietician for dietary teaching that will encourage the patient to choose whole foods high in [answer4]. The FNP also encourages the patient to walk daily in attempt to lower her weight and improve her overall health.
Read DetailsA 27-year-old pregnant female presents to review testing res…
A 27-year-old pregnant female presents to review testing results of her perinatal screening for congenital and genetic abnormalities. Testing was abnormal and suggestive that her child likely has [answer1] syndrome, the most common chromosome abnormality among live-born infants. This condition is most commonly related to [answer3] during the formation of one of the parent’s gametes or during early embryonic development. Risks for this condition include [answer2]. The patient opts to continue her pregnancy; the fetus is screened for [answer4], which is a common comorbidity in this syndrome.
Read DetailsI am planning therapy for a child with less than 15 comment…
I am planning therapy for a child with less than 15 comments and 15 requests in a 20 min. observation. Thus, I have determined that RE/PMT is an appropriate intervention for this little one. I am writing my goals for the service plan. I will target increases in which of the following communication behaviors?
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