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?
Read DetailsRE/PMT may be not be as successfully used with children and…
RE/PMT may be not be as successfully used with children and families from different cultural backgrounds due to both linguistic differences and/or differences in the way that parents from other cultures play with their children.
Read DetailsHayley and a 15 month old baby are playing with bubbles. Th…
Hayley and a 15 month old baby are playing with bubbles. The baby is looking at the bubbles as they are blown out of the wand. The baby keeps reaching for the wand, and making noises to blow. Hayley allows the child to blow. She then moves the wand away and says “Where did the bubbles go?” Hayley moves the wand closer to her face. Then Hayley moves her face to intersect the child’s gaze and says, “You want more bubbles!” and immediately allows the child to blow. Hayley is:
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