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Reflect on geriatric patients from your practicum site. Consider frail elder patients that you have assessed for skin wounds such as bumps, bruises, shingles, herpes, bullous pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, etc. Explain the consequences of these types of wounds for frail elders. Then, describe a patient case including the care plan […]

Molly, the coding supervisor of Homer General Hospital, has a problem. Her Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) report is staying significantly over the limit that administration desires. She is also behind in some of the compliance monitoring that needs to be completed. Molly has been given the mandate to determine […]

Birth outcomes, like other health indicators, follow the wealth-health gradient. Why do wealthier and more educated mothers have better outcomes? Give examples

Mr T is a 67 year old retired Navy veteran. He has been taking simvastatin for 2 years to treat elevated cholesterolemia. During a recent visit to a 24 hour acute care clinic in a local mall he was prescribed clarithromycin for an acute sinus infection.Two days later Mr T […]

1. If you thought you saw a therapist behaving unethically toward a client during his or her interaction with that client during your Level II fieldwork experience, afterdiscussing the situation with a mentor (e.g. the AFWC or another advisor at school), what steps would you take at your fieldwork site […]

Matthew is now 85 years old. He does not have a good appetite and has trouble chewing his food. Matthew’s daughter is concerned about his nutritional intake. Identify three nutrients that you would discuss with Matthew’s daughter that are often lacking in older adults’ diets and explain why they are […]