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The PMHNP practice environment

Describe the PMHNP practice environment for your home state, highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice. Compare the PMHNP practice environment in your home state with a neighboring state or a state in which you would like to practice.Describe a professional and/or clinical practice issue a new PMHNP will need to considerand address with the certification, […]

Home care for patients with stroke

John Green, a 71-year-old patient, is being discharged from the rehabilitation unit 8 weeks after an ischemic stroke. The patient’s spouse stated that they used to enjoy going to golf outings with their friends, but the patient has not played golf since he had the stroke, and she does not want to try to golf […]

Management of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders

Case Study, Chapter 67, Management of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders Penny Williams, a 74-year-old patient, is admitted to the telemetry unit with the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke. The patient is experiencing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with a controlled ventricular rate on the monitor.A CT of the head without contrast reveals no evidence of hemorrhage. The […]

Diagnosis of Bell’s palsy

Joan Centers, a 42-year-old patient, presents to the clinic with drooping of the right side of the face withparalysis of the right eyelid resulting in decreased blinking and inability to close the eye. The patient hasincreased lacrimation of the right eye. The patient complains that the right side of her face feels like pins and […]