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Described the ASAM patient placement criteria for the treatment of substance-related disorders.

Substance abuse assessments have very different purposes for different populations. For instance, an assessment for treatment of victims will look different from a court-mandated assessment relating to criminal behavior. For another example, an assessment for an adolescent would likely emphasize peer influence more so than it would for an adult. These demographic factors significantly influence […]

In what area did the organization display a less than desirable quality of performance (financial, operational, clinical)?

Identify a healthcare organization that has been significantly impacted due to low quality organizational performance in one or more areas. Write a 700- to 1,000-word paper that integrates standards of the field and ethical principles into the problem solving process by including the following aspects: •In what area did the organization display a less than […]

HOW DOES THE RN SUPPORT THE PATIENT’S DECISION WHEN THE BELIEFS OF THE PATIENT ARE CONTRARY THEIR OWN?

HOW DOES THE RN SUPPORT THE PATIENT’S DECISION WHEN THE BELIEFS OF THE PATIENT ARE CONTRARY THEIR OWN? Scenario: Michael, a 35-year-old was brought via ambulance to the emergency department after collapsing on the street. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and the surgical team was alerted to the potential surgery. The physician prepared to obtain […]

Anaphylactic Shock

Discussion 2: Anaphylactic Shock   The treatment of anaphylactic shock varies depending on a patient’s physiological response to the alteration. Immediate medical intervention and emergency room visits are vital for some patients, while others can be treated through basic outpatient care.   Consider the January 2012 report of a 6-year-old girl who went to her […]