What part of the interview and examination can be done prior to his mother’s arrival?

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General Survey and Health History (graded)
Casey is a 17-year-old high school student admitted to the ER with a compound fracture of the left leg obtained falling at the local skateboard park while practicing for a national competition. He has never been hospitalized before. His mother has been notified and is on her way. The EMTs gave him morphine and he reports his pain level as “okay.”
• What part of the interview and examination can be done prior to his mother’s arrival?
• As you enter the room for the first time, what should you observe as part of the general survey?
• As you complete his history, what areas are especially important?
• What are the important developmental considerations for Casey?

The Older Adult (graded)
Jean is a 68-year-old female admitted for a total hip replacement. In her interview you learn that she has a history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with a neck circumference of 16 inches and snores much of the night. She is 5’7” and weighs 265 pounds. She states she is sleepy throughout the day. Her other medical history includes: hypertension treated with angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), Diabetic with an Hgb A1c over 8%. Hypercholesteremia treated with a Statin drug. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) with a history of a drug eluting cardiac stent placed 14 months ago and currently on Plavix and ASA. History of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is on Prilosec. Her husband has a history of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) several years ago.
• What medications should she take pre-op and what should she hold?
• Should Jean be allowed to continue ASA pre-operatively?
• Should cardiology be consulted on this matter?
• What are Jean’s risks for diabetes complications? What concerns do you have about her social support system?
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week 4

Assessment of the Skin (graded)
Describe a patient with an abnormal skin symptom or group of symptoms such as a rash, an itch, redness, a lesion, or wounds. Do not limit yourself to these examples.
• What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment?
• What history might be associated with the symptom, if any?
• What are the known risk factors for this condition?
• What physical examination techniques would you use?
• What patient education would you give the patient?
• Find a nursing journal article about these symptoms.

Assessment of the Head and Neck (graded)
Choose one area of the head and neck and then select a common complaint (symptom or group of symptoms) patients may have in that area. For example, you may select headaches, earaches, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sinus drainage and pain, sore throat and cough, and so on. Do not limit yourself to these examples.
• What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment?
• What history would be associated with the symptom?
• What are the risk factors for this condition?
• What physical examination techniques would you use?
• What patient education would you give the patient?
• Find a nursing journal article about this symptom or condition.

Write a 1050-1400 word paper analyzing the decisions you made in the simulation.

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Complete the following tasks before beginning the simulation:
• Save and print the Simulation Aid document. You will need to reference it as you complete the simulation.
• Review the assignment instructions and have an extra sheet of paper ready for taking notes as you complete the simulation.
Complete the Health Care Financial Accounting simulation. In the simulation, you are in charge of a fictitious health care organization facing financial difficulties. You must complete the following tasks:
• Phase 1: Capital Shortage – Analyze the working capital shortage presented in the simulation
• Phase 2: Funding Options for Equipment Acquisition – Evaluate funding options for acquiring medical equipment
• Phase 3: Funding Options for Capital Expansion – Evaluate funding options for capital expansion
Write a 1050-1400 word paper analyzing the decisions you made in the simulation. Include the following in the paper:
Phase I: Capital Shortage
• Analyze which cost-cutting options you selected and why.
• Analyze which loan option you selected and why.
• Analyze the outcome of your capital shortage decision.
Phase II: Funding Options for Equipment Acquisition
• Evaluate which cost-effective equipment selections you made and why.
• Evaluated the outcome of your cost-effective equipment acquisition decision.
Phase III: Funding Options for Capital Expansion
• Evaluate which source of funding for capital expansion you selected and why.
• Evaluate the outcome of your source of funding for capital expansion decision.
Summary and Conclusions
• Explain what you learned from this simulation.
• Explain what you would do differently if you performed the simulation again.
• Explain how you will apply what you learned from the simulation at your current or future job.

Analyze the significance of two (2) characteristics of sexual deviance that are applicable to van der Sloot.

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According to the text, heterosexual norms represent the guidelines for determining sexual deviance. In two different cases Joran van der Sloot’s heterosexual deviance has left him as a criminal suspect in one case involving Natalee Holloway, and as a convicted murder in another case involving another woman, Stephany Flores. In this case study, you will explore heterosexual deviance as committed by Joran van der Sloot.
Read the article titled “Joran van der Sloot” located at http://www.biography.com/#!/people/joran-van-der-sloot-573934#synopsis.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
1. Specify the key turning points when van der Sloot began his descent into deviant behavior. Next, determine whether or not you believe “sexual deviant” is an accurate label for van der Sloot. Support your position.
2. Debate whether or not the privilege of van der Sloot’s birth allowed a murderer to walk among everyday citizens. Justify your response.
3. Analyze the significance of two (2) characteristics of sexual deviance that are applicable to van der Sloot. Next, based on the characteristics you deemed applicable to van der Sloot, speculate whether or not there was a point that medical intervention could have helped van der Sloot overcome or better control his sexual deviance. Provide a rationale to support your response.
4. Suggest two (2) rationales for society’s changing attitudes towards what is deemed acceptable sexual behavior. Next, predict two (2) possible outcomes of the changing attitudes towards sexual behavior and its resulting influence on crime in the United States. Justify your response.
5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar type Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Is the compensation plan attractive enough to retain current employees and recruit new talent? I

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Organizations should constantly review its compensation package to ensure it is competitive with the current market conditions. Many companies attempt to offset salaries with benefits such as premium medical plans, 401k matching, and stock options. Yet, some employees still feel as though they are under compensated for their talents and contributions to the company. Think about your current yearly compensation plan at your organization, a previous organization, or if you don’t have options other than a salary, you can research plans online (please be sure to reference the company used). Compensation extends beyond just the paycheck provided to you. It includes medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, flex spending account options, etc. Analyze the compensation plan and address the following questions: Is the compensation plan attractive enough to retain current employees and recruit new talent? Identify the key elements that serve as a positive draw of this talent to your organization. Recommend areas for improvement. For example, if the compensation plan does not include 401k investing, why should your company consider including that as part of the compensation package. Write your responses in about 300 words.