Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary disorders affect the structure and function of the GI tract. Many of these disorders often have similar symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multiple disorders can be tied to the same symptoms, it is important for advanced practice nurses to carefully evaluate patients and prescribe […]

After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: List and define the seven types of elder abuse that were identified by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). How would you approach the Ethical Dilemmas and Considerations that might arise regarding Euthanasia, Suicide, and Assisted Suicide? Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be […]

Learning Objective #1: Describe the pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing actions for a lumbar puncture, including any contraindications to the procedure. Brunner and Suddarth Chapter 66 Reading:  · altered level of consciousness, pp. 1972-1979 · increased intracranial pressure, pp. 1979-1989 · intracranial surgery 1989-1996 Charts/Tables/Figures · Figure 66-1, Posturing · Table 66-1, Assessment of unconscious patient […]

How would the LPN and RN collaborate to develop the nursing plan of care to ensure the patient is achieving their goal? What are the expectations for the LPN and RN in the nursing process? The LPN and RN must communicate effectively in order to create and enact a nursing plan of care. They both […]

Imagine that a hospital in the United States has recruited a billing specialist who reports to the manager of the billing department. The responsibility of the billing specialist is to ensure compliance with billing policies and procedures. The manager has begun an audit of the department’s adherence to policies and procedures. The audit reveals that […]