Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Family Versus Individual Settings Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) posits maladaptive behavior and dysfunctional thoughts that relate to self, others, and the world that are rooted in illogical or irrational assumptions. This individual view of the world, self, and others are central to the determination of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and by changing these, behavior can also be changed.  (Wheeler, 2014). According to Patterson […]

Course Readings – Case Study Discussion:  This week a case study was presented from the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), which described a crowded clinic scenario.  Based on this week’s reading, consider the different aspects to healthcare operations and how this situation may be addressed.  Here is the case study link for your reference:  http://www.ihi.org/education/IHIOpenSchool/resources/Pages/Activities/TheCrowdedClinic.aspx Discussion […]

1. Case Study, Chapter 43, Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure 50 points if all questions are answered correctlyA staff nurse has to administer medications for blood pressure to several patients in the coronary care unit. The medications include captopril, diltiazem, and nitroprusside. The medications have to be administered to three older adults. a.  What are the […]

Week 5: 3-Minute Reflection: (2-3 paragraphs with APA format and 2 or 3 references) Identify some examples of nursing integrity, now utilize reflective learning, and write a 3-minute reflection on a personal example of integrity in your life (work or personal)? Also can use this article as reference: https://nurse.org/articles/nursing-ranked-most-honest-profession/ Required criteria: 1. Writes about the […]

Mr. Bush, a 45-year-old middle school teacher arrives at the emergency department by EMS ground transport after he experienced severe mid-sternal chest pain at work. On arrival to the ED: a.  What priority interventions would you initiate? b. What information would you require to definitively determine what was causing Mr. Bush’s chest pain? Needs help […]