NURS6540 Week 6 Discussion: Patient Presentation of Dementia, Delirium and Depression NURS6540 Week 6 Discussion: Patient Presentation of Dementia, Delirium and Depression With the prevalence of dementia, delirium, and depression in the growing geriatric population, you will likely care for…
NURS6540 Week 5 Discussion: Fall-Risk Assessment NURS6540 Week 5 Discussion: Fall-Risk Assessment This study aimed to identify factors that influence the implementation of fall prevention programs from the perspectives of the family physician (FP). A cross-sectional survey was conducted with all…
NURS6540 Week 4 Discussion: Over-the-Counter Drugs NURS6540 Week 4 Discussion: Over-the-Counter Drugs Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes differ among patients across their life spans. For geriatric patients, alterations due to aging make them especially prone to adverse drug reactions. The various…
NURS6540 Week 3 Discussion: Models of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care Teams NURS6540 Week 3 Discussion: Models of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care Teams With the growing population of frail elders, there is an increase of geriatric patients requiring ongoing care for multiple medical…
NURS6540 Week 2 Discussion: Assessment Tools NURS6540 Week 2 Discussion: Assessment Tools As geriatric patients age, their health and functional stability may decline resulting in the inability to perform basic activities of daily living. In your role as the advanced…
NURS6540 Week 1 Discussion: Changes in Sites of Care NURS6540 Week 1 Discussion: Changes in Sites of Care Since the culture and practices of care settings are inherently different, changes in sites of care are often difficult for geriatric patients.…
NURS6540 Week 4 Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 3 SOAP Note NURS6540 Week 4 Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 3 SOAP Note In addition to journal entries, SOAP Note submissions are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and…
NURS6540 Week 4 Assignment 2: Practicum – Week 1 Journal Entry NURS6540 Week 4 Assignment 2: Practicum – Week 1 Journal Entry Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) have been shown to affect the progression and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the…
NURS6540 Week 6 Assignment 1: Application – PICO Analysis of Dementia, Delirium and Depression NURS6540 Week 6 Assignment 1: Application – PICO Analysis of Dementia, Delirium and Depression A PICO analysis is used to pose a focused clinical question to…
NURS6540 Week 7 Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 7 SOAP Note NURS6540 Week 7 Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 7 SOAP Note Select a geriatric patient that you examined during the last 4 weeks. The patient you select should be…