Women’s health

/in /by

I’m stuck on a Nursing question and need an explanation.

These are all separate assignments. Each have to be separate and have at least 3 references to them. APA format

WK 9 Part 1: JOURAL

Reflect on a patient who presented with postpartum depression during your Practicum Experience. Describe the patient’s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. Then, explain the implications of the patient’s postpartum depression, including how this might impact the entire family unit. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient with this background during the last nine weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

WK 10 Part 1: JOURNAL

Reflect on a patient who presented with a cardiovascular, neurologic, respiratory, or gastrointestinal disorder during your Practicum Experience. Describe the patient’s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. Then, explain how the patient’s gender might have impacted or influenced her care. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient with this background during the last 10 weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

WK 10 Part 2: AssignmentApplication – Best Practice

For over 20 years, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study has conducted research trials to examine factors that impact risks and development of conditions that impact women such as heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women. Health care providers use results from these trials to develop guidelines for delivering care to patients. In your role in clinical settings, you must be familiar with these guidelines, and you must be aware that through clinical practice, guidelines frequently evolve and change. Often, what is considered a best practice today might not be a best practice in the future. For this Assignment, you compare guidelines outlined in the WHI study to current best practices for assessing and managing conditions.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Women’s Health Initiative website in this week’s Learning Resources. Select one disorder presented in this study. (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/science/womens-health-in…)
  • Locate a research article focused on women’s health issue that you have learned about on the Women’s Health Initiative project. Be sure that the research article you select is from a reputable source.
  • Discuss the best practices presented in the article about the health issue. Explain if there are any differences in the literature about best practices about health issue.
  • Explain whether you think the current best practices in the article you selected should be used in clinical practice. Support your position with evidence-based research.

To Complete:

Write a 3-page paper that addresses the following:

  • Describe the disorder you selected from the Women’s Health Initiative study.
  • Explain the current best practices for assessing and managing this disorder as suggested in the research article you selected.
  • Compare the best practices presented in the WHI study to the current best practices presented in the article. Explain how the differences in best practices might impact women’s health.
  • Explain whether you think the current best practices in the article you selected should be used in clinical practice. Support your position with evidence-based research.

WK 10 part 3 Discussion: Diagnosing and Managing Common Cardiovascular and Neurologic Conditions

Cardiovascular and neurologic conditions are among the leading causes of death and hospitalization of women in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008a). As an advanced practice nurse, you must routinely monitor patients at risk of these conditions and recommend the appropriate health screenings and preventive services. When assessing patients for these conditions, it is important to keep in mind that while some female patients might present with typical signs and symptoms, others might present with atypical signs and symptoms that are unique to women. For this Discussion, consider signs and symptoms presented by the women in the following case studies and develop differential diagnoses:

Case Study 1

A 48-year-old overweight African American female is in the clinic for a wellness visit. A routine fasting lipid panel returned with the following results:

  • Total cholesterol: 305 mmol/L
  • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): 180 mg/dl
  • High-density lipoprotein (HDL): 30 mg/dl
  • Triglycerides: 165 mg/dl

Case Study 2

You are seeing a 63-year-old African American female for a two-week history of intermittent chest pain. The pain varies in intensity and resolves with rest. She does not believe it has increased over time. She is a nonsmoker with a history of hypertension treated with Lisinopril 10 mg once daily. She had an exercise stress test one year ago that was within normal limits. Her physical exam findings are as follows: HR–90, BP–150/92, R–22, O2Sat 98% RA; lungs: clear to auscultation bilaterally; cardiovascular: apical pulse of 90 RRR, no rubs, murmurs, or gallops. Chest wall mildly tender to palpation that reproduces her complaint of pain. Extremities include no clubbing, cyanosis, or edema. The remainder of the exam is within normal limits.

Case Study 3

A 32-year-old Asian American female is in the clinic for a history of recurrent headaches for the past year, occurring monthly, lasting up to 12–18 hours. The headaches are sometimes associated with photophobia, nausea, and vomiting. She takes either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for relief that is not always successful. She uses Ortho Tricyclin for birth control. Her physical exam is within normal limits.

To prepare:

  • Review Chapter 8 of the Tharpe et al. text and the McSweeney et al. article in this week’s Learning Resources.
  • Review and select one of the three provided case studies. Analyze the patient information.
  • Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient.
  • Reflect on the appropriate clinical guidelines. Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic treatments.
  • Consider strategies for educating patients on the treatment and management of the disorder you identified as your primary diagnosis.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Explain which is the most likely diagnosis for the patient and why. Then, based on the appropriate clinical guidelines, explain a treatment and management plan for the patient, including proper dosages for any recommended treatments. Finally, explain strategies for educating patients on the disorder.

payformyessay.net

Women’s health

/in /by

I’m stuck on a Nursing question and need an explanation.

These are all separate assignments. Each have to be separate and have at least 3 references to them. APA format

WK 9 Part 1: JOURAL

Reflect on a patient who presented with postpartum depression during your Practicum Experience. Describe the patient’s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. Then, explain the implications of the patient’s postpartum depression, including how this might impact the entire family unit. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient with this background during the last nine weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

WK 10 Part 1: JOURNAL

Reflect on a patient who presented with a cardiovascular, neurologic, respiratory, or gastrointestinal disorder during your Practicum Experience. Describe the patient’s personal and medical history, drug therapy and treatments, and follow-up care. Then, explain how the patient’s gender might have impacted or influenced her care. If you did not have an opportunity to evaluate a patient with this background during the last 10 weeks, you may select a related case study from a reputable source or reflect on previous clinical experiences.

WK 10 Part 2: AssignmentApplication – Best Practice

For over 20 years, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study has conducted research trials to examine factors that impact risks and development of conditions that impact women such as heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women. Health care providers use results from these trials to develop guidelines for delivering care to patients. In your role in clinical settings, you must be familiar with these guidelines, and you must be aware that through clinical practice, guidelines frequently evolve and change. Often, what is considered a best practice today might not be a best practice in the future. For this Assignment, you compare guidelines outlined in the WHI study to current best practices for assessing and managing conditions.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Women’s Health Initiative website in this week’s Learning Resources. Select one disorder presented in this study. (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/science/womens-health-in…)
  • Locate a research article focused on women’s health issue that you have learned about on the Women’s Health Initiative project. Be sure that the research article you select is from a reputable source.
  • Discuss the best practices presented in the article about the health issue. Explain if there are any differences in the literature about best practices about health issue.
  • Explain whether you think the current best practices in the article you selected should be used in clinical practice. Support your position with evidence-based research.

To Complete:

Write a 3-page paper that addresses the following:

  • Describe the disorder you selected from the Women’s Health Initiative study.
  • Explain the current best practices for assessing and managing this disorder as suggested in the research article you selected.
  • Compare the best practices presented in the WHI study to the current best practices presented in the article. Explain how the differences in best practices might impact women’s health.
  • Explain whether you think the current best practices in the article you selected should be used in clinical practice. Support your position with evidence-based research.

WK 10 part 3 Discussion: Diagnosing and Managing Common Cardiovascular and Neurologic Conditions

Cardiovascular and neurologic conditions are among the leading causes of death and hospitalization of women in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008a). As an advanced practice nurse, you must routinely monitor patients at risk of these conditions and recommend the appropriate health screenings and preventive services. When assessing patients for these conditions, it is important to keep in mind that while some female patients might present with typical signs and symptoms, others might present with atypical signs and symptoms that are unique to women. For this Discussion, consider signs and symptoms presented by the women in the following case studies and develop differential diagnoses:

Case Study 1

A 48-year-old overweight African American female is in the clinic for a wellness visit. A routine fasting lipid panel returned with the following results:

  • Total cholesterol: 305 mmol/L
  • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): 180 mg/dl
  • High-density lipoprotein (HDL): 30 mg/dl
  • Triglycerides: 165 mg/dl

Case Study 2

You are seeing a 63-year-old African American female for a two-week history of intermittent chest pain. The pain varies in intensity and resolves with rest. She does not believe it has increased over time. She is a nonsmoker with a history of hypertension treated with Lisinopril 10 mg once daily. She had an exercise stress test one year ago that was within normal limits. Her physical exam findings are as follows: HR–90, BP–150/92, R–22, O2Sat 98% RA; lungs: clear to auscultation bilaterally; cardiovascular: apical pulse of 90 RRR, no rubs, murmurs, or gallops. Chest wall mildly tender to palpation that reproduces her complaint of pain. Extremities include no clubbing, cyanosis, or edema. The remainder of the exam is within normal limits.

Case Study 3

A 32-year-old Asian American female is in the clinic for a history of recurrent headaches for the past year, occurring monthly, lasting up to 12–18 hours. The headaches are sometimes associated with photophobia, nausea, and vomiting. She takes either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for relief that is not always successful. She uses Ortho Tricyclin for birth control. Her physical exam is within normal limits.

To prepare:

  • Review Chapter 8 of the Tharpe et al. text and the McSweeney et al. article in this week’s Learning Resources.
  • Review and select one of the three provided case studies. Analyze the patient information.
  • Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient.
  • Reflect on the appropriate clinical guidelines. Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic treatments.
  • Consider strategies for educating patients on the treatment and management of the disorder you identified as your primary diagnosis.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Explain which is the most likely diagnosis for the patient and why. Then, based on the appropriate clinical guidelines, explain a treatment and management plan for the patient, including proper dosages for any recommended treatments. Finally, explain strategies for educating patients on the disorder.

payformyessay.net

Women’s health

/in /by

 
Describe a current health care policy measure designed to address health care disparities in women. Based on information from various articles on aging, do you personally feel that this policy measure would be  effective for improving women’s health? Why or why not? Are there any disadvantages or limitations of this policy? How can these isses be overcome?

INTRODUCTION

Women’s healthcare is a crucial issue in any part of the world since women make up most part of the world’s population in addition to their reproductive importance. Many women in most part of the world do not have direct access to health care provided by neither the government nor the other stake holders in health. This may be due to lack of finances as many cannot afford medical covers available, long distance, ignorance or personal beliefs. Therefore many cases of women deaths during birth or due to health related issues are on the rise. Women have an added responsibility of taking care of their families’ health issues in addition to making a living i.e. they are mothers, wives and workers which is a great task. They are also disadvantaged in that their income is less than that of men. It is even more difficult for these mothers or wives who are not insured to gain access to an affordable and high quality Medicare (Susan . 2007). Therefore there is need for a health insurance policy that suites poor and disabled women in the world,

Health care policy for women

There are several health care policies for women and these include Medicare, Medicaid and Welfare. Medicaid is a particular current health policy that is designed to address the health care disparities in women. Medicaid is a health coverage program jointly financed by the state and federal government that aims to provide coverage for the poor and low income citizens. It gives more than 21 million low-income women basic health and long-term care coverage. Women are more eligible to receive Medicaid than men since they are poorer thus women form two-thirds of the clients (Kaiser n.d.) Medicaid also covers the family planning services and prenatal services which are essential services in a woman’s life especially during and after birth. Many women in developing countries whoever due to ignorance choose to do away with these services therefore endangering the life of their unborn babies or end up giving birth to more kids than planned or develop cervical cancer. This is due to the fact that many women in these countries are uneducated. Medicaid is thus of great importance to these women. This medical coverage is majorly used by poor and disabled women but have health insurance already (Coughlin Ku & Holahan, 1994, Laplante, Rice & Cyril, 1994)

This medical cover is a policy measure that effectively takes care of women’s health as it covers the most crucial health aspects of women. Throughout their lifespan Medicaid plays a major role in women’s health which comprises reproductive health services, chronic diseases, disability services and as well as medical services that continue with age (Kaiser n.d.). Since it covers the health of women for a long period of time, it is the best policy cover for aging women who are undergoing menopause and other age related issues.

One limitation for this type of medical cover is the fact that although it covers poor women with disparities; it is only applicable to those women who have health insurance as stated by Coughlin Ku, (1994). Therefore those without health insurance are definitely restrained from obtaining it.

The second limitation of this policy is that some women automatically assume that since all medical covers are expensive this is no exception and never bother to know more about the cover. Lack of knowledge is a big barrier to its use as a health care cover.

As this policy covers disabled women, many may have difficulties in accessing health facilities. These barriers include physically inaccessible offices and clinics, lack of educational materials, lack of transportation to the clinics and so fourth.

Lastly there are those women who lack access to health care may be due to financial problems or being too far from the facilities. For these women, this cover has limited use therefore miss out on a great opportunity to have affordable health care.

These limitations can be overcome by health workers educating the public especially women on the importance of having such kind of policy. Due to the complexity of women’s health issues as compared to that of men, women really require this policy but given that some may be uneducated or unaware of it they will definitely not have access to it. It is important for the government to employ health officers who can educate women on its existence.

 Conclusion

With Medicaid health policy, the world will be able to control its ever growing number of people due to the family planning services provided. The number of deaths that arise time and again due to complicated birth issues will drastically fall.

Health care for women is very crucial and particularly for women with disabilities since it is an affordable health cover therefore easily accessible.

 

References

Susan Parish, M Jennifer,(2007) “Journal & Disability policy” Retrieved in April 2012

from http://www.kff.org/women’shealth/upload/whp092407oth.pdf

Kaiser (n.d.) “Medical care” Retrieved in April 2012 from www.kff.org/Medicaid/index.cfm

Coughlin Ku & Holahan, (1994), Laplante, Rice & Cyril (1994) ““Journal & Disability

policy” Retrieved in April 2012 from http://www.kff.org/women’shealth/upload/whp092407oth.pdf

Place your order now………………………..

payformyessay.net