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Chief Complaint (CC): A 36-year-old male presenting with restlessness, agitation, disorganized speech, impaired cognition, and periodic delusions. History of Present Illness (HPI): Symptoms have fluctuated over three weeks with episodes of restlessness alternating with lack of motivation and withdrawal. Delusions and hallucinations have persisted for four weeks. Past Psychiatric History: Diagnosed with bipolar disorder 10…

Detailed Assessment Instructions for the NRNP 6635 Week 6: Neurocognitive, Neurodevelopmental, Eating, and Somatic Symptom-Related Disorders Assignment Description Photo Credit: Getty Images Neurodevelopmental disorders begin in the developmental period of childhood and may continue through adulthood. They may range from the very specific to a general or global impairment, and often co-occur (APA, 2022). They…

An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture and personal experiences provides insight into who the person is and where he or she may progress in the future. Culture helps to establish a sense of identity, as well as to set values, behaviors, and purpose for individuals within…

  Description Fear,” according to the DSM-5, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat” (APA, 2013). All anxiety disorders contain some degree of fear or anxiety symptoms (often in combination with avoidant behaviors), although their causes and severity differ. Trauma-related disorders may also, but not necessarily, contain fear…

Assignment 2: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Patient Case Presentation Photo Credit: Pexels Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Comprehensive notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings…

An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture and personal experiences provides insight into who the person is and where he or she may progress in the future. Culture helps to establish a sense of identity, as well as to set values, behaviors, and purpose for individuals within…

Description Assignment: Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Neurocognitive and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Photo Credit: Getty Images Neurodevelopmental disorders begin in the developmental period of childhood and may continue through adulthood. They may range from the very specific to a general or global impairment, and often co-occur (APA, 2022). They include specific learning and language disorders, attention…

Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”? When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As a “rookie,” you likely kept the nature of your…

  Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will engage in a clinical inquiry to explore the difference between common practice and best practice within healthcare settings. By critically analyzing peer-reviewed research articles, you will identify clinical areas of interest and investigate research methodologies employed to maintain or improve clinical practices. Understanding Assignment Objectives The primary…

Baker, K. E., & Jones, A. M. (2021). Nursing Education and Kidney Transplant Care: Bridging the Knowledge Gap. Journal of Transplant Nursing, 28(4), 15-22. This article highlights the critical role of nursing education in improving patient outcomes in kidney transplant care. It discusses current curricula and recommends enhancements to better prepare nurses for the complexities…