Case 3A EllaThe client has been diagnosed as 297.1 (F22) Delusional Disorder with subtype Erotomania; this is defined as having a number of delusional states which involve real life situations; this delusional states occur for more than one month within the affected. The client reports that she had left her previous loveless relationship with her previous husband in Florida to marry Mr. Bennett. Investigating the client’s family in Flori...
Composition of CarbohydratesCarbohydrates refer to a set of organic compounds found in living tissues and foods (Harmon, 2018). Carbohydrates release energy to the body of an animal when broken down. They include cellulose, starch and sugars. The fact that they are macronutrients makes them one of the main three main sources of calories and energy for the body. Carbohydrates are made up of oxygen and hydrogen in the ratio of (1:2) (S...
Background, brief literature and rationaleNepal is a land locked nation present in southern Asia that is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas and a part of the country also forms a part of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The nation hosts a meagre population of about 26.4 million (World Health Organization, & Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences, 2016). The nation has been identified as a developing nation with the tota...
Organization and Function of the Endocrine SystemThe endocrine system consists of glands that secrete and produce hormones used to regulate organs and cells activities in the body (Brandman & Meyer, 2017). These activities include growth, tissues functions, reproduction, sleep, sexual function, metabolism and moods among other things. The nervous system on the other hand, is the part of the body that coordinates its actions by transmitting...
DiscussionLate life depression can have serious consequences and hence is an important public health problem. It is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity in the older adults, increased risk of suicides and decreased physical, cognitive, greater self-neglect and decreased social functioning of the adults (Fiske, Wetherell & Gatz, 2009). While pharmacotherapy and certain alternative treatments have been found to be effe...
Organization OverviewXYZ is a healthcare centre that is based out of Brisbane, Australia. The healthcare centre was established in 2004 and has been able to capture excellent market share since then. The healthcare centre comprises of 75 medical staff that comprises of doctors, nursing staff, and assistants. The organization recently had set-up a specialized facility for the patients for quicker treatment and diagnosis. However, there is a lot...
The study has discussed early childhood studies based on trauma care. Trauma is a mental disorder that happens after witnessing any mental shock like the death of the closest ones, accidents or physical assault. This study has evaluated two case study regarding the effectiveness of trauma care along with developing a case study on personal experience and reflection of journal entries. Proper mental assistance, medication, meditation, counselli...
Mission StatementUnhealthy diet, drug abuse and lack of physical activities in the modern United States have been attributed to the rise of a myriad of health issues. According to the Centres for disease control and prevention, the obesity prevalence in 2016 was at 39.9 in which 93.8 million American adults were affected (Hales, Carroll, Fryar & Ogden, 2017). Most affected were adults aged between 20 and 39. Obesity is associated with...
AnalysisThe PEST analysis is considered to be one of the most important tools to understand the political, economic, social and technological scenario of the target area. It has a considerable impact on the decision-making process of the organisation PEST analysis will be analysed in this study to explore St Mungo’s upcoming venture of developing charity housing. St Mungo is a charitable organisation of the UK who works for the homeless ...
Guiding Principles for Healthcare Reforms in TurkeyThis essay is an expression of opinion that offers an explanation based on the health transformation from traditional based health care to value-based healthcare specifically that took place in the country of Turkey. The report also discusses the challenges in the leadership and all that is related to this transformation. Currently, a great large number of countries have had the desire to do t...
DiscussionThe following paragraphs of the essay, aim to shed light on the key dietary issues presented by the given scenarios, followed by consequences of consuming and imbalanced diet and recommendations concerning required dietary improvements. Dietary Scenario 1 Consequences It can be observed that Michael’s consumption of carbohydrates derived from sugars as well as saturated fats are in excessive amounts as compared to the reco...
Description of the health issueMental health care is one of the greatest needs with respect to the health care services. The concept of mental health as an integral part of the health care need has only recently been recognized in the health care industry (Jacobowitz, 2013). The last few decades have been revolutionary in the context of promoting mental illnesses as a health disorder seeking proper medical attention and treatment, which undoub...
Case Study 1: Pregnant Indigenous Teenager1. There are various social determinants that apply to Joanna. One of the determinant is that of education. If Joanna would be educated she would find it easier engaging in healthy behaviours rather than visiting the midwife for assistance. However, her seeking some help from Aboriginal health center is not a bad idea but if she could be educated, that could not be the next move for her. Her saying tha...
Top priorities in the practice of medical care will change to increase the quality of care and cut down costsAccording to Weisfeld (2018). Health care delivery continues to evolve with the changing political, economic and technological scene. Healthcare is being guided by a consumer-driven principle and framework. Health systems therefore are finding ways to achieve greater efficiency, seamless care, reduced costs and reliable, predict...
Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing PracticeThis paper is on the various principles and processes involved in medical management. Drug chosen is morphine. Trade names; MScontin, Oramorph Generic name; Morphine Sulphate Drug group; Opiate Morphine is both an Approved, Investigational drug The reason I have chosen to talk about morphine is due to its significance in pain management and at the same time the risks and consequen...
Section 1 - Reflection and identification of stressorsAll 3 sections in this workbook must be answered correctly to receive a satisfactory grade for this assessment. You must achieve a satisfactory result for each question in the workbook and include referencing requirements to achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment. This workbook is to be completed in your own time using available reliable sources such as the course text books pro...
Challenges faced by Nursing Professionals in Providing Care to PatientsSince time immemorial, healthcare has been addressed as the most challenging profession all over the world, however it is evolving gradually over the recent years, so much so that it has now been evolved the concept of ‘robotic-nursing’. This serves as an important tool and helping in dealing with the various complicated issues that patients are subjected ...
Understanding ObesityObesity is the physical condition of accumulation of excessive fat in the body, and is one of the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the world. The World Health Organization defines Obesity “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health” (World Health Organization). One of its common causes is poor lifestyle that includes unhealthy dieting and an absent physical activity. H...
The significance of the IssueWith the changing environment of nursing practice, these are challenging and hard times for new nursing graduates who make their initial transitions into professional practice. It has been established that less than 50% of the individuals that are actually practicing nursing would not recommend the profession as an advisable alternative to anyone as a career option (Duchscher, 2008). It is therefore not surprising ...
Organizational culture and safety cultureWork-related safety lingers being a challenge for executives, managers, and employees in all extents of the labor force. There exists an eye-catching absence of culture modification intervention investigations in the safety collected works (Barnett-Schuster, 2008). This is attributable to underdeveloped hypothetical context for safety culture plus the fact that linking this to research on corporate cult...
Impact of Recent Life Events on Justin's Health and Well-being1.Justin is an Australian who is twenty years old. However, the demise of his Uncle by the name Reggie who was like his father and teacher too made him depressed in a manner that he stopped caring for his life. Uncle Reggie taught him the stories of his people, creation stories, spiritual and cultural responsibilities. Since his uncle died, he hardly comes out of his room and rarely...
Developing a Therapeutic Relationship1.With respect to nursing care especially in psychiatric or mental health nursing, development of a therapeutic relationship through interpersonal interaction forms the core or the fundamental element of providing mental health care. However establishment of a proper therapeutic relationship requires a great deal of skill set (Townsend & Morgan, 2017). According to a study, provision of therapeutic care...
Interpretation of Brodie's body shape and size1. The ideal body weight for Brodie will be 67.6 - 82.5 kg and the waist circumference will be less than 36 inches that is less than 91.44 cm (Lumb 2016, pp: 32). This from the above observation, it can be said that Brodie is over-weight. Being over-weight is associated with several health-related risks like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus and high blood cholesterol level (Mitc...
What is Cushing Syndrome?Cushing syndrome refers to an abnormal ailment instigated by a high level of corticosteroids in the body either due to continued use of corticosteroid medication or hyperfunction of the adrenal gland (Bornstein et la., 2016). Typically, the illness is characterized by some changes in the body appearance, for example, muscle weakness, fatigue, moon face, hypertension and truncal obesity. Recent studies have shown that C...
Global Prevalence of Cardiovascular DiseaseAs the world population is increasing, the number of people with CVD risk factors such as obesity, poor nutritional habits and lack of physical activity are increasing. CVD has become a pandemic which is evident from WHO recommendation that accelerated action is needed to prevent CVD. As per the WHO report, out 31.1% deaths worldwide, 17.7 million people die every from CVD (World Health Organization 2...