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The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow.

 

Case Scenario

 

Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed chilling.

 

Subjective Data

 Complains of pain and heaviness in her leg. States she cannot bear weight on her leg and has been in bed for 3 days. Lives alone and has not had anyone to help her with meals.

 

Objective Data

 Round, yellow-red, 2 cm diameter, 1 cm deep, open wound above medial malleolus with moderate amount of thick yellow drainage Left leg red from knee to ankle Calf measurement on left 3 in > than right Temperature: 38.9 degrees C Height: 160 cm; Weight: 83.7 kg

 

Laboratory Results

 WBC 18.3 x 10¹² / L; 80% neutrophils, 12% bands Wound culture: Staphylococcus aureus

 

Critical Thinking Questions

 

1.     What clinical manifestations are present in Ms. G and what recommendations would you make for continued treatment? Provide rationale for your recommendations.

 

2.     Identify the muscle groups likely to be affected by Ms. G’s condition by referring to “ARC: Anatomy Resource Center.”

 

3.     What is the significance of the subjective and objective data provided with regard to follow-up diagnostic/laboratory testing, education, and future preventative care? Provide rationale for your answer.

 

4.     What factors are present in this situation that could delay wound healing, and what precautions are required to prevent delayed wound healing? Explain.

 

 

 

 
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For Profit vs. Not for Profit Organizations!!NO PLAGIARISM PROFESSOR USES SAFEASSIGN!!

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Part 1:

Despite the documented challenges that the U.S. health care system faces, it also enjoys a number of advantages over other systems around the world. Choose 2 other countries from around the world and discuss the strengths of the U.S. health care system as compared to these countries from an administrator’s and a third-party payer’s perspectives. In your answer, be sure to not only discuss each strength, but provide an explanation as to why you believe the United States has this advantage over the other countries you chose.

Part 2:

Identify a nonprofit health care organization and a for-profit health care organization of your choosing (not an organization mentioned in part 1). Answer the following: Summarize the types of services provided, clientele served, and provider groups involved.  Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of each organization from patient, provider, administrator, and third-party payer perspectives.  Provide at least 2 suggestions for each organization to minimize the identified weaknesses.  Summarize which organization you would rather be part of, using rationale. 

 
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Compare and Contrast College Expectations

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Compare and Contrast College Expectations Instructions:

In previous units you have discussed time management strategies, the PRICE of Success model, and, here, academic success strategies. 

In this discussion post, please consider these topics in your discussion of the following:

In a minimum of 150 words compare and contrast your expectations of college at the start of this class and at the end of this class.  Do not make simple statements like “I learned a lot” without being specific about what you learned. 

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This topic is valued at 80 points. There is no peer response required for this unit, but feel free to discuss these topics with classmates. 

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Week 6 project.

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Complete attached drug card.

 
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