Case Study for Chronic Condition

For this Assignment, you are to answer the questions regarding this case study. Please make sure to support your answers using evidence-based practice.

56 y/o Caucasian male presents to the primary care clinic with complaints of dizziness and nausea x 4 days. The patient reports he has not been able to get out of bed since the symptoms started. The patient reports symptoms are worse when he tries to get out of bed to stand. He denies any headaches or blurry vision. He states he is urinating more over the last few days and he has noticed an increase in thirst. He reports he just drank a large sweet tea before he came into the clinic.

The patient reports that he is out of his Lantus and metformin because he cannot afford the refill until he gets his disability check. He is disabled after his second CVA that left him with generalized weakness. His medical history includes DM, HTN, CAD.

Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient’s vital signs are as follows- Blood sugar 405, B/P 190/101, HR 102, R-20, T- 98.5.

Using Evidence Based practice, answer the following questions thoroughly. Be sure to use APA formatting.

1. What are the pertinent positive and negative findings in this patient assessment?
2. Create a list of differentials with rationales for this patient?
3. Discuss a medication regimen for this patient considering his financial status?
4. What is the priority concern for this patient?
5. How does this patient’s comorbid diagnosis impact his current symptoms?
6. Discuss how the patient’s health beliefs, culture and behaviors impact the potential outcomes for the patient.

Review the Case Study: East Chestnut Regional Health System document.

Assume you are the Marketing Manager for East Chestnut Regional Health. Upper management has requested you prepare a Current Situation/SWOT Analysis summary for them.

Conduct a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis on the organization, using the SWOT Analysis Worksheet for your analysis.

Consider the following in your analysis:

• Current internal product and service strengths and weaknesses
• Current competition
• Current or potential opportunities that exist in the external environment and their impact on the organization
• Current or potential threats in the external environment and their impact on the organization

Prepare a 500-word Current Situation/SWOT Analysis Summary of your analysis in which you answer the question, “Where are we now as an organization?”

Include the following in your Current Situation/SWOT Analysis Summary:

• 3 key strengths of the organization on which it can build
• 3 key weaknesses of the organization on which it can improve
• 3 key opportunities the organization could address in the marketplace to expand its offerings or improve its profitability
• 3 key threats the organization faces from the external environment
• How the organization can build on its strengths to address its weaknesses and threats
• How the organization can build on its strengths to take advantage of market opportunities

Cite at least 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade?or industry publications, government or agency?sites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality) and list them ion APA format.

This assignment will provide you with the opportunity to practice influencing policy by communicating with a legislator about a current health problem. The letter should be in block format for a business letter, the letter may be more than one page.  You do need to support with evidence.  Cite your sources and include a reference page at the end of your letter.  Follow the assignment directions and review the rubric.  

You can view samples for formatting a business letter on the following link: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/basic_business_letters/sample_letters.html

Follow the steps below to write a letter advocating for change, go to for an example:  

1. Select a current health problem that is being debated at the national and/or state level (e.g., the proliferation of “pill mills”, pain clinics, etc) and state why it is of interest. Be sure to research your problem.
2. Identify a legislator (state or federal) and state why that person is the appropriate one to contact, you will show why this is right person to contact based on the supporting data you provided in your letter.
3. Draft a letter to the legislator in business block format including the proper salutation.
4. Introduce yourself and your reason for writing.Include the following in the body of your letter:
5. Introduce yourself and your reason for writing.
6. State concisely what you understand to be the current socioeconomic, political, and ethical issues surrounding the problem. You must have supporting data (include citations).
7. Discuss the implications of the problem for your community, nursing or nursing practice.

Course Book:   file:///C:/Users/Lois%20A/Downloads/473531788-Policy-Politics-in-Nursing-and-Health-Care.pdf

Special Population: Bipolar Disorder 

(Leo) Introduction (Who, what, when, why)

“According to”

Define (Special Population) 

An Example of (Special Population)

The purpose of this paper is to bring awareness to the ( special population) mentioned above

( Kerwine) Background: ( Who, what when, where, & how) 

3 Paragraphs about the special population 

What are some of the ways bipolar disorder can impact someone’s life?

Bipolar disorder is a disease that affects not only the individual but also their family and friends. Living with someone who has bipolar disorder usually entails learning to manage with the challenges that symptoms can bring, as well as supporting and coping with the person who is unwell. It can be very overwhelming for both the person and the people in their surroundings. Bipolar disorder illness can extend over a period of time of at least 2 weeks at a time. This time usually consists of poor energy, sorrow, or irritability. Not only does this illness affect the individual in their family, friends and support system, but it may also be affecting their day to day life. 

Who are the individuals affected by bipolar disorder?

Where could someone suffering with bipolar disorder get better help? 

How can you help yourself as an individual suffering from bipolar disorder? 

As an individual suffering from bipolar disorder you must  be able to recognize your stressors and triggers that you may have. 

You also to reduce and or cease any 

(Leo) Implications for social work practice: 

( what can social workers do to minimize, indicate) to help this particular population of people 

Advocating?

I’m working on a health & medical question and need guidance to help me learn.

Students will give an 8-minute class presentation about their community service project. The presentations will also include a question and answer session at end of the presentation. Student attendance is required for presenters and non-presenters. Students who are volunteering in the same agency may present as a group with the permission of the instructor (prior approval must be received from the instructor).  Here is expanded information regarding what to include in your PowerPoint Presentation.  You want to make sure you outline the background information of the agency (mission, vision, purpose, size, demographics served, etc). You can also present information on the organizational structure. Then you are going to outline your service-learning experience and highlight some of the activities you participate in during your community service 

After the completion of the Volunteer Community Service Project, students will have insight into the following:

1)   The profession of social work as it pertains to micro and macro practice

2)   Current issues that are directly related to the profession and the clients we serve

3)   The professions strong commitment to social and economic justice

4)   Social work principles, values, and ethics

5)   Ecosystems and the person-in-the environment framework

6)   Cultural awareness and how this influences practice

7)   Major problems addressed in rural and urban areas and the special populations assisted by baccalaureate social workers

8)   Professional roles and boundaries

9)   Oral and written communication skills relevant to generalist practice

The organization that was uses was a food bank