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In a two- to three-page critical thinking paper:

Select one the following vulnerable populations:

High-risk mothers and infants

Chronically ill and disabled

Persons living with HIV/AIDS

Mentally Ill and Disabled

Alcohol or Substance Abusers

Suicide or Homicide Prone

Abusing Families

Homeless Persons

Immigrants and Refugees

Describe applicable variables related to vulnerability for the population

selected:

Age: – infants/children and oldest old are more vulnerable

Gender- Chronic illness: Menare more likely to die of chronic

diseases/women are more likely to experiences more physical limitations due to

chronic illness

Race- Minority populations (African American, Hispanic, and Native American)

are much more likely to be in poor health than the majority populations

(Caucasians)

Income and education- More years of formal education and higher incomes are

directly associated with better health

Analyze the effect of multiple variables on the population selected in terms

of morbidity, mortality, and health.

The paper must be a minimum of two pages in length (excluding the title and

reference pages) and utilize APA format. Include a minimum of 3 references, in

addition to the textbook, cited in APA format. No plagerism Please

Explain situations in which genetic testing might be an appropriate option for couples to choose. Provide at least two specific examples. Describe genetic engineering, and explain cloning and stem cells as aspects of this topic.

For each problem, list possible interventions that you would recommend to minimize the negative effects

S. Allen is an 86-year-old gentleman undergoing 40 days of radiation treatment (XRT) for squamous cell carcinoma T4NOMO of the base of tongue (BOT).

S. Allen is an 86-year-old gentleman undergoing 40 days of radiation treatment (XRT) for squamous cell carcinoma T4NOMO of the base of tongue (BOT). He is receiving concurrent chemotherapy. He presented with a sore throat as well as swallowing difficulties and discomfort. These symptoms had become progressively worse over the past year.

Based on Mr. S. Allen’s case study, answer the following questions.

Beginning with dysgeusia, list the nutrition alterations that contributed to Mr. Allen’s decreased food intake.

For each problem, list possible interventions that you would recommend to minimize the negative effects on his food intake.

What is the most meaningful way to evaluate his weight loss? Do the necessary calculations. Consider his usual body weight (UBW), his weight at the beginning and at the end of his 8 weeks of treatment. How will you classify his nutritional status based on his weight loss?

Mr. S. Allen’s Case Study Solution

Explain the benefits for patients nearing end-of-life that came from the right-to-die movement. Which U.S. state led the way in the right-to-die movement? Describe the National Organ Transplant Act and the process of organ donation in the United States.

Health Care Leader’s Checklist

What qualities do excellent leaders in health care possess?

Create a list with your ideas about the qualities needed to be an excellent health care leader. Explain your view and support your post with at least one peer-reviewed source.

Self-Directed Learning Plan (SDLP)

The Self-Directed Learning Plan (SDLP) is a process and document to chronicle your accomplishments and learning steps through the MSN program and beyond as they relate to your professional goals.

The SDLP will help you to identify and target the array of competencies you need to reach your professional objectives and to help you organize your Kaplan MSN learning experience to suit your career objectives.

The SDLP will be a section of your Program Portfolio, so take some quality introspective time to consider strengths and areas of development relevant to your career objectives.Knowing your strengths and areas to develop, you can begin a plan to find out what you need to do to achieve your career goals.We encourage you to continue to reflect on the identified areas throughout the MSN program. If you feel a strength or development area is no longer relevant, you may add another to take its place. At any time, you may also add additional areas.

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Strengths to Leverage

Step 1:The most effective and satisfied people align their work with their natural strong points.Identify 3-5 of your key strengths (see Column 1 below); these could be a competency, skill, ability, knowledge area or personal characteristic.Think about how you can leverage those strengths to be effective in your work, achieve your professional goals, and become a leader in your profession.

Step 2:At the beginning of each course in your MSN program, answer the following question either using this template or a narrative format. What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you leverage your strengths? (See Column 2 below) Be as specific as you can, e.g., assume that a strength is your analytical ability.

Step 3: Answer the following questions either using this template or a narrative format.Did you learn what you expected to learn? (See Column 3 below) Was there information or insights that helped you that you didn’t expect to learn at the outset of the course?What changes or additions, if any, will you make to your SDLP based on learning in this course?

Areas to Develop

Step 1:We all have strengths, but we also have areas on which we need to improve.As related to your career goal, identify 3-5 areas to develop (see Column 1 below); these could be a competency, skill, ability, knowledge area or personal characteristic.Think about how you can improve in these areas so that you can achieve your professional goals and become a leader in your profession.

Step 2:What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you to develop in the identified area? (See Column 2 below)

Step 3:Answer the following questions either using this template.Did you learn what you expected to learn? (See Column 3 below) Was there information or insights that helped you that you didn’t expect to learn at the outset of the course?What changes or additions, if any, will you make to your SDLP based on learning in this course?

Self-Directed Learning Plan (SDLP)
Reflection

What do you expect to learn in this course that will help you achieve your academic and professional goals? (Your reflection should be at least one well developed paragraph.)

Self-Directed Learning Plan

What purpose does an understanding of the history of health care delivery serve? Which factor or factors have been predominant in shaping U.S. health care? What have been their effects.

create a thread in response to the provided prompt. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. Each thread and reply must include at least 2 peer-reviewed source citations, in current APA format. Each thread will also require integration of at least 1 biblical principle.

what are some of the risks and opportunities under the health care reform act?

Barriers to Healthcare for Women and Minorities

Poverty and lack of education are two big barriers to healthcare for women and minorities. Low levels of education are associated with low life expectancies and high mortality rates. People living in poverty often lack education about when, why, and where to access healthcare. There have been various legislative activities in the US to improve public health.

On the basis of your understanding of the access to healthcare facilities and impacts of barriers to healthcare access, answer the following questions:

Explain at least three public health campaigns targeting access to healthcare for women and/or minorities. Describe at least two aspects of their advertising strategies that have addressed income and education.

Abortion has been the subject of numerous legislative activities in the United States. How have various legislations affected low-income and minority women?

Describe the legal battle over birth control devices in the United States. Include how access to healthcare has been affected by the legal decisions.

Describe the legal barriers to healthcare access for low-income immigrant minorities.

Review the articles, “Ethnic and gender disparities in needed adolescent mental health care”, and “Overlooked and underserved: Improving the health of men of color”. Explain what it means to be “overlooked” by the healthcare system.

Discuss at least two examples that illustrate why minorities are often overlooked in the healthcare system. Do you agree or disagree with these reasons, why or why not?

Despite the fact that school-based psychological counseling is available to all students, Thomas et al., report that ethnic disparities in mental healthcare access and utilization still persist. Explain why this disparity exists. What can be done to decrease mental health access and utilization barriers for low-income and minority students?

What strategies does former U.S. Surgeon General, David Satcher, M.D., discuss that will decrease the potential for minorities to be overlooked by the healthcare system?

The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale’s life and work. Select at least one piece of the Nightingale legacy that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this great woman and her contributions to nursing.