Application: Asthma

Complications of asthma can be sudden. Consider the case of Bradley Wilson, a young boy who had several medical conditions. He appeared in good health when he went to school, returned home, and ate dinner. However, when he later went outside to play, he came back inside wheezing. An ambulance took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead (Briscoe, 2012). In another case, 10-year-old Dynasty Reese, who had mild asthma, woke up in the middle of the night and ran to her grandfather’s bedroom to tell him she couldn’t breathe. By the time paramedics arrived, she had passed out and was pronounced dead at the hospital (Glissman, 2012). These situations continue to outline the importance of recognizing symptoms of asthma and providing immediate treatment, as well as distinguishing minor symptoms from serious, life-threatening symptoms. Since these symptoms and attacks are often induced by a trigger, as an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to help patients identify their triggers and recommend appropriate treatment options. For this reason, you need to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.

To prepare:Review “Asthma” in Chapter 26 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Consider how these disorders are similar and different.Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.

To complete:

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial blood gas patterns during an exacerbation.Explain how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment for a patient based on the factor you selected.Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

 

Reference:
Briscoe, K. (2012, May 12). Thetford: mother of Bradley Wilson, who died of asthma attack, told there was nothing she could have done. East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved fromhttp://www.eadt.co.uk/news/thetford_mother_of_bradley_wilson_who_died_of_asthma_attack_told_there_was_nothing_she_could_have_done_1_1375128

Glissman, B. (2012, May 21). Girl’s death puts focus on asthma’s broader grip. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved fromhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20120521/LIVEWELL01/30521997
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I have an assignment due tomorrow  December 16, 2019, by 6 pm. (CST).  It must be plagiarism free and include references with citations.  The city that was selected before was Jackson, MS.  Please follow the directions closely as she is very strict.  Thank you. 

Summarize the scenario, Identify key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation.

Read Cespedes, F. V. (2013, June 28). Ron Ventura at Mitchell Memorial Hospital. Harvard Business School.   

(a) Read the case study to identify the main point and key players. Highlight the main points and identify themes. Review, asking questions: What is really going on? What are the problems? What is the main issue? How do the problems relate? What are the underlying issues? Describe how or why these issues developed. 

(b) Research the problem or issue you have identified to help frame the issue and to make connections to secondary issues. Use journal articles, and not website-based sources. 

(c) Decide how to “solve” or manage the issue. Consider who should be involved: what their responsibilities might be, strengths and weaknesses, and so on.  

(d) Identify at least two alternative solutions and analyze their strengths and weaknesses (or describe why they would or would not be effective).  

(e) Select the best alternative and explain how you will measure effectiveness.  

(f) Discuss the specific issue and secondary issues and how they relate. Support your analysis and explain your reasoning. 

(g) Describe the role perspective contributing to your solution, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Describe alternatives and the pros and cons of these.  

(h) End with a conclusion that addresses how to evaluate the effectiveness of the solution, or describe how effective measures should be measured. Some case studies may conclude with a discussion of implications from the case.    

Papers should include a title page, 2–4 pages of writing, and a reference list. Double-space and use Times New Roman 12-point font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and scholarly citations in APA format.

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Answer each of the following questions. A 3 page response will be provided for each question. References (in APA format) are required.  

1. Write an essay on the future of private military companies (PMCs). Ensure you cover the following points:  Are PMCs cost-effective alternatives to governmental security forces? Why or why not?  What valid roles do PMCs play in hazardous regions of the world?  Over the long-term, is it ethically sound to entrust a large measure of our national defense to firms who, of necessity, consider the profit motive as their prime directive (as opposed to service to the nation)?

2. Write an essay identifying what you consider to be the single most important system in terms of critical national infrastructure (CNI). At a minimum, you must discuss the following points:  ID of CNI element  Reasons for identifying the aforementioned as the most important element in the CNI arena.  Suggestions for securing the aforementioned.