500 word essay
nursing apa style
GI & Musculoskeletal
This Discussion has 2 parts:
1. GI
Make a comprehensive list of relevant information to gather when assessing abdominal pain.
How do you assess for masses in the abdomen and how you would document such findings?
Describe your findings on a previous patient that you have encountered where you have palpated a mass in the abdomen.
2. Musculoskeletal
Define, Compare, and Contrast the following conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Read
Jarvis, C. (2016).
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Decrease Your Risk of Osteoporosis
Elsevier. (n.d.). Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=22
Video – Assessment: Abdomen and Inguinal Area
Elsevier. (n.d.). Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment [Video]. Elsevier.
https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/videos_assessment/?ch=21
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Video – Assessment: Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Systems
Elsevier. (n.d.). Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Videos – Assessment [Video]. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/videos_assessment/?ch=22
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Supplemental Online Materials & Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, April 26). CDC Works 24/7. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website for health promotion data and strategies related to:
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Preconception Health and Healthcare (for men). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/preconception/men.html
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). HIV/AIDS Intervention Research. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/research/interventionresearch/index.html
(Links to an external site.)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Healthy Living. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyliving/
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Kapelus, G., Karim, R., Ross, C., Elgie, J. (2009). Interprofessional health promotion field placement: Applied learning through the collaborative practice of health promotion. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 23(4), 410-413.
Interprofessional health promotion field placement
The Community Tool Box. (n.d.). Chapter 38. Some Methods for Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives | Section 1. Measuring Success: Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives | Main Section | Community Tool Box. Retrieved from https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/evaluate/evaluate-community-initiatives/measure-success/main
