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Special Considerations for Patient Populations – Cognitive Decline in an Elderly Male Patient This case study involves an 82-year-old male patient with gradual cognitive decline. The 82-year-old gentleman has shown decreased engagement with the community, trouble with mental tasks, and difficulties in spatial disorientation over the past year. Neuropsychological testing for this patient revealed mild … Read more

Equitable Healthcare Through Volunteer Services at Inland Empire Clinic My clinical site is Inland Empire Primary Clinic in Upland, California, and is run by volunteer groups. The clinic served over four million patients in 2018, of which 13.1% were adults aged 65 and above. Spanish-speaking Latinos form the majority of populations served in the clinic, … Read more

Discussion Case Study – Chronic Illness A 5-year-old child and her mother present to the clinic with symptoms: a persistent cough, wheezing, right ear pain, and dry scaly patches on the elbows and behind the knees. The clinical presentation necessitates a careful differential diagnosis to address each symptom accurately. Differential Diagnosis Asthma The coughing and … Read more

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Competence and Inclusive Practices at March Funeral Home Executive Summary March Funeral Home is a well-established institution that serves diverse communities in the region. However, recent feedback from client families has highlighted the need to strengthen the organization’s cross-cultural competence and inclusive practices (Whitestone et al., 2020). The information in this proposal outlines … Read more

Directing Plan – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs In my directing plan, I would like to develop two scenes from the famous Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The first scene I would like to draw attention to is the ‘Mirror, Mirror on the Wall’ scene, where the Evil Queen consults the mirror and … Read more

Discussion – Chronic Illness, Bias, and Equitable Care During a routine check-up a few years ago, I encountered a situation that left a lasting impression on my perception of healthcare bias. As a patient with a chronic illness, I am accustomed to frequent medical visits. On this occasion, however, I felt that the care I … Read more

Collaboration to Improve Outcomes While working in a community health clinic as a nurse, I encountered a low treatment adherence rate of diabetic patients to treatment plans. This led to poor glycemic control, and hospital admissions increased because of complications like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The clinic serves a diverse population, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, … Read more

Preventive Health Plan for a Hispanic American Female Patient Diagnostic Tests Mammography (Repeat or Follow-up) Essential due to her family history of breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease. Early detection of malignant changes is crucial (Hong & Xu, 2022). Breast MRI Provides detailed evaluation, especially in high-risk patients and those with dense breast tissue, enhancing … Read more

Ethical issues with Racism, Healthcare, and the Workplace The first ethical issue that I believe to be the most important and am concerned with is racism. At the core of racism is the belief that one race is superior to others, which then results in ethical implications, including denial of human rights, inequalities, and social … Read more

Assigning, Delegating, Supervising, and Prioritizing Care Patients Assigned to the LPN The LPN can be assigned to care for: Client 1: 50-year-old male with post-heart attack and stent placement with stable vital signs Client 5: 74-year-old female with new onset dementia awaiting lab results Client 6: 52-year-old female with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes preparing … Read more