Blood Glucose Test Case Study Importance of Asking About Diabetes After Checking Level of Consciousness and Vitals Asking whether the patient is diabetic is crucial because both hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can cause symptoms similar to intoxication, including slurred speech, confusion, and disorientation. Identifying whether the patient has diabetes can … Read more
i-Human Virtual Patient Encounter – Reproductive Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) disproportionately affect marginalized communities due to the social core determinants of various factors such as low health literacy, prejudice, and discrimination in this part of the population. Enhancing self-care management for such clients means that one has to focus on the persons and the … Read more
Reflecting on My Quiz Results – Insights and Personal Reflection I selected the Transgender (‘Transgender People – Cisgender People’) IAT, which required me to categorize photos of transgender and cisgender celebrities and positive and negative words. The IAT results suggest a strong automatic preference for cisgender people over transgender people. I feel conflicted about these. … Read more
Critique and Real-World Applications of Memory Research – Examining Methodology and Implications for Professional Settings Critique of the Experiment: “Make My Memory: How Advertising Can Change Our Memories of the Past” The study “Make My Memory: How Advertising Can Change Our Memories of the Past” by Braun, Ellis, and Loftus (2001) investigates false memories implanted … Read more
Understanding Intelligence-The Role of Group Differences in IQ Responding to Shoshana Hello, Thank you for your post. It is indeed true that the average IQ scores demonstrate group variations. As highlighted in your post, group differences in the average scores can be attributed to factors such as cultural differences and educational systems. This may be … Read more
War as an Instrument of Justice – Analyzing Perspectives from Against Offensive Warfare and What is a Just War The idea that war can be an instrument of justice is one of the most destructive concepts that exist. The philosophical view of Mo Tzu in “Against Offensive Warfare” and the just war theorist Jean Bethke … Read more
Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Texas – Trends, Policies, and Future Predictions Supreme Court decisions affect trends, policies, and subsequent court decisions. Since it is the highest court, decisions made at the Supreme Court cannot be challenged further; hence, they become binding. Some areas where Supreme Court rulings include the LGBTQ discourse, abortion … Read more
Exploring the Role of Advanced Practice Nurses – Interview Insights and Scope of Practice Analysis Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are specialized nurses who diagnose and manage patients independently for families in diversified settings (Dantas et al., 2023). This being the advanced nurse practitioner role I chose, I was privileged to interview Lynne Taylor, an MSN, … Read more
Analyzing the Interconnection Between Academic Integrity, Professional Practices, and Scholarly Ethics Part 1 The term academic integrity remains common in the confines of teaching and research. It is an umbrella term that encompasses all actions targeted at ensuring honesty, responsibility, and fairness in academic studies. It also means maintaining accountability to self and the work … Read more
Telemedicine – Enhancing Access to Care and Improving Patient Outcomes Telemedicine has led to a significant change in the way healthcare is delivered. It has offered access to care to patients who usually face various obstacles when seeking physical care. In my practice, I have witnessed how telemedicine aids in making patient care timely and … Read more