Select an ethical dilemma related to health policy from the categories of moral values, professional regulation, health of individuals in society, or distributive justice.

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Select an ethical dilemma related to health policy from the categories of moral values, professional regulation, health of individuals in society, or distributive justice. What are the controversies surrounding this issue? What are the opposing ethical principles? How has past or current health policy addressed this dilemma? Support your reasoning with reference citations.

a) What cultural considerations are important for you to remember while you interview Ms. Li?

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Using the patient information provided, respond to the following questions: (a) What cultural considerations are important for you to remember while you interview Ms. Li? (b) What is the abuse assessment screen? (c) If abuse is discovered, what should you do?

Patient Information:

Patient: Sue Li  Age: 20

Ethnicity: Asian American

How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing?

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The media, and Hollywood in particular, represent one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses. How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing health care system?

Explain measures you might take to help reduce any negative side effects.

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria—most often, Escherichia coli. However, certain viruses, fungi, and parasites can also lead to infection. The infection can affect the lower and upper urinary tract including the urethra, prostate (in males), bladder, ureter, and kidney. Due to the progression of the disease and human anatomy, symptoms present differently among the sexes, as well as among different age groups. It is important to understand how these factors and others impact the pathophysiology of UTIs. Advanced practice nurses must have this foundation in order to properly diagnose patients.

To prepare:

  • Review Chapter 30 in the Huether and McCance text and Chapter 32 of the Arcangelo text. Identify the pathophysiology of lower urinary tract and upper urinary tract infections. Consider the similarities and differences between the two types of infections.
  • Consider one type of drug that would be used to treat symptoms associated with urinary tract infections.
  • Consider gender and one of the following patient factors: genetics, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Consider how gender and the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of the urinary tract infections. Then, reflect on how these factors might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce any negative side effects.
By Day 3

Post a description of the pathophysiology of lower urinary tract and upper urinary tract infections, including their similarities and differences. Then, describe one type of drug that would be prescribed to treat symptoms associated with urinary tract infections. Finally, explain how gender and another patient factor might impact the pathophysiology of the urinary tract infections and the effects of prescribed drugs. Explain measures you might take to help reduce any negative side effects.