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What are the benefits and consequences of genetic testing?

Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.”

  1. What are the benefits and consequences of genetic testing? What is your personal stance on genetic testing? Provide two current (within the last 5 years) scientific or evidence-based resources to support your answer.
  2. What are the effects of nutritional deficits on cellular functioning and tissue healing? Support your answer with current research that has been conducted within the last 3 years.
  3. What is the difference between physiological and pathological atrophy? Provide at least two clinical examples for each.

At least 250 words with intext citations

What are the laws in your state for NPs treating themselves, family, or friends?

Discussion: Ethical Challenges in Health Care for Practicing NPs

Consider the following case study:

Mrs. ABC is a 35 year old woman who has a scheduled business trip today. It is currently 8 am, and her plan is to leave at 6 pm. Mrs. ABC has a sore throat and she thinks it is strep because her 5 year old daughter was recently treated for strep. Mrs. ABC calls her physician for an appointment, but there are no appointments available until next week. She has a mother who is a nurse practitioner and her office is 5 minutes away from where she lives. She calls and schedules an appointment with her mother. Her mother was surprised to see her daughter at the office. Mrs. ABC is frantic and begs her mother for an antibiotic. Her mother tests her and the rapid strep test is negative in office. Her mother (NP) sends out a strep DNA probe. Her mother prescribes an antibiotic and the patient (her daughter) is very satisfied. The results returned for the DNA probe 48 hours later and it confirmed negative for strep.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of whether NPs should treat family members. What are the ethical dilemmas in this situation? What are the laws in your state for NPs treating themselves, family, or friends?

 

****I live in Texas**** but you can choose any state in the US

 

 

Resources

http://midlevelu.com/blog/should-providers-treat-their-friends-and-family

 

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Article/Ethical-Dilemmas-2.aspx

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What caring techniques/strategy can you use during the health assessment of a patient to encourage the patient’s adherence to a treatment plan?

Post a 2-paragraph response (at least 250–350 words) to one of the options below. Develop and post cohesive paragraphs, and use evidence to support your ideas.

 

What caring techniques/strategy can you use during the health assessment of a patient to encourage the patient’s adherence to a treatment plan?

  • Describe an instance in your practice when you successfully encouraged a patient to comply with a health promotion activity. If you have not successfully encouraged a patient to comply with a health promotion activity, how might you have done so based on what you know now?

Review literature for moral/ethical issues encountered by advanced practice nurses in clinical practice.

Assignment 1:

Analyzing an Ethical Decision

In your role, as an advanced practice nurse, you will encounter several situations that will require your ability to make sound judgments and practice decisions for the safety and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. There may not be a clear cut answer of how to address the issue, but your ethical decision making must be based on evidenced based practice, and what is good, right, and beneficial for patients. You will encounter patients who do not hold your values, but you must remain professional and unbiased in the care you provide to all patients regardless of their sociodemographic and ethnic/racial background. You must be prepared to critically analyze ethical situations, and develop an appropriate plan of action. For this Assignment, you will review the literature and discover the various ethical dilemmas advanced practice nurses encounter and how these issues are typically addressed in your state.

To prepare:

•             Review literature for moral/ethical issues encountered by advanced practice nurses in clinical practice.

•             Select an article that was published within the last five years.

By Day 7

Write a two page paper that answers the following questions:

•             Summarize the moral/ethical issue in the article (no more than 1 paragraph)

•             Describe the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding the issue

•             Analyze the ethical issue and compare them to the State Health Laws and Regulations in your state

•             Outline the process of ethical decision making you would use to address this ethical dilemma

 

 

 

Resources

http://midlevelu.com/blog/should-providers-treat-their-friends-and-family

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Article/Ethical-Dilemmas-2.aspx

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