The youtube videos are just links given to us by the teacher for a guide they dont have to be done exactly like those it is just to give an idea of how it can be done.Read the information given in the following case study and complete the following:
Your research must be appropriately referenced using APA guidelines. The total word limit for your responses is approximately 1,500 words (+/- 10%).
Case Study
William Smith is a 68 year-old man who was transferred to the Palliative Care ward three days ago from a surgical ward. He was admitted on 26/01/2013 for excision of a sacral abscess which had been causing him a lot of pain. After surgery his future management was assessed and it was decided that he would be transferred to the Palliative Care ward as he could not be discharged home.
Social History
Mr Smith lives alone in a unit with 23 stairs. He is unable to care for himself and refuses any home help.
According to his daughter who was contacted by the Social Worker, Mr Smith has a past history of domestic violence and abuse towards his former wife and children. His son and daughter are finding it hard to visit him even at this end stage of his life and have stated that they are not willing to care for him at home.
Mr Smith identifies himself as an indigenous Australian (a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent). He was born in Arnhem Land but moved firstly to a rural township in the Northern Territory before settling in his current home in a metropolitan city at age 65 to be nearer to his estranged children.
He has a past history of alcohol abuse until his admission to hospital on 26/01/2013.
Medical History
Mr Smith has a past history of a primary Ca lung with liver and bone metastases.
He also has a past history of COPD as he was a heavy smoker ( > 20 cigs a day for 45 years).
Physical Assessment on admission
Mr Smith has dyspnoea, ascites, pruritus and bone pain (moderate to severe at times).
He is very thin as he has been anorexic for several weeks. According to a neighbour, he lived on beer and baked beans with an occasional meal at the club when he could be taken there by a friend.
His skin is stretched over his distended abdomen and bony prominences.
He is not able to walk unaided further than from the bed to the bedside chair.
He requires oxygen at all times.
29/01/2013 – Palliative Care Unit Admission Assessment
Mr Smith is receiving regular analgesia for pain.
He had not been ordered an aperient for several days and has not had his bowels opened since admission to hospital on 26/01/2013 and he is feeling very uncomfortable.
He refuses to eat much as he doesn’t like the food in hospital. His fluid intake is low and he is showing signs of possible dehydration. His urine output needs to be monitored.
Mr Smith is also complaining of stomatitis – he has poorly fitting dentures and evidence of mouth ulcers.
He also suffers from hiccups which can last for 20 minutes at a time.
He is complaining of nausea and vomiting. His weight loss is marked (5kg since admission 26/01/2013).
Mr Smith can be incontinent of urine at night.
Mr Smith is finding it very hard to sleep at night and falls asleep for long periods during the day.
He has been talking a little about his children and speaks about his former behaviour towards his wife and children with regret. He often asks if his children are going to visit him.
06/02/2013
Mr Smith has now been on the Palliative Care ward for a week. He has deteriorated in the past few days and is now bed bound.
He is able to roll from side to side for PAC.
His skin is intact apart from a small pressure ulcer (0.2 x 0.1cm) on his sacrum.
He is extremely sensitive to soap because of an increase in ascites and consequent pruritus.
He needs assistance with personal hygiene (sponge in bed).
He refuses to wear his dentures now as his mouth is extremely painful. He has been ordered Nilstat and Bonjela (anaesthetic mouth gel) with limited effect as he doesn’t like the taste.
His breathlessness has increased and he is having 4/24 Ventolin nebs.
He is ordered soft diet, encourage fluids. Mr Smith likes ginger beer which he says helps his hiccups (next-door neighbour brought some in)
BNO for several days. Microlax enema and Agarol 10ml given with effect.
Can be incontinent of urine at times – pad in situ.
Current analgesia is oral (Oxycontin 100mg bd and Tramadol 50mg bd) – Mr Smith states this regime is “holding pain at present”. Pain score 2 -3/10.
He can be confused and agitated at times.
Mr Smith has requested a visit from the Social Worker to try to organise a visit with his children. He is very depressed about the current situation.
Daily TPR and BP and girth measurement.
Task
PART B: In consultation with your Registered Nurse, formulate a nursing care plan for Mr Smith based on his condition on 06/02/2013
Your care plan should address the steps of the nursing process and what you should be doing in each step when you are formulating a written care plan relevant to the facility
Assessment collect data from medical record (case study), do a physical assessment of the patient, assess ADL’s, look up information about your patient’s medical diseases/conditions to learn about the signs and symptoms and pathophysiology. Determine, in consultation with your hypothetical RN, which patient conditions need to be included in your care plan.
Determination of the patient’s problem(s) make a list of the abnormal assessment data that is evident on the case study scenario and why these problems have occurred.
Nursing intervention/planning write measurable goals/outcomes and nursing interventions. Support these with a scientific rationale as to why these interventions have been put in place. This must be supported with referencing in line with the APA format.
Evaluation determines the criteria that would indicate if goals/outcomes have been met
You may wish to revise constructing nursing care plans. The following YouTube videos take nursing students through the development of nursing care plans (it is American but uses Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing text as a reference)
Constructing a Nursing Care Plan, Introduction: Case Study
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Nursing Care Plans | Nursing Student Guide for Nursing Care Plans (NCP)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Constructing a Nursing Care Plan, Part 2: Formatting a Nursing Diagnosis/Problem Statement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Constructing a Nursing Care Plan, Part 3: Developing Patient Goals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Constructing a Nursing Care Plan, Part 4: Formulating Nursing Interventions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
An example care plan template has been attached
Instruction FilesSample Care Plan As2.doc40.4 KB

For the Final Project, you will prepare a four- to five-minute audiovisual presentation on a health informatics topic that includes the following:
Audiovisual format: To meet the audiovisual requirement, your project must contain something to see and something to hear; however, the format is up to you. Be sure to copy the link to your video, paste it into a Word document and upload the document using the Assignment Submission button. Please review the following list of suggested free software:Screencast-O-Matic is a freely available online tool that allows you to create and share screencasts. Review the Screencast-O-Matic Quick-Start Guide for more information to help you get started.You may also search on your own to locate a program of your choice.Note: If you have difficulty creating or viewing videos using the programs above, you may need to update your browser. To perform a browser check, view this HelpNow! video and learn how to update your browser.Title page: Include a title page with the following:Title of Final ProjectStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submitted
Topic: During this course, we explore many different components of health informatics. Pick a topic of interest to you and prepare a four- to five-minute video. This should reflect new information and not be a recap of information learned in this course or another course. Choose one topic from the list:Evidence-based practice and informaticsTelehealthPublic health informaticsThe evolving ePatientInternational efforts, issues, and innovations related to informaticsSimulation in health careAnalytics and design-led innovations and managementBig data: challenges, opportunities, and realitiesIncorporating mobile devices and sensors into daily routines. The potential impact for mHealth is enormous. For example, an individual might spend 15 minutes or less per year with a primary-care physician, whereas the same person has nearly constant contact with a mobile device.Applying clinical care guidelines on, and within, mobile platformsGathering and using data (particularly intensive longitudinal data) to study effectiveness of an mHealth interventionConsumer informaticsApplications of social media in health careBiomedical applications based on sensor dataChronic disease management and preventative solutions
Content:The four- to five-minute presentation should be set up as a staff educational session on your selected topic.Your presentation must:Define your topic and explain its relevance to health informatics.Describe any ethical issues associated with your topic.Describe any associated laws, regulations, or voluntary standards that are relevant to the topic.Explain how the topic relates to or impacts health care delivery, administration, education, data administration, or research.Summarize associated data capture tools and technologies.Describe a specific example of your topic in use in health care.

Assignment Objectives:
Investigate food insecurity as an example of health disparity.Assess your community for food deserts as an example of disparity.Identify strategies and resources for reducing food insecurity.Introduction (~1/2 – 1 page). You should use outside sources to help you with the introduction. a. Provide a thorough description of food insecurity. b. Explain how food insecurity is determined/measured. Body (~3 – 4 pages; use subheadings to organize the body of your paper into the following sections):Food DesertsWhat are food deserts?Why do food deserts exist?How do food deserts contribute to health disparities in the US?Research your own state/city/country and identify a food desert (USDA Economic Research Service map). Explain why it is considered to be a food desert. If you cannot find one in your area, find an example of one and explain what characteristics make that particular area a food desert.Nutrition and HealthDiscuss the quality of nutrition supplied to food insecure families.How does food insecurity lead to poor health (e.g., hunger and overweight paradox)?Government ProgramsIdentify at least 3 government assistance programs (i.e., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), etc.)How do various government programs aid in reducing food insecurity and health disparities in the U.S.? (See programs at Food Research Action Center (http://frac.org/federal-foodnutrition-programs/other-nutrition-programs/).)Conclusion (~ ½ page) Provide a summary of the information presented, including a clear description of how food insecurity contributes to health disparities in the U.S.References- Cite your sources both in-text and with a list of references used in APA or AMA style formatting.Instructions:
Watch this video for an introduction on food insecurity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?.
Write a paper on food insecurity and how it relates to health disparities in the U.S. In at least 4 pages (12 point font Times New Roman, double spaced, 1” margins, not including cover or reference page), you should address the questions posed below. Your paper should have a cover page, and four sections (introduction, body, conclusion, and references). Submit your assignment through the link provided on Blackboard.
Use at least three (3) credible outside sources to support your comments on food insecurity as it relates to health disparities. Journal articles are preferable, however, if you use websites, generally .gov, .org or .edu sites are more reputable. Only one .com website will be accepted as a source. Wikipedia or blogs are not acceptable sources!
When you use a reference, paraphrase then cite. Avoid the use of direct quotes if at all possible. If you need to use them, less than 5% of your paper should be direct quotes. Use the following headings to organize your work.
Food Insecurity and Health Disparity
Why do you think there is food insecurity in the United States?
How does food insecurity relate to and lead to health disparities in the U.S.?

Post-traumatic stress disorderA description of the pathological features and clinical criteria for diagnosisThe biopsychological theories of the pathologyNervous system structure(s), neurotransmitter(s), receptor(s), and pathways implicated in the disorderPossible causes (etiology), including genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle, and other identifiable risk factorsEpidemiology of the disorder (demographics of those affected)Clinical presentation and natural history of the conditionPotential complications (neurologic, psychiatric, and other medical or nonmedical)Current treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic)Future directions for research and clinical managementTheories of etiology (causes)Associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)Pathology (abnormalities of physical structure and function, including genetic and biochemical aspects)Treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, with rationales for use based on current understanding of the disorder)Diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, care, and basic science researchAfter choosing a disorder, your assignment should include an examination of the following factors as they relate to your selected disorder:
In keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your paper will be on the following neuroscience aspects of the disorder:
Your assignment must include an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement as well as a conclusion summarizing your synthesis of the above issues relating to the disorder. Your paper must be three to four double-spaced pages (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of three to four scholarly sources that are documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your research will be used to provide references that contribute to evidence-based information regarding the biologic and psychological features of the disorder. You may cite and reference your textbook and other course materials; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirement.