introduce the health issue and discuss the interventions necessary to prevent the issue and promote health.

ASSIGNMENT # 1
For this assignment, you will introduce the health issue and discuss the interventions necessary to prevent the issue and promote health.

TOPIC: Human immunodeficiency virus diseaseInclude the following in your paper:

  • Introduction/overview of the health issue and the prevalence in the United States and worldwide
  • Contributing factors
  • Prevention strategies
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Diagnostic tests (if applicable)
  • Advanced practice nursing role and management strategies
  • Medical/pharmacological management (if applicable)
  • Follow-up care
  • Conclusion

Write a 2 page paper following APA format. You must include 2–3 scholarly sources in your citations and references.

Explain how you could utilize community strengths to address their challenges.

DISCUSSION WEEK 5

COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK
Have you ever wondered why some areas appear to be safe, clean, and filled with many varied businesses, while others appear run down and lined with only check-cashing centers, fast-food restaurants, and liquor stores? As a macro social worker, you often will see that communities thrive and falter due to the resources available. The ways in which society provides and allocates resources disproportionately benefits certain groups while harming others through lack of resources or displacement.
All communities have strengths despite their challenges. Use of the strengths-based perspective helps you to identify the potential strengths of a community and how to advocate for its members to obtain the resources and services they need to be successful.
RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE
Identify characteristics that represent your community. Then, take a picture that represents these characteristics in your community. Note that your photo does not need to be literal—it can be symbolic.
BY DAY 3
Post a response to the following:
Include a picture you took that represents the characteristics you identified in the community.
Provide a description of the community.
Explain the strengths and challenges associated with that community based on its characteristics.
Explain how you could utilize community strengths to address their challenges.
Identify at least three (3) macro-practice skills, and explain how you would use these skills to help the community address their challenges.
Support your post with examples from the course text and any other resources used to respond to this Discussion. Demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. Include a full reference of resources at the bottom of the post.
BY DAY 6
Respond to at least two colleagues:
Identify a role a social worker might take when working with the community identified by your colleague. Provide a specific example of what that role might look like.
OR
Describe two social work skills your colleague could use when practicing with this community.

 

REFERENCES

Required Readings
Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull, G. H., Jr. (2018). Empowerment series: Understanding generalist practice (8th ed.). CENGAGE Learning.
Chapter 4, “Skills for Working With Organizations and Communities” (pp. 138–174)
Austin, M. J., Anthony, E. K., Knee, R. T., & Mathias, J. (2016). Revisiting the relationship between micro and macro social work practice. Links to an external site. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 97(4), 270–277. https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.2016.97.33

 

 

Compare the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis.

Rubric
Create documentation in the Focused SOAP Note Template about the patient in the case study. In the Subjective section, provide: • Chief complaint• History of present illness (HPI)• Past psychiatric history• Medication trials and current medications• Psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis• Pertinent substance use, family psychiatric/substance use, social, and medical history• Allergies• ROS
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome in the Objective section, provide: • Review of Systems (ROS) documentation and relate if pertinent to the chief complaint, HPI, and history• Diagnostic results, including any labs, imaging, or other assessments needed to develop the differential diagnoses
In the Assessment section, provide: • Results of the mental status examination, presented in paragraph form• At least three differentials with supporting evidence. List them from top priority to least priority. Compare the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case.
In the Plan section, provide:• Your plan for psychotherapy• Your plan for treatment and management, including alternative therapies. Include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up parameters as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan. • Incorporate one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy.
Reflect on this case. Discuss what you learned and what you might do differently. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), social determinates of health, health promotion, and disease prevention that takes into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Provide at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidenced-based guidelines that relate to this case to support your diagnostics and differential diagnoses. Be sure they are current (no more than 5 years old).
Resources
Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2015). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry (11th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Chapter 8, “Mood Disorders”
Zakhari, R. (2020). The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification review manual. Springer.
Chapter 11, “Mood Disorders”
CrashCourse. (2014, September 8). Depressive and bipolar disorders: Crash course psychology #30 Links to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ZwMlHkWKDwM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwMlHkWKDwM&t=1sLinks to an external site.
Walden University. (2021). Case study: Petunia Park. Walden University Blackboard. https://waldenu.instructure.com
ASSESSING, DIAGNOSING, AND TREATING ADULTS WITH MOOD DISORDERS
It is important for the PMHNP to have a comprehensive understanding of mood disorders to assess and accurately formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan for patients presenting with these disorders. Mood disorders may be diagnosed when a patient’s emotional state meets the diagnostic criteria for severity, functional impact, and length of time. Those with a mood disorder may find that their emotions interfere with work, relationships, or other parts of their lives that impact daily functioning. Mood disorders may also lead to substance abuse or suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and although they are not likely to go away on their own, they can be managed with an effective treatment plan and understanding of how to manage symptoms.
In this Assignment you will assess, diagnose, and devise a treatment plan for a patient in a case study who is presenting with a mood disorder.

To prepare
Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the insights they provide about assessing, diagnosing, and treating mood disorders.
Review the Focused SOAP Note template, which you will use to complete this Assignment. There is also a Focused SOAP Note Exemplar provided as a guide for Assignment expectations.
Review the video, Case Study: Petunia Park. You will use this case as the basis of this Assignment. In this video, a Walden faculty member is assessing a mock patient. The patient will be represented onscreen as an avatar.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from this patient.
Consider what interview questions you would need to ask this patient
Consider patient diagnostics missing from the video:
Provider Review outside of interview:
Temp 98.2 Pulse 90 Respiration 18 B/P 138/88
Laboratory Data Available: Urine drug and alcohol screen negative.  CBC within normal ranges, CMP within normal ranges. Lipid panel within normal ranges. Prolactin Level 8; TSH 6.3 (H)
Assignment
Develop a Focused SOAP Note, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate a primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into your responses in the template:
Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomatology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life?
Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment?
Assessment: Discuss the patient’s mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses with supporting evidence, listed in order from highest to lowest priority. Compare the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case.
Plan: What is your plan for psychotherapy? What is your plan for treatment and management, including alternative therapies? Include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up parameters as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan. Also incorporate one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy.
Reflection notes: Reflect on this case. Discuss what you learned and what you might do differently. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), social determinates of health, health promotion, and disease prevention that takes into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.).

Explain the concept of culture shock by imagining that a person who lived in the United States in the 1860s time traveled to the United States of today.

This week, you will submit a rough dr a f t . Choose your favorite short answer question from the worksheets in weeks 2 and 3 and develop it into a draft e-ssay of at least  four hundred words. Here are the t opic  options:
What does the term “cultural universals” mean? What are some examples of cultural universals? Can you think of any cultural universals that take different forms in different cultures?
Do you agree with the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis that language shapes our perception of ourselves and of our reality? Why or why not? For example, does language impact how we think about gender, race, and/or ethnicity? If so, how so? If not, why not?
What are values? How do values differ from norms? Do you think there are a shared set of core values that Americans share? Why or why not? Try and support your opinion by discussing some concrete examples from your culture.
Explain the concept of culture shock by imagining that a person who lived in the United States in the 1860s time traveled to the United States of today. What are some aspects of American culture that might shock this visitor? Are there any aspects of American culture that might not be surprising?
What does “socialization” mean? Why is the family considered by most sociologists and psychologists to be the most important agent of socialization? Do you agree? What do you think are some other significant agents of socialization?
Do you think human beings are a product of nature, nurture, or both? How so? Try and develop your response with some concrete ex maples .
Why does Carol Gilligan think that gender impacts social and moral development? Do you agree? Why or why not? What about other aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, disability, and/or socio-economic class? Try and develop your response with some concrete examples.
Consider the four main psychological and sociological theories of human development and socialization. Which do you find the most compelling, and why? Be sure to briefly explain the theory you chose in your response.    No plagiarism

Describe the type of data needing to be collected and the techniques you would use.

Assessment Description

Based on the statistical tests in this course, this assignment requires you to write a description of a potential research project using the following scenario.

Scenario: Imagine you are a Math Committee Review member at the local elementary school. You have been asked to review a curriculum change for 5th graders in math.

In 1,250-1,500 words, address the following prompts based on the above scenario:

  1. Include a brief background of the problem and why it is important. From this information, identify a clearly written research question.
  2. State the null and alternative hypothesis (in both words and statistical notation) needed to address the research question.
  3. Describe the type of data needing to be collected and the techniques you would use.
  4. Choose which statistical test you would use to conduct the study. Support your method with research.
  5. How might you report your findings? Explain the potential ethical dilemmas.

Use three to five scholarly resources to defend this proposal.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

Describe the type of data needing to be collected and the techniques you would use.

Assessment Description

Based on the statistical tests in this course, this assignment requires you to write a description of a potential research project using the following scenario.

Scenario: Imagine you are a Math Committee Review member at the local elementary school. You have been asked to review a curriculum change for 5th graders in math.

In 1,250-1,500 words, address the following prompts based on the above scenario:

  1. Include a brief background of the problem and why it is important. From this information, identify a clearly written research question.
  2. State the null and alternative hypothesis (in both words and statistical notation) needed to address the research question.
  3. Describe the type of data needing to be collected and the techniques you would use.
  4. Choose which statistical test you would use to conduct the study. Support your method with research.
  5. How might you report your findings? Explain the potential ethical dilemmas.

Use three to five scholarly resources to defend this proposal.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

Review the Resources for guidance and develop a PICO(T) question of interest to you for further study.

 Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
  • Review the materials offering guidance on using databases, performing keyword searches, and developing PICO(T) questions provided in the Resources.
  • Based on the clinical issue of interest and using keywords related to the clinical issue of interest, search at least two different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles related to your clinical issue of interest. You should not be using systematic reviews for this assignment, select original research articles.
  • Review the Resources for guidance and develop a PICO(T) question of interest to you for further study. It is suggested that an Intervention-type PICOT question be developed as these seem to work best for this course.