The Dilemma of Diagnostic Labeling Special education has taken on a very distinct look compared to 30 years ago. Today‚ most learning disabled students are mainstreamed into classes with other students. While some school experts believe that the labeling of students with a learning disability causes social challenges for those students‚ proper testing and labeling are essential for struggling students to receive the help they need to overcome and better cope with their challenges. The use of disability
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Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes (GD)‚ also known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)‚ is a diabetic disorder that affects 4% of pregnancies making it one of the most common health complications of pregnancy. This condition usually occurs during the second or third trimester when the pregnancy hormones start to take place then fortunately disappears after the child is born. Increased glucose levels in the blood result from when a woman’s body does not produce enough insulin. In most
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“Children are NOT adults‚ and should not be treated as such.” I strongly believe that children are not adults. The term ‘children’ refers to people below the age of 18 and the different terminology already serves as evidence that proves the fact that children are not adults. If not‚ why the different terms to refer to human beings that only differ in age? Children are NOT adults because their mental‚ physical and social capabilities are still in the process of developing – they are essentially
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How to Prevent Obesity in Adults and Young Children Obesity is a growing concern in today’s society; however‚ it is a disease that can be prevented through simple changes in lifestyle. Obesity is defined as being grossly overweight. Benson‚ J. (2009‚ August) (p2) in his article states that obesity is a condition that affects individuals of all ages worldwide. There are many contributing factors to being obese‚ with the main ones being the consumption of junk food‚ lack of a proper diet and exercise
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TDA 2.3 Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults Introduction This unit provides the knowledge that forms the basis of effective communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Learners will find out how to adapt their communication to suit the age or developmental stage of the person they are interacting with. The unit also covers the legislation‚ policies and procedures concerned with confidentiality‚ data protection
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The main issues I noticed this week were inputting the wrong diagnostic code for a patient along with the electronic prescribing errors. These two things are more common than we think. They are very important to fix in order for people to get better and for insurance to cover them. Doling out a wrong diagnostic code might be tremendously costly‚ time-consuming‚ and ineffective for patients; all the more fundamentally‚ it is a risk to patient wellbeing and quality. It comes down to time‚ money‚ expense
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Treatment of Endometriosis Treatment of Endometriosis Endometriosis affects over 70 million women and girls world-wide (Endo Resolved). It is common among women of reproductive age‚ approximately 15%. On average it takes 7 years from the time symptoms appear to diagnosis and finally treatment. Women suffering from endometriosis experience chronic pelvic pain and loss of time and productivity from work and school. Some women of child bearing age also experience infertility (Ryan). Currently there
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Gestational Diabetes The clinic RN reviews Amanda’s prenatal record prior to performing a nursing assessment. Amanda has given birth twice‚ once at 35-weeks (twins) and once at 39-weeks (singleton). All of these children are alive and well. She has had one spontaneous abortion at 9-weeks gestation. 1. How should the nurse record Amanda’s obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L designation? A) 3-2-0-1-3. B) 3-1-1-1-2. C) 4-1-1-1-3. D) 4-2-1-0-2. Correct answer(s): C The nurse notes that
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Daniel Levy Bio- Psychology Diagnostic Report Sadie is a single‚ African American woman who lives in Montana. Her sexual orientation is lesbian. Sadie stated that she lives with her uncle and cousins. She studied Computer Science in New York City and won a scholarship for her academic achievements. Psychological symptoms are deviations of what are considered as normal and indicates
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As far as the Web-based tools‚ like PSV-Lab‚ educators‚ designers and practitioners working with persons with autism could harness their affordances in order to formulate individualised educational programs for adolescents and young adults with autism and prepare their transition from school to work. Secondly‚ they could adapt their instructional interventions and modify students’ long-term individualised programs in order to minimize distractions and negative behaviors. In addition‚ capturing and
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