Assignment

**Read Case Study Attached & Answer Question 1**

Ms. Mason's Decision: Carry her fetus to term or have a partial birth abortion.

Question 1: On the day the physician explained the options to Ms. Mason you are the nurse and try to establish a genuine ethical relationship with her in an effort to convey caring and give support. What are the specific ethical competencies you will exercise for this encounter?

**Read Case Study Attached For Daphoene Haemon & Answer Question 2**

2. DH has been having problems with bleeding. It has been difficult to get the bleeding to stop once it has started. Discuss how AML could affect the formation of and numbers of platelets circulating in DH's blood. (Hint: Discuss how platelets are associated with the myeloid cell line.)

** Read Below & Answer Question 3**

3. Briefly Describe Osteoporosis & include factors that affect bone growth like nutrition or pregnancy. Describe the causes, symptoms and possible treatments. You should have a minimum of 2 academically appropriate resources (your textbook can be one source).

** Read Below & Answer Question 4**

4. Do you have any idea how much sodium you usually consume? Have you ever tried to reduce your sodium intake? For this exercise, track your sodium intake for at least one day and discuss what changes you could have made to achieve a total sodium intake under 2,000 mg. Remember to check the sodium content of each food product on the Nutrition Facts panel of the label, and keep a record of your food choices and estimate the total grams of sodium. You may want to use the handout below, "Spices to Enhance Salt-Free Dishes," to help brainstorm strategies for cooking without salt.