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– 2 years ago

**files (1)**

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**## MSN5270MiddleRangeTheoryWeek511.pdf**

School of Nursing FNP

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical
Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270- Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne
Trigora. Updated 4/2024

1

PURPOSE

Select any middle range nursing theory and do a PowerPoint presentation on ways in
which the theory is applicable to your practice.

END OF COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Critically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of nursing theories.
Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.
Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice.
Apply nursing theory or theories to nursing research.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare
settings

Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical prevention interventions that affect individual and population-
based health outcomes, perform risk assessments, and design plans or programs of care

Relate knowledge of illness and disease management to providing evidence-based care to clients,
communities, and vulnerable populations in an evolving healthcare delivery system. Integrate
nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings

DUE DATE: Submit to the Moodle by Saturday of the end Week 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

POINTS: This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.

REQUIREMENTS
Ã To complete this assignment, you will need to access the Miami Regional University virtual library

database: CINAHL Complete Database, MEDLINE Complete Database, LIRN, and so forth. Our Librarian is

School of Nursing FNP

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical
Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270- Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne
Trigora. Updated 4/2024

2

available to help on campus from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 9:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Remember we now also have a Ask a Librarian option 7 days a week available in Moodle.

Ã This assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on the required components as summarized
in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. This assignment will be graded on quality of information,
use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based
on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria and rubric.

Ã APA format and effective writing is required for the paper.
Ã Use Microsoft PowerPoint
Ã Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this presentation may be

posted under the Q & A Forum.
Ã The length of the presentation is to be approximately 20 slides excluding the title page and reference

pages.
Ã This presentation will be submitted through Turnitin, a Turnitin similarity score of 20% or less is

expected.
Ã A minimum of 6 current scholarly references that are 5 years old or less.

DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Category Points % Description

Introduction

10 10 Discuss the historical background of middle range.

Analysis of the
underpinning for the
theory you select

25 25 Discuss the analysis of the underpinning for middle range you
selected. Theoretical or background work that has been
done in the field that will support formation /creation of
theory

Applications of the

Theory

25 25 Explain how the middle range is used in practice.

Suggestion for
additional research

25 25 Discuss the need for additional research

Conclusion 10 10 All resources correctly referenced

School of Nursing FNP

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical
Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270- Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne
Trigora. Updated 4/2024

3

APA Format & Clarity of
writing

5 5 APA format corrects with no more than 1-2 minor errors: Use of
a minimum of six current scholarly references.

Total: 100 pts 100
%

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270-week #3. Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne Trigora. 05/22 4

GRADING RUBRIC

Assignment Criteria Exceed in Meeting the

Criteria
Meet Criteria Partially Meet Criteria Does Not Meet Criteria

Introduction

(10 points)

Excellent introduction
that includes discussion
the historical
background of the
middle range theory
you selected

10 points

Good introduction that
includes discussion the
historical background of the
middle range theory you
selected

7 points

Basic introduction that
includes discussion the
historical background of the
middle range theory you
selected

4 points

Little or very general
introduction of the
assignment and purpose.
Introduction not well
developed.

0 points

Analysis of the
underpinning for
the middle range
theory you
selected

(25 points)

Student provides an
excellent discussion on
the analysis of the
underpinning for the
middle range theory
which is the theoretical
or background work
that has been done in
the field that will

Student provides a good
discussion the analysis of
the underpinning for the
middle range which is the
theoretical or background
work that has been done in
the field that will support
formation /creation of
theory

17 points

Basic discussion on the
analysis of the underpinning
for middle range which is
the theoretical or
background work that has
been done in the field that
will support formation
/creation of theory

Little or very general
discussion on the analysis of
the underpinning for the
middle range which is the
theoretical or background
work that has been done in
the field that will support
formation /creation of
theory

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing

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support formation
/creation of theory

25 points

11 points < 10 points

Applications of the
Theory of Pain

25 points

Excellent description of
how the theory is used
in practice. Used
approximately 4
examples.

25 points

Good description of how
the theory is used in
practice. Used
approximately 3 examples.

20 points

Basic description of how the
theory is used in practice.
Used approximately 2
examples.

15 points

Little to No description of
how the theory is used in
practice. Used
approximately 1 or no
examples.

10 or less points

Suggestion for
additional
research

25 points

Excellent description
for suggestion for
additional research.

25 points

Good description for
suggestion for additional
research.

20 points

Basic description for
suggestion for additional
research.

17 points

Little to no description for
suggestion for additional
research.

10 points or less

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Conclusion

(10 points)

Provide an excellent
summary of the main

point of the content of
the paper

10 points

Provide a good summary of
the main point of the
content of the paper.

7 points

Provide a basic summary of
the content of the paper.

4 points

Provide little summary of
the main point of the
content of the paper.

0 points

APA format

&

Use of a minimum of
six current scholarly
references.

Clarity of writing

(5 points)

APA format is correct
with no more than 1–2
minor errors

Use of a minimum of six
current scholarly
references.

5 points

Three to five errors in APA
format and/or 1–2 citations
missing.

Use of a minimum of three
to five current scholarly
references.

4 points

Five to six errors in APA
format and/or 3–4 citations
missing.

Use of a minimum of three
to five current scholarly
references.

3 points

APA formatting contains
multiple errors and/or
several citations missing

Use none to two scholarly
references; or use of
outdated scholarly
references.

2 points

**## MSN5270MiddleRangeTheoryWeek511.pdf**

School of Nursing FNP

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical
Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270- Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne
Trigora. Updated 4/2024

1

PURPOSE

Select any middle range nursing theory and do a PowerPoint presentation on ways in
which the theory is applicable to your practice.

END OF COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Critically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of nursing theories.
Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.
Examine the influence that nursing models and theories have upon research and practice.
Apply nursing theory or theories to nursing research.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare
settings

Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical prevention interventions that affect individual and population-
based health outcomes, perform risk assessments, and design plans or programs of care

Relate knowledge of illness and disease management to providing evidence-based care to clients,
communities, and vulnerable populations in an evolving healthcare delivery system. Integrate
nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings

DUE DATE: Submit to the Moodle by Saturday of the end Week 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

POINTS: This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.

REQUIREMENTS
Ã To complete this assignment, you will need to access the Miami Regional University virtual library

database: CINAHL Complete Database, MEDLINE Complete Database, LIRN, and so forth. Our Librarian is

School of Nursing FNP

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical
Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270- Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne
Trigora. Updated 4/2024

2

available to help on campus from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 9:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Remember we now also have a Ask a Librarian option 7 days a week available in Moodle.

Ã This assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on the required components as summarized
in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. This assignment will be graded on quality of information,
use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based
on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria and rubric.

Ã APA format and effective writing is required for the paper.
Ã Use Microsoft PowerPoint
Ã Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this presentation may be

posted under the Q & A Forum.
Ã The length of the presentation is to be approximately 20 slides excluding the title page and reference

pages.
Ã This presentation will be submitted through Turnitin, a Turnitin similarity score of 20% or less is

expected.
Ã A minimum of 6 current scholarly references that are 5 years old or less.

DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Category Points % Description

Introduction

10 10 Discuss the historical background of middle range.

Analysis of the
underpinning for the
theory you select

25 25 Discuss the analysis of the underpinning for middle range you
selected. Theoretical or background work that has been
done in the field that will support formation /creation of
theory

Applications of the

Theory

25 25 Explain how the middle range is used in practice.

Suggestion for
additional research

25 25 Discuss the need for additional research

Conclusion 10 10 All resources correctly referenced

School of Nursing FNP

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical
Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270- Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne
Trigora. Updated 4/2024

3

APA Format & Clarity of
writing

5 5 APA format corrects with no more than 1-2 minor errors: Use of
a minimum of six current scholarly references.

Total: 100 pts 100
%

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270-week #3. Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne Trigora. 05/22 4

GRADING RUBRIC

Assignment Criteria Exceed in Meeting the

Criteria
Meet Criteria Partially Meet Criteria Does Not Meet Criteria

Introduction

(10 points)

Excellent introduction
that includes discussion
the historical
background of the
middle range theory
you selected

10 points

Good introduction that
includes discussion the
historical background of the
middle range theory you
selected

7 points

Basic introduction that
includes discussion the
historical background of the
middle range theory you
selected

4 points

Little or very general
introduction of the
assignment and purpose.
Introduction not well
developed.

0 points

Analysis of the
underpinning for
the middle range
theory you
selected

(25 points)

Student provides an
excellent discussion on
the analysis of the
underpinning for the
middle range theory
which is the theoretical
or background work
that has been done in
the field that will

Student provides a good
discussion the analysis of
the underpinning for the
middle range which is the
theoretical or background
work that has been done in
the field that will support
formation /creation of
theory

17 points

Basic discussion on the
analysis of the underpinning
for middle range which is
the theoretical or
background work that has
been done in the field that
will support formation
/creation of theory

Little or very general
discussion on the analysis of
the underpinning for the
middle range which is the
theoretical or background
work that has been done in
the field that will support
formation /creation of
theory

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing

MSN5270-week #3. Dr. Dionne, Dr. Perez, Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Crespo, Dr. Trabanco, Prof. Leanne Trigora. 05/22 5

support formation
/creation of theory

25 points

11 points < 10 points

Applications of the
Theory of Pain

25 points

Excellent description of
how the theory is used
in practice. Used
approximately 4
examples.

25 points

Good description of how
the theory is used in
practice. Used
approximately 3 examples.

20 points

Basic description of how the
theory is used in practice.
Used approximately 2
examples.

15 points

Little to No description of
how the theory is used in
practice. Used
approximately 1 or no
examples.

10 or less points

Suggestion for
additional
research

25 points

Excellent description
for suggestion for
additional research.

25 points

Good description for
suggestion for additional
research.

20 points

Basic description for
suggestion for additional
research.

17 points

Little to no description for
suggestion for additional
research.

10 points or less

MSN5270 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing

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Conclusion

(10 points)

Provide an excellent
summary of the main

point of the content of
the paper

10 points

Provide a good summary of
the main point of the
content of the paper.

7 points

Provide a basic summary of
the content of the paper.

4 points

Provide little summary of
the main point of the
content of the paper.

0 points

APA format

&

Use of a minimum of
six current scholarly
references.

Clarity of writing

(5 points)

APA format is correct
with no more than 1–2
minor errors

Use of a minimum of six
current scholarly
references.

5 points

Three to five errors in APA
format and/or 1–2 citations
missing.

Use of a minimum of three
to five current scholarly
references.

4 points

Five to six errors in APA
format and/or 3–4 citations
missing.

Use of a minimum of three
to five current scholarly
references.

3 points

APA formatting contains
multiple errors and/or
several citations missing

Use none to two scholarly
references; or use of
outdated scholarly
references.

2 points

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My research focus as Family Nurse Practitioner is on reducing the proportion of adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from moderate to mild anxiety in Plainfield, Illinois, so I'm considering the following variables:

– Independent Variable: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention.
– Dependent Variable: Anxiety severity level (measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7] scale).

### **EBP**

Evidence-Based Practice select an intervention to implement in a nursing practice setting. The intervention must be supported by best practices or empirical research, as noted in the literature. You cite three articles that illustrate this type of support. Briefly 12 pages describe the preparation, design and evaluation process you would use to facilitate success. Create tables to display some of the information below., The EBP must include the following six categories.

I. **Abstract (200-250 words on a separate page)** a. Intro. (1-2 sentences describing importance of study & relevant historical context) b. Problem being studied (one sentence) c. Participant eligibility(inclusion/exclusion) selection (e.g. convenience or random) characteristics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, d. Methods (name of framework/theoretical model), main variables studied, data collection tool(e.g. survey(s), interviews, design (quantitative or qualitative) or implementation e. Major Results (related to the problem/main questions), f. Implications for nursing g. Type “Keywords” below the abstract on the same page followed by words that could be used to conduct computer searches

II. **Introduction & Background** a. Statement of rationale for intervention selection. b. Citation(s) illustrating description of the problem (e.g. statistics or information from professional organizations related to the intervention or other reputable sources). c. Potential Significance of Intervention. Include applicable EBP standards

**III. Preparation for change-intervention** a. Anonymous description of org./unit and its values that might support the intervention b. Perceived barriers to intervention & method of addressing each c. Theoretical model on the phenomena of change (use table to show 3 major variables applied to your intervention) d. Description of steps to facilitate staff & administrative readiness for the intervention e. Collaboration Process (staff/others involved in planning & implementation phases

**IV. Literature Connection & Design** a. Citations illustrating use of intervention b. Advantages and disadvantages of using intervention c. Summarize literature & connect to implementation design d. Description of methodology: design & data collection (implementation target dates, timeline, personnel, tools) e. Describe ongoing support and encouragement activities through the change process (specify actions, frequency, feedback loop)

**V. Evaluation Plan** Suggestion: create a Gantt chart for items a & b a. Description of ongoing monitoring process (who, what, when) b. Description of summative evaluation at the end/specific duration (who, what, when, how well) c. Implications for nsg. in the future (i.e., plan to communicate findings)

**VI. Conclusion Summarize the ideas & overall 10 APA 7th edition references within the last 5 years presented** a. Written Paper: Mechanics Organization Content moves easily from one point to the next with good transition, explains complex ideas with clear and appropriate examples

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**Please ensure that the Discussion includes more than 400 words with scholarly articles, and the plagiarism level must remain below 20%.**

**Antipsychotic medications play a crucial role in managing psychiatric disorders, particularly Schizophrenia. However, understanding their adverse effects is essential for safe and effective patient care. Explores the common adverse effects associated with typical antipsychotics, emphasizing the importance of monitoring, patient education, and individualized treatment approaches.**

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**Please ensure that the Discussion includes more than 400 words with scholarly articles, and the plagiarism level must remain below 20%.** Based on the theory of attachment, what behaviors would a nurse attempt to stimulate when working with parent to promote health attachment? – 2 years ago

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**Please ensure that the Discussion includes more than 400 words with scholarly articles, and the plagiarism level must remain below 20%.**

Based on the theory of attachment, what behaviors would a nurse attempt to stimulate when working with parent to promote health attachment?

– 2 years ago

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**Transgender Youth**

·
_Review the following case study and address the questions that follow._

IDENTIFICATION: The patient is a 14-year-old adopted African-American female-to-male transgender individual. The patient uses the name Joseph and masculine pronouns (he, him, his). He is evaluated in a child and adolescent inpatient crisis unit.

CHIEF COMPLAINT: “My parents don’t understand me.”

HISTORY OF CHIEF COMPLAINT: Patient came out as transgender on social media 2 years ago. At that time, he asked his parents and friends to call him Joseph and to refer to him using masculine pronouns (he, him, his). He wants to wear only boy’s clothing, use the boy’s bathroom at school, and participate in groups and activities for boys. Patient reports that his parents are not accepting of his transgender identity and that their lack of acceptance has contributed to increased anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The patient told his outpatient therapist that he was planning to kill himself by running into oncoming traffic. The therapist contacted his parents, who brought him to the hospital for evaluation.

The patient reports engaging in self-injurious behavior by making superficial cuts to his forearms and occasionally to his breasts “because I hate them. I don’t want them.” Patient reports his last episode of self-injury was “two nights ago” when he used a razor to cut his left forearm.

He reports, “I can’t seem to focus” and that he is in danger of failing two of his classes. He has been sleeping most afternoons after returning home from school. Patient reports feeling “very sad” for the past month. He states he has been eating more than usual and has gained 10 lb in the past month. He is currently prescribed fluoxetine 40 mg by his outpatient psychiatrist.

PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: The patient has been in outpatient therapy on and off since age 4 because of anxiety and issues with gender identity.

He had several trials of medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a young child. He is currently taking fluoxetine 40 mg with some effect on anxiety and depression. They had in-home family therapy for 6 months following a referral from the patient’s school. This therapy ended 4 months ago. This is his first psychiatric hospitalization.

MEDICAL HISTORY: Exercise-induced asthma. Several superficial healing cuts observed on patient’s left forearm.

HISTORY OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE: Patient reports smoking about five cigarettes per day. He denies use of alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit substances. He denies use of any unprescribed hormones.

FAMILY HISTORY: Limited information available about patient’s biologic family, but substance-abuse problems (specific substances unknown) were suspected in patient’s biologic mother. Patient’s adoptive mother has a history of depression.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Perinatal: Unknown because the patient is adopted.

Childhood: The patient was adopted at age 5 after having been in foster care since age 3 because of neglect and physical abuse by his biologic mother. No other children live in the home. The patient began to express cross-gender identity at age 12. He insisted on wearing boy’s clothing and used the boys’ bathroom at school even though the school did not permit this.

Adolescence: The patient expresses distress at developing secondary sex characteristics associated with females. He is currently binding his breasts to create the shape of a flatter chest. He reports intense dysphoria around the time of menstruation. He is attracted to girls and identifies as heterosexual.

TRAUMA/ABUSE HISTORY: Physical abuse and neglect by biologic mother from birth to age 3.

MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION

Appearance: Short hair, dressed in masculine clothing, wearing eyeglasses.

Behavior and psychomotor activity: Restless, bouncing right leg throughout assessment.

Consciousness: Alert.

Orientation: Oriented to person, place, and time.

Memory: Not formally assessed but appears to be intact during this assessment.

Concentration and attention: Reports impaired concentration. Appears mildly distractible during assessment.

Visuospatial ability: Not assessed.

Abstract thought: Not assessed.

Intellectual functioning: Average.

Speech and language: Rapid, mildly pressured.

Perceptions: No evidence of perceptual disturbance.

Thought processes: Coherent, goal directed.

Thought content: No abnormalities.

Suicidality or homicidality: Suicidal ideation with plan to run into traffic. Uncertain intent.

Mood: “Down.”

Affect: Congruent with mood, constricted.

Impulse control: Good during the assessment. His history of self-injurious behavior may be an indication of impulsivity.

Judgment/Insight/Reliability: Fair/Moderate/Moderate.

**Questions**

1. What
**screening tools** and/or
**laboratory tests** would you use to further evaluate this patient?

2. What are your
**differential diagnoses** for this patient?

a. Include DMS-5 TR codes and ICD-10 codes

b. Include rationale for ruling in or ruling out the diagnoses.

c. What diagnosis would you rule in as your
**working diagnosis**?

3. What
**pharmacological, psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic**, and
**complementary and alternative treatments** would you recommend for this patient while hospitalized and at discharge?

4. What
**cultural and ethical considerations** would you consider with this patient?

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**Transgender Youth**

·
_Review the following case study and address the questions that follow._

IDENTIFICATION: The patient is a 14-year-old adopted African-American female-to-male transgender individual. The patient uses the name Joseph and masculine pronouns (he, him, his). He is evaluated in a child and adolescent inpatient crisis unit.

CHIEF COMPLAINT: “My parents don’t understand me.”

HISTORY OF CHIEF COMPLAINT: Patient came out as transgender on social media 2 years ago. At that time, he asked his parents and friends to call him Joseph and to refer to him using masculine pronouns (he, him, his). He wants to wear only boy’s clothing, use the boy’s bathroom at school, and participate in groups and activities for boys. Patient reports that his parents are not accepting of his transgender identity and that their lack of acceptance has contributed to increased anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The patient told his outpatient therapist that he was planning to kill himself by running into oncoming traffic. The therapist contacted his parents, who brought him to the hospital for evaluation.

The patient reports engaging in self-injurious behavior by making superficial cuts to his forearms and occasionally to his breasts “because I hate them. I don’t want them.” Patient reports his last episode of self-injury was “two nights ago” when he used a razor to cut his left forearm.

He reports, “I can’t seem to focus” and that he is in danger of failing two of his classes. He has been sleeping most afternoons after returning home from school. Patient reports feeling “very sad” for the past month. He states he has been eating more than usual and has gained 10 lb in the past month. He is currently prescribed fluoxetine 40 mg by his outpatient psychiatrist.

PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: The patient has been in outpatient therapy on and off since age 4 because of anxiety and issues with gender identity.

He had several trials of medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a young child. He is currently taking fluoxetine 40 mg with some effect on anxiety and depression. They had in-home family therapy for 6 months following a referral from the patient’s school. This therapy ended 4 months ago. This is his first psychiatric hospitalization.

MEDICAL HISTORY: Exercise-induced asthma. Several superficial healing cuts observed on patient’s left forearm.

HISTORY OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE: Patient reports smoking about five cigarettes per day. He denies use of alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit substances. He denies use of any unprescribed hormones.

FAMILY HISTORY: Limited information available about patient’s biologic family, but substance-abuse problems (specific substances unknown) were suspected in patient’s biologic mother. Patient’s adoptive mother has a history of depression.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Perinatal: Unknown because the patient is adopted.

Childhood: The patient was adopted at age 5 after having been in foster care since age 3 because of neglect and physical abuse by his biologic mother. No other children live in the home. The patient began to express cross-gender identity at age 12. He insisted on wearing boy’s clothing and used the boys’ bathroom at school even though the school did not permit this.

Adolescence: The patient expresses distress at developing secondary sex characteristics associated with females. He is currently binding his breasts to create the shape of a flatter chest. He reports intense dysphoria around the time of menstruation. He is attracted to girls and identifies as heterosexual.

TRAUMA/ABUSE HISTORY: Physical abuse and neglect by biologic mother from birth to age 3.

MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION

Appearance: Short hair, dressed in masculine clothing, wearing eyeglasses.

Behavior and psychomotor activity: Restless, bouncing right leg throughout assessment.

Consciousness: Alert.

Orientation: Oriented to person, place, and time.

Memory: Not formally assessed but appears to be intact during this assessment.

Concentration and attention: Reports impaired concentration. Appears mildly distractible during assessment.

Visuospatial ability: Not assessed.

Abstract thought: Not assessed.

Intellectual functioning: Average.

Speech and language: Rapid, mildly pressured.

Perceptions: No evidence of perceptual disturbance.

Thought processes: Coherent, goal directed.

Thought content: No abnormalities.

Suicidality or homicidality: Suicidal ideation with plan to run into traffic. Uncertain intent.

Mood: “Down.”

Affect: Congruent with mood, constricted.

Impulse control: Good during the assessment. His history of self-injurious behavior may be an indication of impulsivity.

Judgment/Insight/Reliability: Fair/Moderate/Moderate.

**Questions**

1. What
**screening tools** and/or
**laboratory tests** would you use to further evaluate this patient?

2. What are your
**differential diagnoses** for this patient?

a. Include DMS-5 TR codes and ICD-10 codes

b. Include rationale for ruling in or ruling out the diagnoses.

c. What diagnosis would you rule in as your
**working diagnosis**?

3. What
**pharmacological, psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic**, and
**complementary and alternative treatments** would you recommend for this patient while hospitalized and at discharge?

4. What
**cultural and ethical considerations** would you consider with this patient?

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**Transgender Youth**

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IDENTIFICATION: The patient is a 14-year-old adopted African-American female-to-male transgender individual. The patient uses the name Joseph and masculine pronouns (he, him, his). He is evaluated in a child and adolescent inpatient crisis unit.

CHIEF COMPLAINT: “My parents don’t understand me.”

HISTORY OF CHIEF COMPLAINT: Patient came out as transgender on social media 2 years ago. At that time, he asked his parents and friends to call him Joseph and to refer to him using masculine pronouns (he, him, his). He wants to wear only boy’s clothing, use the boy’s bathroom at school, and participate in groups and activities for boys. Patient reports that his parents are not accepting of his transgender identity and that their lack of acceptance has contributed to increased anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The patient told his outpatient therapist that he was planning to kill himself by running into oncoming traffic. The therapist contacted his parents, who brought him to the hospital for evaluation.

The patient reports engaging in self-injurious behavior by making superficial cuts to his forearms and occasionally to his breasts “because I hate them. I don’t want them.” Patient reports his last episode of self-injury was “two nights ago” when he used a razor to cut his left forearm.

He reports, “I can’t seem to focus” and that he is in danger of failing two of his classes. He has been sleeping most afternoons after returning home from school. Patient reports feeling “very sad” for the past month. He states he has been eating more than usual and has gained 10 lb in the past month. He is currently prescribed fluoxetine 40 mg by his outpatient psychiatrist.

PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: The patient has been in outpatient therapy on and off since age 4 because of anxiety and issues with gender identity.

He had several trials of medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a young child. He is currently taking fluoxetine 40 mg with some effect on anxiety and depression. They had in-home family therapy for 6 months following a referral from the patient’s school. This therapy ended 4 months ago. This is his first psychiatric hospitalization.

MEDICAL HISTORY: Exercise-induced asthma. Several superficial healing cuts observed on patient’s left forearm.

HISTORY OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE: Patient reports smoking about five cigarettes per day. He denies use of alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit substances. He denies use of any unprescribed hormones.

FAMILY HISTORY: Limited information available about patient’s biologic family, but substance-abuse problems (specific substances unknown) were suspected in patient’s biologic mother. Patient’s adoptive mother has a history of depression.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Perinatal: Unknown because the patient is adopted.

Childhood: The patient was adopted at age 5 after having been in foster care since age 3 because of neglect and physical abuse by his biologic mother. No other children live in the home. The patient began to express cross-gender identity at age 12. He insisted on wearing boy’s clothing and used the boys’ bathroom at school even though the school did not permit this.

Adolescence: The patient expresses distress at developing secondary sex characteristics associated with females. He is currently binding his breasts to create the shape of a flatter chest. He reports intense dysphoria around the time of menstruation. He is attracted to girls and identifies as heterosexual.

TRAUMA/ABUSE HISTORY: Physical abuse and neglect by biologic mother from birth to age 3.

MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION

Appearance: Short hair, dressed in masculine clothing, wearing eyeglasses.

Behavior and psychomotor activity: Restless, bouncing right leg throughout assessment.

Consciousness: Alert.

Orientation: Oriented to person, place, and time.

Memory: Not formally assessed but appears to be intact during this assessment.

Concentration and attention: Reports impaired concentration. Appears mildly distractible during assessment.

Visuospatial ability: Not assessed.

Abstract thought: Not assessed.

Intellectual functioning: Average.

Speech and language: Rapid, mildly pressured.

Perceptions: No evidence of perceptual disturbance.

Thought processes: Coherent, goal directed.

Thought content: No abnormalities.

Suicidality or homicidality: Suicidal ideation with plan to run into traffic. Uncertain intent.

Mood: “Down.”

Affect: Congruent with mood, constricted.

Impulse control: Good during the assessment. His history of self-injurious behavior may be an indication of impulsivity.

Judgment/Insight/Reliability: Fair/Moderate/Moderate.

**Questions**

1. What
**screening tools** and/or
**laboratory tests** would you use to further evaluate this patient?

2. What are your
**differential diagnoses** for this patient?

a. Include DMS-5 TR codes and ICD-10 codes

b. Include rationale for ruling in or ruling out the diagnoses.

c. What diagnosis would you rule in as your
**working diagnosis**?

3. What
**pharmacological, psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic**, and
**complementary and alternative treatments** would you recommend for this patient while hospitalized and at discharge?

4. What
**cultural and ethical considerations** would you consider with this patient?

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Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skill and the information you learned about brain plasticity, motivation, and mindset, answer the questions in this case study assignment to help Monica offer strategies to improve Mark’s chances for doing well on the compliance test.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What kind of mindset does Mark need to embrace to be successful? Describe the impact of mindset on success.

**Question 2:** What type of mindset does Mark currently have, and how does it affect his brain? Explain how mindset affects learning.

**Question 3:** What advice should Monica give to Mark, and why? Describe a specific strategy that Monica can suggest to Mark to improve his memory and better prepare for the compliance test.

**Question 4:** If Mark were your coworker, what important aspects of the situation would you want to keep in mind when offering advice and strategies to him? Why do you think this is important? Explain the importance of tailoring advice and strategies directly to Mark’s situation.

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For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What are the Big 5 personality traits? Name and describe each of them.

**Question 2:** Consider the different approaches to the project taken by both Monica and Jennifer. On which of the Big 5 personality traits do they most differ? Discuss these differences in their personality traits.

**Question 3:** Using what you learned about emotions, what advice would you give to Monica? Describe a specific strategy that Monica can use to manage her emotions and successfully complete the project.

**Question 4:** If you were in this situation, how confident are you that you could successfully resolve a workplace conflict like the one that Monica faced? What past experiences or knowledge influence your answer? Explain how your experience or knowledge can resolve a similar workplace conflict.

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Using what you have learned about the adolescent brain and social development, answer the questions in this case study assignment. Your goals are to help Monica understand why her son makes the choices he does and recommend some strategies that may help solve the problem.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What happens inside the brain of a teenager that makes it difficult for Jordan to weigh the risks and rewards of his behavior? Describe how the adolescent brain weighs risk and reward.

**Question 2:** Why does it appear that Jordan values the opinion of his peers more than the opinion of his mother? Explain the psychological concepts that may account for why Jordan places value on his peers’ opinions.

**Question 3:** What advice would you give Jordan’s mother, Monica, that would teach him how to make better choices and decisions? Discuss a specific strategy that Monica may implement to help her son make better decisions.

**Question 4:** If you were in Monica’s shoes, how would you feel? Explain why a better understanding of Monica’s perspective could result in more constructive advice.

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For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What happens inside the brain of a teenager that makes it difficult for Jordan to weigh the risks and rewards of his behavior? Describe how the adolescent brain weighs risk and reward.

**Question 2:** Why does it appear that Jordan values the opinion of his peers more than the opinion of his mother? Explain the psychological concepts that may account for why Jordan places value on his peers’ opinions.

**Question 3:** What advice would you give Jordan’s mother, Monica, that would teach him how to make better choices and decisions? Discuss a specific strategy that Monica may implement to help her son make better decisions.

**Question 4:** If you were in Monica’s shoes, how would you feel? Explain why a better understanding of Monica’s perspective could result in more constructive advice.

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For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What kind of mindset does Mark need to embrace to be successful? Describe the impact of mindset on success.

**Question 2:** What type of mindset does Mark currently have, and how does it affect his brain? Explain how mindset affects learning.

**Question 3:** What advice should Monica give to Mark, and why? Describe a specific strategy that Monica can suggest to Mark to improve his memory and better prepare for the compliance test.

**Question 4:** If Mark were your coworker, what important aspects of the situation would you want to keep in mind when offering advice and strategies to him? Why do you think this is important? Explain the importance of tailoring advice and strategies directly to Mark’s situation.

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Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skills and what you have learned about personality traits and emotions, answer the questions in this case study assignment. Remember, you are to help Monica calm her anxiety and find a solution to her problem.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What are the Big 5 personality traits? Name and describe each of them.

**Question 2:** Consider the different approaches to the project taken by both Monica and Jennifer. On which of the Big 5 personality traits do they most differ? Discuss these differences in their personality traits.

**Question 3:** Using what you learned about emotions, what advice would you give to Monica? Describe a specific strategy that Monica can use to manage her emotions and successfully complete the project.

**Question 4:** If you were in this situation, how confident are you that you could successfully resolve a workplace conflict like the one that Monica faced? What past experiences or knowledge influence your answer? Explain how your experience or knowledge can resolve a similar workplace conflict.

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Using what you have learned about the adolescent brain and social development, answer the questions in this case study assignment. Your goals are to help Monica understand why her son makes the choices he does and recommend some strategies that may help solve the problem.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What happens inside the brain of a teenager that makes it difficult for Jordan to weigh the risks and rewards of his behavior? Describe how the adolescent brain weighs risk and reward.

**Question 2:** Why does it appear that Jordan values the opinion of his peers more than the opinion of his mother? Explain the psychological concepts that may account for why Jordan places value on his peers’ opinions.

**Question 3:** What advice would you give Jordan’s mother, Monica, that would teach him how to make better choices and decisions? Discuss a specific strategy that Monica may implement to help her son make better decisions.

**Question 4:** If you were in Monica’s shoes, how would you feel? Explain why a better understanding of Monica’s perspective could result in more constructive advice.

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Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skill and the information you learned about brain plasticity, motivation, and mindset, answer the questions in this case study assignment to help Monica offer strategies to improve Mark’s chances for doing well on the compliance test.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What kind of mindset does Mark need to embrace to be successful? Describe the impact of mindset on success.

**Question 2:** What type of mindset does Mark currently have, and how does it affect his brain? Explain how mindset affects learning.

**Question 3:** What advice should Monica give to Mark, and why? Describe a specific strategy that Monica can suggest to Mark to improve his memory and better prepare for the compliance test.

**Question 4:** If Mark were your coworker, what important aspects of the situation would you want to keep in mind when offering advice and strategies to him? Why do you think this is important? Explain the importance of tailoring advice and strategies directly to Mark’s situation.

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Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skills and what you have learned about personality traits and emotions, answer the questions in this case study assignment. Remember, you are to help Monica calm her anxiety and find a solution to her problem.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What are the Big 5 personality traits? Name and describe each of them.

**Question 2:** Consider the different approaches to the project taken by both Monica and Jennifer. On which of the Big 5 personality traits do they most differ? Discuss these differences in their personality traits.

**Question 3:** Using what you learned about emotions, what advice would you give to Monica? Describe a specific strategy that Monica can use to manage her emotions and successfully complete the project.

**Question 4:** If you were in this situation, how confident are you that you could successfully resolve a workplace conflict like the one that Monica faced? What past experiences or knowledge influence your answer? Explain how your experience or knowledge can resolve a similar workplace conflict.

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## Smarter Decisions through Psychology

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Using what you have learned about the adolescent brain and social development, answer the questions in this case study assignment. Your goals are to help Monica understand why her son makes the choices he does and recommend some strategies that may help solve the problem.

For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5–7 sentences) to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.

**Question 1:** What happens inside the brain of a teenager that makes it difficult for Jordan to weigh the risks and rewards of his behavior? Describe how the adolescent brain weighs risk and reward.

**Question 2:** Why does it appear that Jordan values the opinion of his peers more than the opinion of his mother? Explain the psychological concepts that may account for why Jordan places value on his peers’ opinions.

**Question 3:** What advice would you give Jordan’s mother, Monica, that would teach him how to make better choices and decisions? Discuss a specific strategy that Monica may implement to help her son make better decisions.

**Question 4:** If you were in Monica’s shoes, how would you feel? Explain why a better understanding of Monica’s perspective could result in more constructive advice.

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