Module 5 Case Study

Ethical Branding in Franchising

After reading the case “Ethical Branding in Franchising: Implications for Brand Values and Corporate Culture” by Gringarten & Fernández-Calienes, pages 35-49, write a case study using the Case Analysis Outline attached below.

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Submission Instructions:

  • The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
  • The paper is to be 1000 words in length, current APA style, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
  • No  references required.
  • Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.
  • Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
  • You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

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CASE ANALYSES (3 pages maximum):A

Students are to use the Case Analysis Outline – suggested format – in the syllabus (see below) to review each assigned case.

I.  Case Analysis Outline – Suggested Format

(a)  Overview of major issues – describe the challenges/problems/issues outlined in the case. This section should be clear and succinct. You can make use of bullet points to describe the issues.

(b)  Applications of key themes – elaborate what you have learned from the assigned case by directly relating/connecting the case to concepts and themes described in the different chapters.

(c)  Analysis

 Situational Analysis

External Environmental Analysis (Outside of the organization)

Economic, Social, Political, Technological opportunities and challenges

Internal Environmental Analysis (Specific to the organization)  

Organization’s internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and external threats

Describe the firm’s product, pricing, distribution/place, and promotion strategy (if applicable) 

Market Analysis

Description of the target market including primary customers/target market

In analysis, you can also put down your own thoughts and opinions about the issues/challenges described in the case. You can bring in outside information (such as the latest news, articles, references to any calculations, charts, diagrams or graphs*). If applicable, you can also answer any questions at the end of each case. These questions can also be used as a guide to develop the other sections of your case summary/write-up.

(d)  Recommendations

Development and Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives, Recommendation of the better Alternative, Implementation Techniques for Recommended Alternative (How, when, where, why).

Please note: If any of the above outline points are not applicable to your case, you can skip those points in your case write-up.

Lesson-2 (Discussion)

 

Team Performance, Productivity and Rewording Teamwork

Module 2 focuses on performance, productivity, and rewarding teamwork. Based on your understanding, discuss the following.

1) Discuss how to access team productivity:

2) What conditions need to be in place for teams to excel and why?

3) Suggestion ways to design teamwork so that threats to performance is minimized

4) As a manager, how would you reward teamwork?

Specific Instructions:

Read and respond to your classmates’ posts. See class posting/discussion requirements.

Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and any additional sources.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Respond to at least 3 your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:

• Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence or research.

• Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.

• Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library.

• Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.

• Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Campbellsville University Library

• Make suggestions based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.

• Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

Response -1(Sridhar)

 

Hi,

Discuss how to access team productivity?

There are teams all over the world, and we do group work in all aspects to accomplish the task. There are different teams that perform different tasks with respect to the operations of their department

Collaboration helps the organization improve its capacity to achieve outstanding results. It brings together information, technology, employees, and organizations to achieve their goals. The leader is appointed, who cares about the activities, productivity, and cohesion of the team.

Every other team and its members are dissatisfied and satisfied with how their team works. Such groups exist in every organization, and every person faces this in their profession. Nevertheless, the group’s performance and teamwork remain positive and achieve the goals and responsibilities that are given to them.

A group of people working in an organization for a similar facility is called a team. The productivity of each organization depends on the team’s participation and support. The performance of a group is a multi-stage process that can increase the satisfaction of employees or team members with their work in the organization and provide space and proper requirements to improve their performance in the tasks assigned. The performance of the group can be accessed through regular meetings in accordance with the work. e-mails are not the proper information to identify the fulfillment of the task of specific personnel. Proper communication can be carried out through regular meetings, and we can determine how much work is done, what the problem is with the task, and how to solve these problems at regular meetings. Accepting the suggestions of team members to solve the problem associated with the task, we can speed up the productivity through these regular meetings. The team leader or manager must monitor the work of the employee every day in accordance with his tasks. In this way, we can access the performance of the team.

What conditions need to be in place for teams to excel and why?

Requires excellent guidance for creating an excellent team (Llopis, 2012). Whether professional environment, professional sports, restaurants or any place where the team is going to work together in order to get results, must have a strong mutual understanding among themselves, must know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and their experience. This is necessary since it helps to distribute responsibilities according to opportunities and skills.

The team leader should know what is at stake, and how to do it, so that he knows what resources are needed, and can decide the implementation schedule. As the scope and terms are determined, the leader must properly allocate the roles and responsibilities of team members. The leader must acknowledge what work is completed, what he expects, and if there are any road blocks to complete it. Finally, the leader should celebrate the success of the team and its team members. All these conditions affect the work of the team and the results that it produces.

Leaders and team leaders should meet regularly, and this meeting should discuss the project process and work-related problems. At these meetings should take into account the feedback of team members. Several types of solutions may appear from the team members. Direct communication is possible at regular meetings. This can help improve the working style of team members. Thus, regular meetings can help improve the team.

Managers must establish rules, and they must regularly monitor the task of each team member. They must help the team member to perform their tasks in a timely manner (Sal DiFonzo, 2014). This can help a team member become a professional in his work.

Suggestion ways to design teamwork so that threats to performance is minimized

While incentive plans provide rewards for specific team goals, performance management can also facilitate teamwork (DiFonzo, 2014)

Managerial abilities and attitudes play a very important role in the team because the employee’s relationship with the leader is the most important characteristic of their work. Managers need to interact with the employee, they need to know how the employee feels about the team and to what extent he/she participates in the team.

The leader needs to understand what the strength and skill of the employee are. This helps the employee to work better in the team. In addition, the leader must provide little flexibility to team members in all aspects, perhaps, rather than imposing strict restrictions.

Several methods are used to develop effective teamwork to minimize the threat of team performance.

Effective communication is the first method to reduce performance threats. Good communication between team leaders and their partners is very important for the growth and productivity of the whole team. Effective communication can reduce the threat of dissatisfaction with work and arguments between team members. The size of the group is also very important to reduce performance threats. Evaluating the size of the team, directors can maximize team productivity. The size of the team also guarantees a high intensity of the presentation of the team. Thus, there are several ways to develop effective teamwork (Schippers, Hartog, & Knippenberg, 2008).

As a manager, how would you reward teamwork?

       Compensation for teamwork is very necessary for better team performance and cohesion. As a manager, I would be grateful and grateful to my team members for everything they do and what they do. I will give them all the flexibility they need so that they are productive in what they do. In addition, I would put a couple of working lunch on the calendar as a token of gratitude.

The remuneration of the group is similar to the perception of their fetus. They recognize the association of the form of gratitude for their work, which gives them a lift and confidence. As an administrator, I will send a fee to assess their hard work. First of all, I express my deep gratitude to them for their hard work. I will demonstrate to them my confidence in them and give them some kind of blessing or offer them a transporter opening.

References:

[1] The Five-Factor Model of Personality in the Workplace. (n.d.). Retrieved February 03, 2018, from http://www.personalityresearch.org/papers/neubert.html

[2] Joran Beel. (2007, November 4)   Project Team Rewards: Rewarding and Motivating Your Project Team. Retrieved February 03, 2018, from  http://team-rewards.de/files/Project_Team_Rewards—eBook_Medium_Quality_(c).pdf

[3] Hackman, M. Z., & Johnson, C. E. (2013). Leadership: A communication perspective. Waveland Press.Retrieved February 03, 2018

[4] Linda Ray. (2012, June 12). How to Design a Teamwork Environment to Minimize Job Dissatisfaction. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/design-teamwork-environment-minimize-job-dissatisfaction-48535.html

[5] Sal DiFonzo. (2014, June 1). Improving Teamwork Through Effective Compensation Design. Retrieved from https://www.fminet.com/fmi-quarterly/article/2014/06/improving-teamwork-through-effective-compensation-design/

Response-2(RINI)

 

It is exceptionally fundamental to have your group more gainful. To get to group profitability the main thing is to have a reasonable chain of correspondence. Group will have the capacity to cooperate successfully just in the event that they see each other well so openness is of the utmost importance part. There ought to be set of correspondence rules to be trailed by the group. The second thing is to have medium of correspondence set like which apparatus group will use to achieve other like SharePoint or some sort of programming which will keep group associated. May be if few part are seaward it winds up hard to impart once in a while so the correct planning ought to be set when everybody will have meeting. Third and last thing I would state the group will be more gainful if there is less prevention, impediments and diversions. An appropriate positive workplace is exceptionally important.

As indicated by me for the group to exceed expectations it is critical that there is no correspondence hole or misjudging between colleagues. A shared comprehension between colleagues will make group more grounded. There ought to be receptiveness to share learning and data among colleagues. Like might be one individual is master in retail field on which the task is going on, so he or she should impart information to others yet it happens just if request. Each colleague should regard and bolster each other, positive intensity is great however strife and weigh less conduct and injurious dialect ought to be kept away from. The imperative thing is all colleagues should share a shared objective and ought to be submitted for that. In conclusion time administration is additionally fundamental that everybody play out its assignment in right group to accomplish the group objective.

A group must be composed remembering the task and goal of organization. The dangers will be limited if group is planned in way that is clear with the vision and objective to accomplish, sees each other, help each other, speak with each other on everyday schedule and do general catch up of the errand. Every last colleague ought to be on same page and there should compensate based group structure, one who does diligent work or brilliant work will be remunerated. Inspiration and motivation between groups ought to be there.

References

Chibuzor, M. (2017, January 18). Workzone Project Management Software. 3 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Team’s Productivity | Workzone. Retrieved from http://www.workzone.com/blog/3-simple-strategies-to-improve-your-teams-productivity/

Warkocz, M. (2015, September 06). Goyello blog about IT software, coding and Agile management. Check what 5 features you need to excel at teamwork. Retrieved from http://blog.goyello.com/2015/06/09/what-you-need-to-excel-at-teamwork/

Ray, Linda. (n.d.). How to Design a Teamwork Environment to Minimize Job Dissatisfaction. Small Business – Chron.com. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/design-teamwork-environment-minimize-job-dissatisfaction-48535.html

Response-3(Shravan)

 

Focuses on performance, productivity, and rewarding teamwork. Based on your understanding, discuss the following.

Discuss how to access team productivity.

“Tune in to workers. While changing over three siloes divisions to twelve multifunctional groups concentrated on client accounts, the organization questioned a cross area of workers and discovered that they were exceptionally impervious to group based pay.

Recognize particular parts. The firm settled an arrangement of separated remuneration in light of the particular aptitudes every part gives to a group. Since every individual has a one of a kind capacity, it’s moderately simple for chiefs to distinguish singular commitments. Representatives are assessed on measures, for example, work learning and work quality.

Be steady about assessment. All individuals from a given group are assessed by one chief as opposed to a variety of utilitarian supervisors.

Join groups through acknowledgment. The organization energizes collaboration and participation by recognizing people’s commitments to their groups and expressly following and imparting the groups’ part in the organization’s prosperity”

What conditions need to be in place for teams to excel and why?

Your family aren’t imbecilic; they know when they have been stuck on a social event that has no master and whose choices will be overruled by you or some other director in the alliance. Precisely when that is the condition they will look at and you won’t get their best considerations. The best social occasions are those that are doing basic work for their affiliations, and that have been empowered the ace to settle on fundamental choices. Right when your get-togethers are completely connected with you will have the opportunity and capacity to meander before long from settling on each and every choice for your business. By offering control to your social affair you can place essentialness in more basic things. This doesn’t mean, regardless, that you let go completely. Stay in contact with your get-togethers and certification they are accountable for their advance and results.

Suggestion ways to design teamwork so that threats to performance is minimized?

“Tune in to workers. While changing in excess of three siloed divisions to twelve multifunctional packs concentrated on client accounts, the affiliation investigated a cross zone of workers and found that they were exceptionally impervious to accumulate based pay. See particular parts. The firm settled a game-plan of detached pay in light of the particular aptitudes each part accommodates a social affair. Since every individual has a one of a kind cutoff, it’s respectably fundamental for manager to perceive single obligations. Operators are reviewed on measures, for example, work learning and work quality.

Be tireless about assessment. All individuals from a given social occasion are assessed by one supervisor instead of a variety of utilitarian administrators. Join clusters through attestation. The affiliation enables composed exertion and participation by seeing people’s obligations to their social affairs and expressly following and giving the get-togethers’ part in the affiliation’s flourishing”

As a manager, how would you reward teamwork?

•           “Listen to masters: While changing in excess of three siloed divisions to twelve multifunctional bundles concentrated on client accounts, the affiliation investigated a cross area of agents and found that they were phenomenally impervious to assemble based pay.

•           Identify particular parts: The firm settled a game-plan of confined pay in light of the particular limits each part accommodates a social occasion. Since every individual has a striking breaking point, it’s respectably direct for officials to perceive specific obligations. Agents are reviewed on measures, for example, work learning and work quality.

•           Be obvious about assessment:  All individuals from a given social occasion are reviewed by one official rather than a variety of practical boss.

•           Unite packs through confirmation: The affiliation supports joint exertion and speculation by seeing people’s obligations to their get-togethers and unequivocally following and passing on the social occasions’ part in the affiliation’s prosperity”

References:

https://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/masters-learning-and-organizational-change/knowledge-lens/stories/2011/team-based-rewards.html

https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/5-steps-to-maximize-team-performance.html

dicussions 1

In 2004, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and accrediting agencies sought to develop uniform standardization of education, accreditation, licensure, and certification across the advanced practice arena. The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education separated the APRNs into four distinct roles: certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and in at least one of six population foci: family/individual across the lifespan, adult-gerontology, neonatal, pediatrics, women’s health/gender-related, or psychiatric/mental health (Consensus Model). However, the nurse leader and the nurse educator are missing from the four identified roles. Some experts believe that the nurse leader and the nurse educator roles are advanced practice nurse role while others do not.

  • Explore the pros and cons for identifying the nurse leader and nurse educator roles as advanced practice nurses.
  • Based on the evidence from your research and resources, state if you agree or disagree on these roles meeting advanced practice nurse statue.
  • Discuss the rationale for your decision and support with evidence.

Resources

Educator

Booth, T.L., Emerson, C.J., Christi, J., Hackney, M.G., & Souter, S. (2016). Preparation of academic nurse educators. Nurse Education in Practice, 19, 54-57. Retrieved from Proquest – USU Library

O’Lynn, C. (2015). Endorsing the Doctor of Nursing practice pathway for nurse educators. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(9), 475-477. Retrieved from Proquest – USU Library

National League for Nursing – http://www.nln.org/

American Association Colleges of Nursing – http://www.aacnnursing.org/

Leader

AONE Nurse Executive Competencies

  • Due: Saturday, 11:59 pm PT
  • Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
  • Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

practical English… writting

 

  1. Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition needs to be three to five paragraphs long. It must contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

    For the purpose of this examination, sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment without a predetermined outcome.” If you choose to explain why a certain sport is your favorite, please ensure that the chosen sport fits this definition.

    • Argue for or against the limitation of speed limits.
    • Explain why a certain sport is your favorite.
    • Compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer.
    • Describe a SINGLE memorable day in your life. 

  2. Write a letter of complaint. Follow the rules for a formal letter, and use the full-block style. The complaint may be about anything you wish (such as malfunctioning equipment, poor building maintenance, or disruptive noises from a nearby business). You can base your letter on a true experience, or you can make up all the details you need.

Please note that a form letter or a template cannot be used in constructing your response to question 2. When a form letter or template is used, you are giving little to no thought to wording or formatting, and you are not actually creating your own complaint; you are simply filling in the blanks of someone else’s work. 

8 responses for DQ1&2 done

1 postsRe: Topic 7 DQ 2

Hi class,

When choosing a theory or model, many factors need to be considered, such as the specific health problem, target population, and program contexts Common theories and models that are used for health promotion and disease prevention programs include ecological models, the health belief model, stages of change model, social cognitive theory, and planned behavior (RHI hub, 2018).

The ecological model highlights people’s interactions with their physical and sociocultural environments. Factors recognized in models include intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional and organizational, community, and public policy. The health belief model is used to explain and predict individual changes in health behaviors. The key factors include individuals; s perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy. The transtheoretical model explains an individual’s readiness to change their behavior. The social cognitive theory’s factor that influences individual health behavior includes personal experiences, the actions of others, and environmental factors. Lastly, the theory of reasoned action suggests that a person’s health is determined by their intention to perform a behavior (RHI hub, 2018)..

RHI hub. (2018, April 30). Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Theories and Models – Rural Toolkit. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/health-promotion/2/theories-and-models#:%7E:text=There%20are%20several%20theories%20and,health%20promotion%20and%20disease%20prevention.&text=The%20Health%20Belief%20Model,Social%20Cognitive%20Theory

8) missing =  M.F    
2 postsRe: Topic 7 DQ 2

Hello Professor,

Many factors should be addressed when considering choosing a theory or model to use in a health promotion or disease prevention program. Obviously, it is important to analyze what health problem is being addressed to pick a proper theory that supports the right solution. Another important factor is awareness of the target population being addressed. Factors that should be considered when determining the target population are gender, age, geographic location, and health literacy. For example, providing health promotion or disease prevention information can vary depending on if the individual is a child or an elderly person, as well as the gender. When analyzing if the health belief model is appropriate to use and to ensure success, the “cues to action” should be meaningful and applicable to the target audience. If applying the stages of change model to a health promotion or disease prevention program it is important to remember that individuals can move back and forth through the different stages.

Resources

Glanz, K. (2016). Social and Behavioral Theories. National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://obssr.od.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Social-and-Behavioral-Theories.pdf.

Health Communication Strategies – Rural Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Toolkit. (2021). https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/health-promotion/2/strategies/health-communication.

power point 50 works per slide and can be 17-25 slides

 

Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least three (3) citations throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

In a separate Word document, create speakers notes to explain your slides (minimum 50 words per slide). Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

After researching information on medical records and charts, prepare a PowerPoint making sure at a minimum you cover the following areas:

  • History
  • Describe what medical records and charts include.
  • Provide pros and cons of paper vs. electronic.
  • Importance of using medical records & charts – Give three detailed examples.
  • Why is the Joint Commission important? What do they do?
  • Why is HIPAA essential and what does it do?
  • How is the Joint Commission and HIPAA involved in the creation of this tool?
  • With electronic medical records (EMR), does one size fit all? Why or why not.

Assignment Expectations

Length: Your power-point should be between 17-25 slides; answers must thoroughly address the prompts/questions in a clear, concise manner   

Structure:

Title slide and reference slides in APA style (at least 1 slide each)

History (3-4 slides)

Medical Records/Charts Include (3-4 slides)

Paper/Electronic (2-3 slides)

Importance (3-4 slides)

Joint Commission (1-2 slides)

HIPPA (1-2 slides)

Joint Commission/HIPPA (1-2 slides)

EMR (1-2 slides)

Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides, include a script with the verbiage you would say when presenting; script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide and saved to a Word document.

Review the rubric for further criteria to obtain the best possible grade.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.

Format:  Save your script assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint document and a Word document (.pptx) and (.doc or .docx).

discussion w9

 

Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice

As your EBP skills grow, you may be called upon to share your expertise with others. While EBP practice is often conducted with unique outcomes in mind, EBP practitioners who share their results can both add to the general body of knowledge and serve as an advocate for the application of EBP.

In this Discussion, you will explore strategies for disseminating EBP within your organization, community, or industry.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and reflect on the various strategies presented throughout the course that may be helpful in disseminating effective and widely cited EBP.
    • This may include: unit-level or organizational-level presentations, poster presentations, and podium presentations at organizational, local, regional, state, and national levels, as well as publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Reflect on which type of dissemination strategy you might use to communicate EBP.

Post at least two dissemination strategies you would be most inclined to use and explain why. Explain which dissemination strategies you would be least inclined to use and explain why. Identify at least two barriers you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies you are most inclined to use. Be specific and provide examples. Explain how you might overcome the barriers you identified.

Benchmark – STEM Unit Plan

 

When teachers contextualize learning and integrate that context across all subjects, students are typically more engaged in learning and are able to make connections.

For this benchmark assignment, you will create a four day mini-unit by completing the “STEM Unit Plan Template” that integrates science, math, technology, and engineering. Select a K-3 grade level for your unit (preferably the same grade you have been using throughout this course) and one area (science, math, technology, or engineering) to use as the primary content area of focus. Integrate the three remaining content areas into the unit as much as possible. Use your state’s standards to identify the learning goals and targets. Use the “Class Profile” to provide background data on your students.

In your unit be sure to outline lessons that:

  1. Develop students’ abilities to use the major concepts of the subject area (science, technology, engineering, or math) that you selected for the unit.
  2. Integrate concepts from the remaining three content areas to help students successfully apply their developing skills.
  3. Incorporate effective strategies in which students engage in the equitable and appropriate use of digital tools and resources
  4. Differentiate the instruction based on the needs of the students in the class (as outlined on the “Class Profile”), using developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate teaching and learning strategies

In addition, include a research-based rationale for your instructional choices. In 750-1,000 words, describe the following:

  1. An explanation of the strategies and resources utilized, including technological tools, for the STEM instruction.
  2. How you used the data from the “Class Profile” to modify instruction to meet each child’s learning needs and promote positive outcomes.
  3. How the legal and ethical use of digital information and technology would be modeled in the unit.

Cite 2-3 scholarly resources that support your rationale.

Prepare the rationale portion of the assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

AttachmentsECS-585-T5-STEM Unit Plan Template.docx 

Stage II melanoma

 

Mr. B, a 40-year-old avid long-distance runner previously in good health, presented to his primary provider for a yearly physical examination, during which a suspicious-looking mole was noticed on the back of his left arm, just proximal to the elbow. He reported that he has had that mole for several years, but thinks that it may have gotten larger over the past two years. Mr. B reported that he has noticed itchiness in the area of this mole over the past few weeks. He had multiple other moles on his back, arms, and legs, none of which looked suspicious. Upon further questioning, Mr. B reported that his aunt died in her late forties of skin cancer, but he knew no other details about her illness. The patient is a computer programmer who spends most of the work week indoors. On weekends, however, he typically goes for a 5-mile run and spends much of his afternoons gardening. He has a light complexion, blonde hair, and reports that he sunburns easily but uses protective sunscreen only sporadically.

Physical exam revealed: Head, neck, thorax, and abdominal exams were normal, with the exception of a hard, enlarged, non-tender mass felt in the left axillary region. In addition, a 1.6 x 2.8 cm mole was noted on the dorsal upper left arm. The lesion had an appearance suggestive of a melanoma. It was surgically excised with 3 mm margins using a local anesthetic and sent to the pathology laboratory for histologic analysis. The biopsy came back Stage II melanoma.

1. How is Stage II melanoma treated and according to the research how effective is this treatment?

250 words.

Case Study Preschool Child

    

Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease. 

    

Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide citations/references for your answers in APA format. 

     

Ricky, age 4 years, arrives in the clinic with his mother. Ricky lives with his mother and father, who both work full-time, and his infant sister. Their extended family lives in a different state more than 100 miles away. Both parents are of average height and in good health. Ricky’s mother mentions that Ricky often expresses frustration, particularly in regard to food. Conflict over food occurs every day. Mealtime is a battle to get him to eat, unless his mother feeds him. Ricky’s baby sister seems to tolerate all baby foods but requires her mother to spoon-feed. Ricky’s mother is quite frustrated and concerned that he will become malnourished. 

    

Reflective Questions 

1. What additional assessment information would you collect? 

 2. What questions would you ask, and how would you further explore this issue with the 

 mother? 

 

3. In what ways does the distance of the extended family influence this family’s approach to 

 health promotion? 

 

4. What factors would you consider to determine whether malnourishment is a factor in this 

family?

Due date Thursday July 8. 12:00 M