Jean is a 68-year-old female admitted for a total hip replacement. In her interview you learn that she has a history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with a neck circumference of 16 inches and snores much of the night. She is 5’7” and weighs 265 pounds. She states she is sleepy throughout the day. Her other medical history includes: hypertension treated with angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), Diabetic with an Hgb A1c over 8%. Hypercholesteremia treated with a Statin drug. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) with a history of a drug eluting cardiac stent placed 14 months ago and currently on Plavix and ASA. History of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is on Prilosec. Her husband has a history of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) several years ago.

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Discussion:

This unit places a strong emphasis on looking within ourselves and really getting to know who we are. What value do you place on this knowledge and what do you see as the most effective means of searching ourselves? (150-200 words)

Assignment:

While some of your questions in the COMPLETE section are opinion based, many require research and facts to support your answers. In those questions, please utilize APA references and citations. Often opinion questions can be supported by research. APA references and citations should be used to support that as well.

(Answer each question in 200-350 words)

1.Two important concepts in stress management; the value of self-awareness and the importance of being responsible for your own life are themes of the poem “Mirrors” on page 163. Discuss why self-awareness and self-responsibility are important skills in Stress Management. Write a brief summary of the “Mirrors”.

2. Complete the “Personal Values – What is Important to you”, on pages 173-177, of your reading. Upon completion of your reading and scoring, write a summary of your findings.

3. Define Integrity.

4. List and briefly summarize Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Discussion:

This unit places a strong emphasis on looking within ourselves and really getting to know who we are. What value do you place on this knowledge and what do you see as the most effective means of searching ourselves? (150-200 words)

Assignment:

While some of your questions in the COMPLETE section are opinion based, many require research and facts to support your answers. In those questions, please utilize APA references and citations. Often opinion questions can be supported by research. APA references and citations should be used to support that as well.

(Answer each question in 200-350 words)

1.Two important concepts in stress management; the value of self-awareness and the importance of being responsible for your own life are themes of the poem “Mirrors” on page 163. Discuss why self-awareness and self-responsibility are important skills in Stress Management. Write a brief summary of the “Mirrors”.

2. Complete the “Personal Values – What is Important to you”, on pages 173-177, of your reading. Upon completion of your reading and scoring, write a summary of your findings.

3. Define Integrity.

4. List and briefly summarize Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.