What manifestations might you observe for a patient with ARDS? What complications can Mr. Nguyen develop from being mechanically ventilated? List priority nursing interventions to prevent complications associated with ventilatory support.

Mr. Nguyen is a 58-year-old patient that had septic shock and developed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is orally intubated and on a mechanical ventilator. He is paralyzed and sedated. What manifestations might you observe for a patient with ARDS? What complications can Mr. Nguyen develop from being mechanically ventilated? List priority nursing interventions to prevent complications associated with ventilatory support. What interventions can be implemented specifically to prevent the development of Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia (VAP)? You are orienting in the ICU, the nurse you are working with is not implementing the VAP interventions. What would you do?

The Sunflower on the possibilities and limits of forgiveness by simon wiesenthal

a response paper based on your reading of Simon Wiesenthal’s book, The Sunflower. The paper will consist of basically three components. First a brief summary of the moral dilemma Wiesenthal face(this should be one page) Secondly, you will need to select two of the essays at the end of the book- one in favor of granting forgiveness, the other opposed to the granting of forgiveness. Summarize each respondent’s argument/view and explain why you agree/disagree with him/ her. Lastly, offer your own response to Wiesenthal’s questions and defend your view.

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

Although this book is a novel, it could be considered a form of history– a memoir from a participant, a kind of primary source document. How good is the book as history? How do you feel about the story and the people?