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5. List 3 examples of the “science” of nursing

5. List 3 examples of the “science” of nursing

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D. What is Nursing? 4. Discuss the ANA definition of nursing. 5. Explain the meaning of...

D. What is Nursing? 4. Discuss the ANA definition of nursing. 5. Explain the meaning of caring to nursing. 6. Compare and contrast the art of nursing with the science of nursing. 7. Compare and contrast the major nursing roles.

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What is the relationship between paternalism and autonomy. Explain. Then discuss how these questions come into...

What is the relationship between paternalism and autonomy. Explain. Then discuss how these questions come into play in terms of questions of abortion and euthanasia. What is the argument for being paternalistic here, what is the argument for being in favor of autonomy

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Energy Balance and Activity Research shows that overweight and obesity are prevalent in public health concerns....

Energy Balance and Activity

Research shows that overweight and obesity are prevalent in public health concerns. Over-consumption of foods coupled with sedentary lifestyles perpetuates this health issue. Search the library for research on the importance of the physical activity to a healthy lifestyle. Briefly discuss an article presenting scientific evidence of physical activity to health benefits.

Minimum 250 words

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What do you envision your life to be like as an older adult? Explain.

What do you envision your life to be like as an older adult? Explain.

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1.how you provide care and services to -Generational : Generation x and y -Generational : Baby...

1.how you provide care and services to

-Generational : Generation x and y

-Generational : Baby boomers abd older

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1.What are 12 key requirements for documenting and reporting individual service planning and delivery ? 2.what...

1.What are 12 key requirements for documenting and reporting individual service planning and delivery ?

2.what are the 3 types of resources you may require when facilitating service planning ?provide an example of each type of resources?

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I. Read Chapter 36 from your Text Book and PP II. NCLEX Review Questions Chapter 36...

I. Read Chapter 36 from your Text Book and PP

II. NCLEX Review Questions Chapter 36 from Evolve Resources

III. Case Study: Mitral Stenosis

Patient Profile

L.S. is a 59-year-old female who goes to see her primary care provider because of increasing fatigue and shortness of breath with activity. She has a history of hypertension, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and rheumatic fever as a child. She is taking the following medications:


Triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide 37.5/25 mg PO daily


Levothyroxine 150 mcg PO daily


Methotrexate 15 mg PO every Sunday


Subjective Data


Does not exercise, but was always able to do daily activities such as go up and down the stairs of her home and go grocery shopping


The last few weeks has noticed that she gets short of breath with her normal daily activities


Has been waking up at night short of breath


Denies any pain in her chest


Does not have any pain in her joints as long as she takes her “arthritis medicine”


Objective Data

Physical Examination


Temperature 98.5° F, pulse 88 and irregular, respirations 24, blood pressure 134/82, O2 saturation 92%


Irregular heart rate with a grade III diastolic murmur


Crackles in bilateral bases of lungs


No peripheral edema noted


Diagnostic Studies


ECG shows atrial fibrillation with heart rate of 90


Echocardiogram reveals mitral valve stenosis with mild left-sided heart failure


Laboratory Studies:


Hemoglobin 12 g/dL


Hematocrit 37%


T4 (total)5.1 mcg/dL


Discussion Questions


What is mitral stenosis? What could be the possible cause of L.S.’s mitral stenosis


What clinical manifestations of mitral valve stenosis does L.S. have?


How did the mitral valve stenosis contribute to the development of left-sided heart failure?


What clinical manifestations of left-sided heart failure does L.S. have?


What are the treatment options for L.S.?


What would be some pertinent nursing diagnoses and goals for L.S.?


What are the priority nursing interventions for these nursing diagnoses?



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Select a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and do research on it. Write a 3-5 page paper...

Select a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and do research on it. Write a 3-5 page paper about the condition/issue. In the paper discuss the concepts below:

  • What is the pathophysiology of one STI
  • What is the etiology of the selected STI
  • What are the clinical manifestations of the selected STI
  • What is the treatment for the selected STI

I need 3 pages please

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Read Chapter 36 from your Text Book and PP II. NCLEX Review Questions Chapter 36 from...

Read Chapter 36 from your Text Book and PP

II. NCLEX Review Questions Chapter 36 from Evolve Resources

III. Case Study: Mitral Stenosis

Patient Profile

L.S. is a 59-year-old female who goes to see her primary care provider because of increasing fatigue and shortness of breath with activity. She has a history of hypertension, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and rheumatic fever as a child. She is taking the following medications:


Triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide 37.5/25 mg PO daily


Levothyroxine 150 mcg PO daily


Methotrexate 15 mg PO every Sunday


          

3. .How did the mitral valve stenosis contribute to the development of left-sided heart failure?


4. What clinical manifestations of left-sided heart failure does L.S. have?

5.What are the treatment options for L.S.?

6. What would be some pertinent nursing diagnoses and goals for L.S.?

7 What are the priority nursing interventions for these nursing diagnoses?



            Discussion Questions

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Most patients today have answering machines and voicemail. Many times you will need to leave a...

Most patients today have answering machines and voicemail. Many times you will need to leave a message for the patient or a fax for a patient referral. You must always remember patient confidentiality. Answer the questions below:

Part 1: Describe the guidelines for leaving a message on a patient’s voicemail and how these guidelines maintain patient confidentiality. What would you do as a medical office assistant using a fax in the clinic? How could you protect patient confidentiality?
Part 2: You need to get in touch with a patient on an urgent basis but all you get is the answering machine that only gives the patient’s phone number. What would you do?
Part 3: Many phones have call display. You have called Mr. Baxter’s home but the call went to the answering machine, which only identified the telephone number. You did not leave a message but his wife saw your number on the call display and is calling to see what the call was about. How would you respond?

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What are some challenges facing healthcare institutions in relation to maintaining confidentiality of people’s medical information...

What are some challenges facing healthcare institutions in relation to maintaining confidentiality of people’s medical information in the digital era? What are some solutions?

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LPN to RN Role Transition Content Objectives: Discuss the concept of role transition from practical nurse...

LPN to RN Role Transition

Content Objectives:

  1. Discuss the concept of role transition from practical nurse to registered nurse.
  2. Describe various role elements that are inherent in the scope of registered nursing practice.
  3. Compare and contrast differences in role responsibilities of practical and registered nurses.
  4. Discuss the process of professional socialization from practical nurse to that of registered nurse.

Content:

  • New role of the registered nurse
  • What transitioning will mean
  • Framework for the differences between the LPN to RN

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1. Define and differentiate among conflict, tension, and disputes. 2. In no less than 200 words...

1. Define and differentiate among conflict, tension, and disputes.

2. In no less than 200 words summarize the Process of Resolution

3. Explain in detail the following:

     * Active Listening

     *  Reframing

     * Assertive versus Aggressive and Passive Aggressive Stances

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A school nurse notices bruises and scares on a child's body. The nurse suspects the child...

A school nurse notices bruises and scares on a child's body. The nurse suspects the child is being physically abused. What would be the next step for the nurse to take with this information and why?

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