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Health information researchers learned from the food industry (specifically cereal) on the best way to relate...

Health information researchers learned from the food industry (specifically cereal) on the best way to relate drug information in an understandable form. Another Example: “Spillover” is a book by David Quammen or “Zoobiquity” by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz. These titles reveal the need for Veterinarians to partner with Physicians as many diseases are Zoonotic. Discuss other fields/disciplines that have potential to contribute innovations to healthcare and what they would look like.   Be creative.

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How is technology and innovation more than medical devices and drugs? How can technology and innovation...

How is technology and innovation more than medical devices and drugs?

How can technology and innovation be viewed as more than just relating to medical devices or drugs.

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You are a RN working on an acute medical ward, looking after Oliver, an 80-year-old with...

You are a RN working on an acute medical ward, looking after Oliver, an 80-year-old with painful cellulitis from hand to shoulder resulting from a small left hand scratch sustained while gardening. He is admitted for 7 days of QID IVABs via a right cubital fossa PIVC. Because of the cellulitis, PIVC and IVAB regime, Oliver’s mobility is limited.
5. Outline the normal changes of ageing on the respiratory system in predisposing Oliver to pneumonia during his hospital admission.
Here you could consider normal physiological changes that occur as part of ageing (Oliver is 80) to the respiratory system and other related systems. Consider functional and anatomical changes that will be evident in 80 year old Oliver. Nurse’s role - analyse how the nurses understanding of changes to the respiratory system impact care they provide for Oliver. (250 words)
6. What are the benefits of increasing the mobility of an older adult during hospitalisation? How should the RN encourage incidental exercise during Oliver’s admission?
This question has 2 parts.
Part 1 is straight forward. There is a lot of literature about the physiological and psychosocial benefits of increasing mobility of the hospitalised patient, but make sure you apply your discussion to Oliver.
Part 2 is also a straight forward question but again you must apply your nursing interventions and rationales to Oliver’s scenario. (250 words for Q 6 Part 1 and 2 combined)

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Case Study 2 You are a RN working in community care, visiting Amita, a 76-year-old with...

Case Study 2
You are a RN working in community care, visiting Amita, a 76-year-old with a chronic and painful venous ulcer on her lower leg. She takes multiple medications for chronic illness, and a codeine-based medication for pain. Amita lives alone in her own home.
3. How would Amita’s chronic pain impact on her ability to maintain a safe environment?
Consider how chronic pain, particularly a leg ulcer may make it difficult for Amita to maintain a safe
environment. Key points - chronic pain, what is a ‘safe’ environment and the impact on Amita’s ability to maintain safe environment given this scenario. Falls is only one concern, but what impacts this risk? Nurses role – analyse the nurse’s role in facilitating Amita to achieve a safe environment and consider facilitators, barriers and what you can do as a nurse. (250 words)
  
4. Why is Amita, as an older adult, more vulnerable to adverse drug events?
We looked at this in week 7online learning. We also see normal physiological changes that occur as part of ageing to body systems and the impact of socio economic factors, polypharmacy. Consider the immune system, renal system and the digestive system (liver, stomach). Consider how the vulnerability may be related to the issues associated with changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the older person’s body. Nurse role – analyse with respect to Amita being more vulnerable to adverse drug events. (250 words)

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[Critical Reading] 1. What does it mean and take to be a critical reader? 2. Why...

[Critical Reading]

1. What does it mean and take to be a critical reader?

2. Why is critical reading considered an active process of discovery?

3. Why is critical reading important and in what way is critical reading related to critical writing?

4. What are the different ways to become a critical reader?

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Discuss the role genetics plays in the development of bipolar 2 disorders.   Explain how the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal...

  1. Discuss the role genetics plays in the development of bipolar 2 disorders.  
  2. Explain how the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) system may be associated with bipolar type 2 disease.
  3. Discuss the role inflammatory cytokines play in the development and exacerbation of bipolar type 2 symptoms
  4. Discuss the role of the amygdala in bipolar disorder.
  5. How does neurochemical dysregulation contribute to bipolar disorders?
  6. What is the status of the use of nutraceuticals in management of depression?
  7. What are pnictogens and how do they contribute to the development of panic attack symptoms?
  8. How does the GABA-benzodiazepine (BZ) receptor systems contribute to panic attacks/disorders?
  9. Describe the areas of the brain that are associated with social anxiety disorder.
  10. How is oxytocin associated with anxiety disorder (SAD)?
  11. Discuss the role of neurotransmitters in the expression of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).  
  12. Explain the structural brain changes that occur in people with GAD.
  13. Describe the changes seen in the brain structure in patients with PTSD.
  14. Briefly discuss the role glucocorticoids may have on the development of PTSD.
  15. What is primary pathophysiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD?
  16. Describe the role the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) has in reinforcement of obsessive behaviors.

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Discuss the Disturbances in Oxygen Exchange and Utilization- Obstructive Disorders of the Lungs

Discuss the Disturbances in Oxygen Exchange and Utilization- Obstructive Disorders of the Lungs

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What are some strategies you can use, as a health care manager, to overcome human resources...

  • What are some strategies you can use, as a health care manager, to overcome human resources challenges?
  • What current or future challenges do you believe you will have to overcome?

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My topic for the assessment is Falls in residential aged care facility. |How are we going...

My topic for the assessment is Falls in residential aged care facility. |How are we going to prevent the fall in aged care facility along with rational for implementing this policy in the workplace for improving quality and safety in aged care facility. The description and criteria for the assessment is given below.

Description: For this task, students will be asked to develop an evidence-based policy (EBP) to address quality and safety as a component of their role as health service managers. The policy should address key components of policy-writing for public safety including, but not limited to definitions, guiding principles, patient expectations, roles and responsibilities, standards, clinical governance and incident management.

Criteria: - Clearly and concisely describes the issue that is being addressed by the policy with rationale and justification for managing the quality and safety issue

- Outlines the quality and safety issue that being addressed by the policy as well as ongoing monitoring

- Provides information and instruction for how the issue will be addressed with the workplace including worker training

- Policy document is structured appropriately and is consistent with HSM practices - Use of academic writing, language and tone

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Gina, a 35 year old patient, has allergic rhinitis. Her prescription include: Loratidine 5mg/day Fluticasone 2...

Gina, a 35 year old patient, has allergic rhinitis. Her prescription include:

  • Loratidine 5mg/day
  • Fluticasone 2 nasal inhalations per day

Previously, she had taken over-the-counter drugs and asked if she should continue to take the OTC drug with her prescriptions. She had never used a nasal inhaler before.

1. What additional information is needed from Gina concerning her health problems?

2. What is your response to Gina concerning the use of OTC drugs with her prescription drugs?

3. How would you instruct Gina to use a nasal inhaler? Explain your answer.

4. What are the similarities and differences between loratidine and diphenhydramine? Could one of those antihistamines be more effective than the other? Explain your answer.

5. What would you suggest to decrease allergens such as dust and mites in the home

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Case scenario: Maria, a 55 year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Her mother and...

Case scenario:

Maria, a 55 year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Her mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Maria has had three asthmatic attacks that were treated with prednisone and an albuterol inhaler. At a clinic visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks and the order is written as follows:

Day 1: 1 tablet four times a day

Day 2: 1 tablet three times a day

Day 3: 1 tablet two times a day

Day 4: 1 tablet in the morning

Day 5: ½ tablet in the morning

Questions:

  1. Explain the purpose for the use of prednisone during the asthmatic attack. Explain why the dosage is decreased (tapered) over a period of 5 days.
  1. Can Cromolyn sodium be substituted for prednisone during the asthmatic attack? Explain your answer.
  1. Maria is prescribed Albuterol. What effect does albuterol have in controlling asthma?
  1. For each drug dose, Maria is to take two puffs of albuterol administered by inhaler. What instructions should she be given concerning the use of inhaler?

To minimize the frequency of Maria’s asthmatic attacks, the doctor prescribes aminophylline 1200 mg/day in divided doses. The albuterol inhalation is to be taken as needed. Nursing interventions include patient history of asthmatic attacks and physical assessment.

  1. When taking the patient’s history, what should the nurse include concerning asthmatic attacks? What physical assessment would suggest an asthmatic attack?
  1. What type of drug is aminophylline? Why should the nurse asks Maria if she smokes?
  1. What are the side effects, adverse reaction, and drug interactions related to aminophylline?
  1. What nonpharmacologic measures can the nurse suggest that may decrease the frequency of asthmatic attacks?
  1. Which are appropriate rescue medications used for acute asthmatic attack? Which drugs are used as preventive medications?

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Which term best describes the practice of nursing 1. the hand-on care, such as giving a...

Which term best describes the practice of nursing

1. the hand-on care, such as giving a bath

2. the hand-on application of knowledge

3.the scientific basis for care

3. respect for each individual partient

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In a 2-3 page document, explain to the patient and family how children and teenagers can...

In a 2-3 page document, explain to the patient and family how children and teenagers can use inhaler to assist in the self-management of ASTHMA, while answering the below questions:

  1. Will younger clients be able to use the asthma inhaler independently or will assistance from parents or guardians be needed?
  2. Clearly identifies how asthma inhaler can adapt as the client ages and develops. Supports teaching with one example.
  3. Will asthma inhaler follow the child throughout the teenage years or will a change be needed as the client ages and develops?
  4. Supports teaching document with evidence-based nursing practice
  5. clearly Describe How asthma inhaler assist with medication management?
  6. Clearly identify asthma inhaler assist in early detection of symptom changes?
  7. Thoroughly describe how asthma inhaler assist in disease management education?

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1: What is the importance of calibration of the scales and other equipment in the compounding...

1: What is the importance of calibration of the scales and other equipment in the compounding lab of the pharmacy?

2: Explain how to discuss the incompatibility of the prescription with the doctors?

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Create YOUR OWN infographic brochure for nursing management with rationale for caring for a client with...

Create YOUR OWN infographic brochure for nursing management with rationale for caring for a client with Angina pectoris

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