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Post your initial response to one of the scenarios below. Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Using the South University Online Library, the Internet and your textbook, research the causes, symptoms, recommended diagnostic tests, possible treatments, and expected outcomes for disorders in the following systems: Head and neckOropharynxEye and the visual system Scenario 1 A 50-year-old woman …

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Post your initial response to one of the scenarios below. Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Using the South University Online Library, the Internet and your textbook, research the causes, symptoms, recommended diagnostic tests, possible treatments, and expected outcomes for disorders in the following systems: Head and neckOropharynxEye and the visual system Scenario 1 A 50-year-old woman …

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The paper will include the Title Page, 2-3 pages for the Main Body of the paper, and a Reference list. The paper must include a minimum of 2 professional nursing articles published within the past 5 years. Articles must be research or evidence based , preferably from nursing journals but may be from a related …

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Tympanic Membrane and Thyroid Gland Using the classroom resources or South University Online Library, research the tympanic membrane and the thyroid gland. In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, address each of the following criteria. Two focused health assessment histories One assessment related to the tympanic membrane and the other …

description of the normal and abnormal findings of the tympanic membrane. Read More »

Tympanic Membrane and Thyroid Gland Using the classroom resources or South University Online Library, research the tympanic membrane and the thyroid gland. In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, address each of the following criteria. Two focused health assessment histories One assessment related to the tympanic membrane and the other …

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Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster. Then, develop and record a 10-12 slide presentation (please refer to the PowerPoint tutorial) of the plan with audio and speaker notes for the Vila Health system, city officials, and the disaster relief team. As you begin …

Explain how health and governmental policy impact disaster recovery efforts. Read More »

Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster. Then, develop and record a 10-12 slide presentation (please refer to the PowerPoint tutorial) of the plan with audio and speaker notes for the Vila Health system, city officials, and the disaster relief team. As you begin …

Explain how your proposed disaster recovery plan will lessen health disparities and improve access to community services. Read More »

Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster. Then, develop and record a 10-12 slide presentation (please refer to the PowerPoint tutorial) of the plan with audio and speaker notes for the Vila Health system, city officials, and the disaster relief team. As you begin …

Describe the determinants of health and the cultural, social, and economic barriers that impact safety, health, and recovery efforts in the community. Read More »

In your Case Study Analysis (1 to 2 pages) related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided (not all may apply to each scenario): The factors that affect fertility (STDs). Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID. Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of …

Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP. Read More »

Module 05 Assignment – Newborn Nutrition Teaching Presentation Module 05 Content Purpose of AssignmentThe goal of creating a newborn nutrition teaching presentation brochure is to prepare the nursing student to provide evidenced based education to the pre and postpartum client on lactation.CompetencySelect safe, effective nursing interventions for the postpartum client and newborn.InstructionsCreate a teaching tool …

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Module 05 Assignment – Newborn Nutrition Teaching Presentation Module 05 Content Purpose of AssignmentThe goal of creating a newborn nutrition teaching presentation brochure is to prepare the nursing student to provide evidenced based education to the pre and postpartum client on lactation.CompetencySelect safe, effective nursing interventions for the postpartum client and newborn.InstructionsCreate a teaching tool …

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Module 05 Assignment – Newborn Nutrition Teaching Presentation Module 05 Content Purpose of AssignmentThe goal of creating a newborn nutrition teaching presentation brochure is to prepare the nursing student to provide evidenced based education to the pre and postpartum client on lactation.CompetencySelect safe, effective nursing interventions for the postpartum client and newborn.InstructionsCreate a teaching tool …

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Describe the effect of higher levels of medical spending, profitability, and fiscal margins on process quality for health care organizations. Indicate the role of financial stability in health care organizations on their ability to adequately resource the staffing, equipment, and infrastructure that support care delivery. Use current journal or news articles in support of your …

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A balanced scorecard is one method that may be used in a health care environment for the purpose of strategic budgeting. Provide 2-3 examples of other strategic budgeting methods that may be used in a health care organization and explain how each method can set the organization up to achieve positive financial results. please include …

Provide 2-3 examples of other strategic budgeting methods that may be used in a health care organization and explain how each method can set the organization up to achieve positive financial results. Read More »

Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor. Define the term conscious sedation. Describe the symptoms of a patient needing conscious sedation and how this decision would …

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Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor. Define the term conscious sedation. Describe the symptoms of a patient needing conscious sedation and how this decision would …

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Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor. Define the term conscious sedation. Describe the symptoms of a patient needing conscious sedation and how this decision would …

How would sedation dose affect different patients? Read More »

Gastrointestinal Case Study Henry, a 58 y/o male, recently reports waking up in the middle of the night with burning abdominal pain. Symptoms occur several nights a week with occasional discomfort in the middle of the afternoon. A bland diet or drinking milk do seem to help and spicy foods aggregate the symptoms. PMH: non-contributory …

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Discuss how health policy and initiatives are used to guide and direct your clinical practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse

In the introduction to the unit, you learned about the elements of a personal essay. Now, you will write that essay. The experience you write about does not have to be monumental. It just has to be significant to you. Your essay should be a true story, or narrative, focusing on a place. Within that …

What is a specific place that is particularly memorable to you? Read More »

Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant. Discuss the recommendations you would give the mother. Explain why these recommendations are based on evidence-based practice.  There are many assessments that would need to be made to ensure the baby is growing properly. The developmental markers are physical, communicational, emotional and …

Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant. Discuss the recommendations you would give the mother. Explain why these recommendations are based on evidence-based practice. Read More »

Examine Case 3: You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be sure to consider co-morbid physical as well as mental factors that might impact the client’s diagnosis and treatment. At each Decision Point, stop to complete the following: Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis Which Decision did you …

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Explain how disparities relative to ethnic and cultural groups may contribute to low birth weight babies. 1 DQ 1  A premature baby is one who is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Low birth weight (< 2.5 kg) and is an indication of health and development of infants in their lifetime. The rate of low …

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In many states, nurse practitioners are completely autonomous professionals. In other states, however, NPs have a wide range of “restrictive” practice ranging from requirements for a “supervising” physician to requirements for a “collaborative” agreement with a physician. In this Practicum Journal Assignment, you will examine the requirements of your own state in order to prepare …

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In many states, nurse practitioners are completely autonomous professionals. In other states, however, NPs have a wide range of “restrictive” practice ranging from requirements for a “supervising” physician to requirements for a “collaborative” agreement with a physician. In this Practicum Journal Assignment, you will examine the requirements of your own state in order to prepare …

Explain the two physician collaboration issues that you identified. Read More »

Assignment 1: Case Study Assignment: Assessing Neurological Symptoms Imagine not being able to form new memories. This is the reality patients with anterograde amnesia face. Although this form of amnesia is rare, it can result from severe brain trauma. Anterograde amnesia demonstrates just how impactful brain disorders can be to a patient’s quality of living. …

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In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered in Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment. Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview. In 200-250 words, respond to the …

How would a spiritual needs assessment help the physician assist Mike to determine appropriate interventions for James and for his family or others involved in his care? Read More »

Pharmacology Made Easy: Introduction to Pharmacology + 25 Item Quiz and ALA Anti-infective Medication and Associated System Disorder NR293 Pharmacology Module and Active Learning Activity 6. Write an analysis describing how the selected medication class relates to the selected systems disorder. (6 points/12%) • 300 words minimum. • A strong connection and correlation are made …

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Discussion Prompt Discuss the differential diagnosis (DD) process. Identify 3 different DD processes used in clinical practice.  Describe the risks/benefits of these 3 processes. Responses to students should include an example of when the student identifies one of the differential diagnosis processes used in the clinical setting. It is crucial to appropriately utilize APA 7th …

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Discussion Prompt Discuss the differential diagnosis (DD) process. Identify 3 different DD processes used in clinical practice.  Describe the risks/benefits of these 3 processes. Responses to students should include an example of when the student identifies one of the differential diagnosis processes used in the clinical setting. It is crucial to appropriately utilize APA 7th …

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In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered in Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment. Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview. In 200-250 words, respond to the …

Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean disrespect of a patient’s autonomy? Explain your rationale. Read More »

Checkpoint for Certification Plan Evaluate progress on certification plans Report your progress on the Certification Plan completed in Week 1 and submitted in Week 4. What have you done to prepare for your certification?  Have you completed the scheduled tasks assigned on your timeline? If not, what are your plans to stay on schedule? Rubric: …

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Case #3Neurocognitive Disorders Examine Case 3: You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be sure to consider co-morbid physical as well as mental factors that might impact the client’s diagnosis and treatment. At each Decision Point, stop to complete the following: Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis Which …

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An understanding of the factors surrounding women’s and men’s health, infections, and hematologic disorders can be critically important to disease diagnosis and treatment in these areas. This importance is magnified by the fact that some diseases and disorders manifest differently based on the sex of the patient.  Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that …

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Module 1 – Case U.S. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS Assignment Overview The United States has a unique system of health care delivery which has evolved over time. Although the U.S. health care delivery system has evolved in response to cost, access, and quality, there are often assertions made about health care delivery in the United …

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Create a cause-and-effect FISHBONE diagram for the case study attached! Causes in the areas of manpower, materials, methods, and machinery should be identified.  FISH BONE DIAGRAM!!!! PLEASE 

Answer the following questions about your article 1. Begin with the APA citation of the article you read. 2. Give an overview of the Care Coordination program. 3. Describe the nurse’s role in the Care Coordination program. 4. What were the results of the Care Coordination the nurse provided? 5. Discuss methods of how you …

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The nine broad areas of competency are: Scientific Foundations Leadership Quality Practice Inquiry Technology and Information Literacy Policy Health Delivery System Ethics Independent Practice To Prepare: Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the NONPF Core Competencies Content. The Assignment For each of the nine NONPF competencies, write one paragraph explaining how the program has …

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The United States has a unique system of health care delivery which has evolved over time. Although the U.S. health care delivery system has evolved in response to cost, access, and quality, there are often assertions made about health care delivery in the United States. For example, according to Mary Mahon (2015), VP of Public …

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The U.S. health care system is unique in comparison to health care systems in other industrialized countries. According to the Commonwealth Fund Analysis (2017), the U.S. ranks 11 in overall ranking of health care system performance rankings. (Image: Common Wealth Fund, Retrieved from https://www.commonwealthfund.org/chart/2017/health-care-system-performance-rankings) Identify and select 5 of the following countries to research: Austria …

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You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. The growth, development, and learned behaviors that occur during the first year of infancy have a direct effect on the individual throughout a lifetime. For this assignment, research an environmental factor that poses a threat to the …

Describe the selected environmental factor. Explain how the environmental factor you selected can potentially affect the health or safety of infants. Read More »

Why is surgical integrity important when dealing with patient care?

What role does immunity play when caring for a patient that is experiencing a high amount of stress due to a loss?

When would you use standard precautions over sterile precautions while taking care of your patient and why?

think about fluid imbalances and how this imbalance can affect the gas exchange of your patient?

1) Minimum 10 full pages  (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)              Part 1: Minimum 1 page              Part 2: minimum 1 page              Part 3: Minimum 7 pages              Part 4: minimum 1 page Submit 1 document per part 2)¨******APA norms           All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each …

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In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, …

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It is necessary for an nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, …

Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family. Read More »

 PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW 4 REFERENCES ZERO PLAGIARISM Critical reflection of your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting has the benefit of helping you to identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills, while also recognizing your strengths and successes. Use this Journal to reflect on your clinical strengths …

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reply to this discussion   An important part of the policy making process, as discussed last week, is review of the policy being presented.  Policy review consists of those supporting the policy bringing it to the attention of policy makers and explaining the need for this policy.  Registered nurses (RN) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) …

Registered nurses (RN) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) have a unique role in policy review due to their expertise in the field and education. Read More »