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Next A 32-year-old nurse presents to your office with a complaint of intermittent episodes of pain, stiffness, and swelling in both hands and wrists for approximately 1 year.
Module 4 Discussion Previous Next A 32-year-old nurse presents to your office with a complaint of intermittent episodes of pain, stiffness, and swelling in both hands and wrists for approximately 1 year. The episodes last for several weeks and then resolve. More recently, she noticed similar symptoms in her knees and ankles. Joint pain and…
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A 56-year-old man comes into your office as a new patient. Seven years ago, at a work-related health screening, he was diagnosed with hypertension with a blood pressure of 140/90. He saw a physician who prescribed a “medication” and encouraged him to lose some weight, diet, and exercise. Since that time, the patient has not sought medical attention.
A 56-year-old man comes into your office as a new patient. Seven years ago, at a work-related health screening, he was diagnosed with hypertension with a blood pressure of 140/90. He saw a physician who prescribed a “medication” and encouraged him to lose some weight, diet, and exercise. Since that time, the patient has not…
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How Does Travel Nursing Work?
Considering a career in travel nursing? While the concept of taking your nursing skills on the road to care for patients in various states isn’t complicated, knowing exactly how travel nursing works is the first step in deciding whether it’s the right path for you. To that end, keep reading. This guide will walk you…
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Question https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-alzheimers-disease https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/dementia-not-normal-aging.html https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/difference-between-dementia-and-alzheimer-s Please review the readings and consider the following in your response: What are some of the signs of Alzheimer’s Disease that a Social Worker should be aware of? What are the differences between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? What surprised you about this information?
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Stakeholder Presentation-Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Stakeholder Presentation-Interdisciplinary Team Approach Hello, and welcome to this stakeholder presentation. This presentation will inform you of the planned implementation of an interdisciplinary team approach to solve some issues identified following an interview with the facility’s leadership. You will get to learn about the organizational issue and its significance. The presentation will also cover the…
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Surface Albedo Modification
Surface Albedo Modification Type: Solar Radiation Management Location: Forests, farms, plantations, Arctic ice, glaciers Impacts: Land, Ocean Proposal: Modify the surface of the earth in order to reflect more sunlight back into space A wide range of proposals fall within the category of surface albedo modification – from genetically engineering crops to reflect more light,…
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Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) Stratospheric Aerosol Injection Type: Solar Radiation Management Location: Upper atmosphere Impacts: Air, Land Proposal: Spray sulphites or other particles into the stratosphere to block the sun SAI proposes to spray large quantities of sulphur particles (e.g. sulphur dioxide) into the stratosphere (the upper layer of the atmosphere) to act as a…
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Write a 4-6 page annotated bibliography where you identify peer-reviewed publications that promote the use of a selected technology to enhance quality and safety standards in nursing.
Introduction Before you begin to develop the assessment you are encouraged to complete the Annotated Bibliography Formative Assessment. Completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment and counts towards course engagement. Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bibliography on Technology in Nursing Rapid changes in information technology go hand-in-hand with progress in quality health…
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Week 6-Leadership and Professional Identity-Scheduling and Staffing Scheduling and Staffing
Competency Collaborate in healthcare delivery systems settings for improved patient outcomes.Scenario You are making a staffing assignment knowing that you are short-staffed. You have five registered nurses (RNs), two licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and two nursing assistants. Those nine employees need to provide a 12-hour shift of services to 30 clients with a high…
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Week 6-Leadership and Professional Identity-Scheduling and Staffing
Staffing Available 5 RN 2 LPN 2 NA 30 patients Acuity Level 1 – 6 Patients Room 2301 Susan is a 93-year-old who fell at home and is waiting for nursing home placement who uses a walker and requires assistance to the bathroom and ADLs Room 2312 Fredrick is a 57-year-old who is recovering from…