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What are Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators?
Nursing-sensitive quality indicators are measurable metrics that reflect the quality of nursing care and its impact on patient outcomes. These indicators provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of nursing interventions, the safety of patient care, and the overall quality of healthcare services delivered by nurses. Nursing-sensitive quality indicators are used to assess, monitor, and improve…
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A 48-year-old white man presents with unremitting right flank pain. He denies dysuria or fever. He does report significant nausea without vomiting. He has never experienced anything like this before. What is the probable diagnosis? What are other possible diagnoses? At this stage of the case study, what diagnostic studies and basic treatments are most appropriate to order and why?
A 48-year-old white man presents with unremitting right flank pain. He denies dysuria or fever. He does report significant nausea without vomiting. He has never experienced anything like this before. What is the probable diagnosis? What are other possible diagnoses? At this stage of the case study, what diagnostic studies and basic treatments are most…
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A 30-year-old woman presents to your office with the chief complaint of urinating more frequently. Over the last several years she has noticed a weight gain of 40 lbs.
A 30-year-old woman presents to your office with the chief complaint of urinating more frequently. Over the last several years she has noticed a weight gain of 40 lbs. She has tried numerous diets. The patient’s only other pertinent history is that she was told to watch her diet during pregnancy because of excessive weight…
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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…