Consequences for the mental health

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Make a summary of the consequences for the mental health caused by the loss of a loved one, mourning, and bereavement. Debate on the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide in people who, at the end of their lives, suffer from a terminal illness and despite the palliative care they receive, present unbearable suffering from which they wish to free themselves with all legal guarantees and the free right they have to make a determination.

As a nursing professional, what are your ethical responsibilities when intervening with a patient who has made the decision to undergo the euthanasia process, as well as assisted suicide?

Risk for a heart attack

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The nurse is educating a middle-aged African-American man with high cholesterol. The nurse knows to diagnose the patient as at high risk for a heart attack because based on evidence, the nurse knows that middle-aged African-American men are disproportionately affected by heart disease. What is the most credible source of this evidence?

O An article in a widely distributed magazine on health

O The published opinion of a panel of cardiac surgeons

O A meta-analysis of multiple trials published in an AMA journal

O A series of case studies on middle-aged Americans

Aspects of metabolic syndrome

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Metabolic syndrome is an increasing issue in the US. What factors contribute to the development of the syndrome, who is more at risk for this syndrome, and how does this syndrome intersect for higher rates of obesity and the development of increased risks of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes? What pharmacology intervention and inter-professional input may help control aspects of metabolic syndrome?

Extensive thoracic surgery

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An LPN is working in a critical care area and has been assisting in the care of a client who underwent extensive thoracic surgery. The client’s condition has deteriorated, and the need for ventilation is being considered. Assigning responsibility for care for this client to the LPN, in this case, would be inappropriate based on the: (provide a rationale for your answer please)

 

  1. Level of Supervision
  2. Extent of patient interaction
  3. Stability
  4. Potential for harm

3. What patient would you consider a priority and provide a rationale as to why?

  • A Patient asking for Morphine with a broken wrist or
  • A patient with a pressure ulcer/wound in need of an antibiotic

 

4. Please prioritize the order in which you would see these patients (1-4) and provide a rationale for your #1

  • A diabetic patient whose blood sugar at 6:50 A.M. was 40 and who just received 50% dextrose for a hypoglycemic episode.
  • A patient with pneumonia who was treated for a temperature of 100.5 °F at 4:00 A.M. Current vitals include SpO2 of 96% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
  • A patient who was admitted 2 days ago with chest pain; his troponin I results have been normal in the 48 hours since admission.  He is currently watching TV.
  • A patient with peptic ulcer disease who has pulled out the peripheral IV catheter and is scheduled to receive a dose of famotidine (Pepcid) at 8:00 A.M.

5. A LPN is given a patient assignment for the day. Which of the following clients should be re-assigned to the RN? (Please provide a rationale)

    1. A patient with an NG/OG tube and the pH aspirate is 3
    2. A patient with asthma that requires a non-rebreather mask

6. Define the following and name and example for each

    1. Proton Pump Inhibitors
    2. Antacids

Clinical staff with informatics education

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As a member of the clinical staff with informatics education, the CIO has requested that you develop a training and information presentation for the clinical staff that will:
 Identify two or more issues with the existing system

The ostomy care process

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While the RN is trying to help the patient and family learn how to care for a new ostomy, the patient refuses to participate. What action should the RN take first to help the patient learn the ostomy care process?

Focus teaching with the family.

Ask patient why they do not want to learn.

Inform patient they will need to know this for discharge.

Report refusal to learn to ordering health care provider.

Radiological diagnostic services

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By the due date assigned you will write 2 reports each referring to the departments of Urology (Genitourinary System) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (Female Reproductive System) and use them as the script of your Oral Report.

In order to earn the maximum credit for the written report, you need to incorporate at least 10 medical terms for each department, using them in a manner that demonstrates your knowledge of their meaning.

  • Include the major or most common diseases or conditions seen in each department.
  • Include at least three of the principal procedures that are relevant to each department.
  • Highlight pertinent laboratory and radiological diagnostic services relevant to each department.
  • Limit your analysis of each department to two paragraphs.

For your Oral Report for this week, read aloud and record your Written Report for the Urology Department and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments for your fictitious hospital. Record yourself dictating this report as before using your own recording software or the free Audacity Recording Software available online. Place your audio file in the Submissions Area.

Integrated healthcare model

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What would be considered a meaningful project purpose and project outcome(s) for an integrated healthcare model?

Does this proposed project have the potential to affect positive social change? Are the project purpose and project outcome(s) appropriate to a translation of the evidence model and a project management approach?

Characterization of bulimia nervosa

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Does the characterization of bulimia nervosa as a mental illness surprise you? What are your thoughts on the personal and/or cultural implications of classifying bulimia nervosa in this way, as opposed to a lifestyle choice or a matter of willpower? How might you support a family (or client) who is resistant to bulimia nervosa as a mental illness?

  • Describe changes in personality and social behavior that might be seen with bulimia nervosa. How would you assess for these changes?
  • Give an overview of the health consequences and medical complications of bulimia nervosa.
  • Create a treatment plan for an individual diagnosed with bulimia nervosa using family-based therapy or other evidence-based therapy.

What are the different roles of nursing leaders

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What are the different roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers in the issue of using contract employees in the hospitals( travel nurses), and what are the different approaches they take to address the issue and promote patient safety and quality care? Please support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus the manager. What are the additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the issue of contract employees ( travel nurses).