QUESTION

Nursing

A useful resource related to this discussion: Overview of the Nursing Process [PDF, File Size 331 KB].

A 19-year-old female college student who is pledging a sorority arrives at the Emergency Department (ED) after participating in a contest to drink the most water. She drank 5 liters of water in about 2 hours. The sorority sisters called 911 when the student reported a headache and was confused. Upon arrival to the ED, a nursing assessment was performed and laboratory tests ordered by the MD were obtained. The patient reports a headache, abdominal cramping, and has orthostatic hypotension. The following laboratory results are reported:

Sodium: 122 mEq/L

Potassium: 3.6 mEq/L

Calcium: 10 mg/dL

Magnesium: 2 mg/dL

Chloride: 100 mEq/L

Phosphate: 2 mEq/L

Initial Discussion Post:

Cluster and analyze the data in the scenario.

• Determine the electrolyte imbalance.
• As the RN monitoring this patient, what assessments will you perform for early recognition of potential problems?
• Identify a nursing diagnosis with related factors, and defining characteristics (if appropriate).
• Describe the analysis used and rationale for your choice.

Base your initial post on your readings and research of this topic.Your initial post must contain a minimum of 250 words. References, citations, and repeating the question do not count towards the 250 word minimum.

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When people are faced with terminal illnesses and death, they usually need support and guidance to identify how they want to live the end of their life. The RN can play a vital role in this process. Ellen Goodman started what is called “The Conversation project” in 2012 to champion this need.

Initial Discussion Post:

• Identify and state when end of life conversations should occur and why at that time(s).
• Identify and describe how as a RN you can promote and support this end of life decision process.
• Identify and state how the RN’s personal beliefs and feelings can impact having these end of life conversations with patients and families.

Base your initial post on your readings and research of this topic. Your initial post must contain a minimum of 250 words. References, citations, and repeating the question do not count towards the 250 word minimum.

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Assignment:  You will conduct a community needs assessment by choosing a specified population or community. Grades will be based on the guidelines listed. Papers submitted must be typed using APA format. A PowerPoint presentation of community needs assessment needs to be submited. 

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Nursing

Nurses often schedule themselves or are asked to work extra shifts. Twelve hour shifts have become very popular in healthcare institutions. These factors, along with other professional and personal factors, can contribute to sleep deprivation, and can affect the nurse’s health, as well as their ability to perform safe patient care.

Read the following article:

• Eanes, L. (2015). The potential effects of sleep loss on a nurse’s health. American Journal of Nursing, 115(4), 34-40. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000463025.42388.10

Initial Discussion Post:

You are working with a new RN who has been employed on your unit for two months. She has recently begun course work for an advanced degree, and has been offering to work extra shifts to pay her tuition.

• Identify one (1) acute and one (1) chronic effect of sleep loss that could impact the RN’s health, and describe precautions you would suggest to prevent the problems.
• Identify a suggestion you would make to the unit manager regarding this issue.

Base your initial post on your readings and research of this topic.Your initial post must contain a minimum of 250 words. References, citations, and repeating the question do not count towards the 250 word minimum.

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Instructions:

1. After reading  three or more of the articles/resources referenced in Lesson 3 and others you have researched, post the following in this discussion board: 
   • In your estimation: What role should nurses play in global health?
   • What is your belief regarding the global migration/recruitment of nurses?
2. Include your citations in the posting with a reference list at the end. (APA style).
3. Comment on two of your classmates’ postings
4. View grading rubric.

if possible try to use these two