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functional patterns

Discuss how functional patterns help a nurse understand the current and past state of health for a patient. Using a condition or disease associated with an elimination complexity, provide an example.

Experiential Versus Narrative Family Therapies

Although experiential therapy and narrative  therapy are both used in family therapy, these therapeutic approaches have many differences in theory and application. As you assess families and develop treatment plans, you must consider these differences and their potential impact on clients. For this Assignment, you compare Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy.In a 2- to 3-page […]

Health assessment

A 47-year-old obese female complains of pain in her right wrist, with tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers for the past 2 weeks. She has been frustrated because the pain causes her to drop her hair-styling tools.Use the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template and create an episodic/focused note about the patient in […]

Advocacy Through Legislation

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.For this assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state (Florida), community, […]

SBAR

Choose an experience from your nursing practice. Using the “SBAR” template, explain the situation in detail, followed with background information. Then explain your immediate assessment and recommendations you have for the provider.Include the following in the “SBAR” template:Be sure to include three or four evidence-based references, not older than 5 years.When giving your recommendation discuss […]

Patient Preferences and Decision Making

Patient Preferences and Decision MakingChanges in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and […]

Documentation

INSTRUCTIONS:READ CHAPTERS!!Must be typed using Microsoft Word and in your OWN words.Be careful of spelling, grammar and sentence structure. MUST      proofread.DO NOT rewrite questions, keep answers SHORT, clear and concise.COMPLETE:· Complete Chapter 1 Q1- Q10 Pg. 6-7· Define ALL key terms & abbreviations· Complete Chapter 2 Q1-Q8 Pg. 17· Define ALL key terms

Ped assignment

1. A nurse is conducting a well-child assessment. The parents ask the nurse why growth charts are used. What information should the nurse provide?2. A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). What are the risk factors for UTIs in children?3. A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime 8 […]

Discussion: Presidential Agendas

Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items.Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents […]