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What is the diagnosis of a person who has tennis elbow characterized by tissue degeneration or irritation of the extensor carpi brevis tendon?

Question Question 1 2 / 2 pts Clinical manifestations of fibromyalgia include hot, tender, and edematous muscle groups bilaterally. exercise intolerance and painful muscle cramps. fasciculations of the upper and lower extremity muscles. burning or gnawing pain at tender points and profound fatigue. Question 2 0 / 2 pts What is the diagnosis of a […]

When insulin binds its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the muscle cells is the result. This is an example of a _____ effect by a hormone. direct

Question Question 1 2 / 2 pts Target cells for parathyroid hormone (PTH) are located in the thyroid gland. smooth and skeletal muscles. glomeruli of nephrons. tubules of nephrons. Question 2 2 / 2 pts A surgical individual just arrived on the unit from the postanesthesia care unit. This person’s respirations are 4 per minute […]

What is a major determinant of the resting membrane potential necessary for transmission of nerve impulses? The ratio between intracellular K+ and extracellular Na+

Question Question 1 2 / 2 pts What is a major determinant of the resting membrane potential necessary for transmission of nerve impulses? The ratio between intracellular K+ and extracellular Na+ The ratio between intracellular Na+ and extracellular K+ The ratio between intracellular Na+ and extracellular sodium The ratio between intracellular K+ and extracellular potassium […]

A patient who has diabetes reports intense discomfort when needing to void. A urinalysis is normal. To treat this, the primary care NP should consider prescribing:

Question Question 1 2 / 2 pts A patient who has diabetes reports intense discomfort when needing to void. A urinalysis is normal. To treat this, the primary care NP should consider prescribing: flavoxate (Urispas). bethanechol (Urecholine). phenazopyridine (Pyridium). oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan XL). Question 2 2 / 2 pts A patient reports difficulty returning to sleep after […]

Evaluate the influence of PHRs on health care delivery and clinical practice.

Consider the PHRs of today. Patient-accessible health records are currently web-based and have seen little consumer use when compared to the total U.S. population. The VA has had notable success with its veterans logging on; however, other web-based portals have struggled. Google Health, a free PHR site, shut its services down effective January of 2012 […]

Describe the selected smoking cessation program and the behavioral theory that provided the foundation for the program.

Public health interventions are now guided primarily by theoretical frameworks. There is a strong correlation between behavior and how it influences attitudes and beliefs about health issues. The relationship is complex and includes several aspects including individual environmental, social, and political factors. For this assignment, conduct a literature review of journal articles, not more than […]

Name two (2) ways WWI and WWII affected the awareness of mental health disorders among the federal government and the American public? Name one (1) result of that awareness?

Discussion Board Assignment #8 Chapter10–Mental Health Services Answer the following questions on Mental Health Services: The recipients of mental health services in the U.S. represent only a small percentage of those in need of services. State two (2) factors that impede access to mental illness treatment. Name two (2) ways WWI and WWII affected the […]

How does the strength of the evidence determine translation into practice?

What are some of the models and frameworks of EBP currently in use? How does the strength of the evidence determine translation into practice? Why is it important to integrate both evidence-based practice and patient and family preferences? What is the nurse’s responsibility when EBP and patient and family practice do not match?