ITM 501 Module 1 Case Assignment By Social Technical Theory in Knowledge Management May 20‚ 2010 Henry David Thoreau once said‚ “True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance”. (Lewis 2006) If we look at friendship as an organization‚ and relationships within‚ you will find that Thoreau’s statement is relevant to knowledge management. Information sharing between divisions‚ branches‚ and individuals is critical to the success of all
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Pain management is an essential part of nursing. And nurses have a responsibility to adequately manage the patients’ pain‚ but this doesn’t always mean the use of an analgesic. Effective pain management can be holistic in its approach. The important aspect is to have a control that is safe‚ practical‚ and realistic in the outpatient setting. We are our patients’ friend in the management of their pain. Without a doubt‚ uncontrolled pain can result in devastating effects. It’s important to remember
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In the world today theory has become a fundamental part of academics and is becoming increasingly apparent in studies of the formation of society. Theoretical approaches are widely accepted and in some cases depended upon by scholars in most major fields of study including‚ Law‚ Accounting‚ Mathematics‚ Management‚ Sociology and Experimental Psychology and more. This essay will analyse some popular management theories in order to identify the fact that management theories as a whole cannot be compared
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“STANDARDS AND NURSING AUDIT: A TOOL FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT” The discipline of Nursing is an art and science committed to professional excellence by providing highest quality care possible . Quality of care is determined by identifying the observable characteristics that depict desired and valued degree of excellence and the expected‚ observable variations. The quality of nursing care can be managed both by evaluating the degree of excellence of results of delivered care and by taking action
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Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 45-year-old male patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis‚ which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are
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Management is a vague term which throughout the years many scientists have attempted to define. Is it the objectives of management or the roles one undertakes as a manager that best describes the work of managers? This is a question posed since 1971‚ when Henry Mintzberg established his contemporary theory on Management roles‚ which evidently differed to Henri Fayol’s 1949 classical theory on Management Functions. Fayol identifies five elements of management- planning‚ organising‚ co-ordinating
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activity and weight reduction. Aerobic exercise‚ weight reduction‚ smoking cessation‚ and moderate alcohol consumption will favorably affect HDL-C and lower LDL-C. After comparing these three aspects‚ it is easy to see that a diet focused on weight management‚ smoking cessation‚ and physical activity involving aerobic exercise will greatly lower Patient X’s risk factors for hypertension and
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Chapter 35: Nursing Management: Heart Failure Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While assessing a 68-year-old with ascites‚ the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient’s bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates a. decreased fluid volume. b. jugular vein atherosclerosis. c. increased right atrial pressure. d. incompetent jugular vein valves. ANS: C The jugular veins empty into the superior vena cava and then into the right atrium‚ so JVD with
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Chapter 40: Nursing Management: Nutritional Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding for a 19-year-old female who is a vegan may indicate the need for cobalamin supplementation? a. Paresthesias b. Ecchymoses c. Dry‚ scaly skin d. Gingival swelling ANS: A Cobalamin (vitamin B12) cannot be obtained from foods of plant origin‚ so the patient will be most at risk for signs of cobalamin deficiency‚ such as paresthesias‚ peripheral neuropathy‚ and anemia. The other symptoms listed are associated
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Introduction Nursing leadership is complex because it involves many different areas: teaching and coaching fellow employees and students‚ individual learning of necessary skills‚ and working as an effective health care provider‚ able to provide quality care for the patients and support for the entire health care team. It is difficult to balance these numerous areas and succeed equally well in all of them‚ but this essential for good leadership. During one of my clinical experiences‚ I was able
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