following approaches is best for a nurse seeking an answer to a clinical question related to patient care?| A)|using intuition to answer the question| B)|asking the clinical nursing supervisor| C)|reading a textbook about the subject| D)|reading current research on the topic| 2.|The conscious and intentional use of research and theory-based information to make decisions and answer clinical questions about patient care delivery is referred to as:| A)|research utilization review| B)|evidence-based
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Patient Education Project The purpose of this paper is to develop a plan to teach a specific target group of clients regarding the risk of skin cancer and the impact that skin cancer has on one ’s health. Included in the discussion will be the assessment of what the patient needs to know‚ readiness to learn‚ and educational methods to be used. Skin Cancer Skin cancer‚ which is caused from ultraviolet rays‚ is extremely prevalent‚ with over a million cases occurring annually
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ASSESSMENT: NURSING HEALTH HISTORY COLLECTING AND CLUSTERING SUBJECTIVE DATA (Initial Interview – Comprehensive) BASED ON GORDON’S FUNCTIONALHEALTH PATTERNS I. BIOGRAPHIC DATA Name: ____________________________________________________________ ___ Age: _______ Sex: ___________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Race: ________________________ Marital Status: ___________ Occupation: _________________________ Religious Orientation: ________________
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Patient Educational Plan Karen Cortes NURS427 February 21‚ 2011 Shannon Smith‚ Facilitator Patient Description Pamela is 30 years old and a married Filipina with a two-year-old daughter. She was born in the Philippines and came to the United States at age 13. She has a high school diploma and she attended Cal Poly Pomona and received her degree in Electrical Engineering. She works Monday thru Friday at least eight to nine hours a day and still takes work home
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problem that must be tackled and the affected population. After this step‚ one should try to determine how to resolve‚ reduce and prevent the disease or any other problem that has been identified. The clients or population in this scenario are asthma patients. The goals and objective that will be developed will favor both the clients and the physicians. The strengths and weaknesses of the clients need to be catered for and at the same time; the steps for implementing the interventions of nurses should
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Temperature: 101.5 Fahrenheit Pulse and Respiration: Not taken 3. Medical Condition: Spindle Cell Sarcoma a. The patient had been diagnosed with splenic spindle cell sarcoma and had her spleen removed. Upon further examination‚ the doctor realized the cancer had metastasized to the liver. b. Spindle cell sarcomas are tumors that come from the connective tissues‚ sometimes
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The novel “The English Patient” Which is presented in a chronological order. In which bits and chunks of memories dwelling in past and present makes up the whole story of the novel. In the whole novel power of emotional bonding and the consequences of war are quite vivid. But as we move towards the end of the novel‚ there are certain expositions which lead the story in a different way. In the last scene as Hanna’s birthday is celebrated and Kip himself is making food for Hanna‚ as they have a bond
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Medical errors is a reason for at least 34‚000 deaths yearly in the United States. These losses mainly result from method errors‚ or the failure to deliver suggested treatments for patients with convinced medicinal circumstances. With through health costs valued at $19 billion yearly‚ these faults levy a considerable problem on both the medical care system and people as a complete. Technology (IT) systems such as electronic Medical records and physician computerized order record hold the possible
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1. What is the potential impact of the copy/paste functionality on the integrity of the data and information contained in an EHR? The copy/paste function opens the possibility for fraud‚ medical error and risk for malpractice claims. Fraud could occur when a copy/paste function is used and than an insurance company is billed for the procedure/services 2 or 3 times. When in reality the procedure/service was only completed once. Medical error can occur with the copy/paste function‚ when
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1. It is important to reposition patients frequently because they could get bed sores‚ clots in their legs‚ decreased muscle mass‚ increased heart rate‚ or dehydration. 2. I will incorporate ergonomics while maintaining comfort and safety for Mrs. Washington while positioning her or transferring her by making sure that I have enough people to help to ensure she won’t have to do anything past her physical ability‚ preparing any assistive devices if needed‚ perform hand hygiene before and after I come
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