the study focuses on human experiences‚ it is appropriate to use the semi structured interview as a means of collecting subjective data. Participants were 20 pregnant women in their first trimester and still contemplating on nuchal translucency screening. Polit and Beck (2006) argue that phenomenological studies usually use 10 or less people to serve as a sample. Hawthorne and Ahern’s sample contradicts having 10 more. The interview process took place on each of the participants’ homes for about
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1970’s‚ only kids with unusual phenotypic features were referred to the specialized geneticist and no previous diagnosis (before the birth) were made in order to avoid the present deformity/disorder in a person. As the time progressed‚ more prenatal screening procedures like amniocentesis were done for testing of many diseases and now a days‚ every new born go through genetic testing for certain diseases before and after birth. These changes occurred as we have more trained graduates‚ for example
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• Ureterocele • Ureterocele • A ureterocele is a cystic out-pouching of the distal ureter into the urinary bladder. • Affects the kidney‚ ureter‚ and bladder • An abnormality that develops during embryo development • It is present at birth but may not be discovered until later in life. • There is no known prevention for this condition • Ureterocele Background • The clinical rate of ureteroceles has been found to be approximately 1 in 4000 pediatric admissions • Occurring almost entirely
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Generally‚ artificial sand making production line has a simple gravel screening process ‚ with level adjustment process‚ sand fineness modulus adjustment processes. Thus ‚ according to Henan Machinery Co.‚ Ltd. to develop much needed gravel industry ‚ saw the opportunity ‚ vigorously develop innovation and mining machinery and equipment upgrades . Henan Machinery Co.‚ Ltd. can offer to develop a variety of stone production line according to customer requirements for engineering detailed stone and
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Amanda’s prenatal record prior to performing a nursing assessment. Amanda has given birth twice‚ once at 35-weeks (twins) and once at 39-weeks (singleton). All of these children are alive and well. She has had one spontaneous abortion at 9-weeks gestation. 1. How should the nurse record Amanda’s obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L designation? A) 3-2-0-1-3. B) 3-1-1-1-2. C) 4-1-1-1-3. D) 4-2-1-0-2. Correct answer(s): C The nurse notes that Amanda’s fasting 1 hour glucose screening level
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Abstract Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has unfortunately become more common among new born children. While much progress has been made in understanding the consequences of drinking during pregnancy‚ it is still difficult to find the underlying damage that is caused to the child. This research paper will look at the harmful effects of FAS. The effects will look at not only the physical damage but the cognitive damage as well in the child. This research paper
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Why is the Infant Mortality rate high in the USA? Introduction According to CIA World Fact book‚ infant mortality is defined as follows: "This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1‚000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate‚ and deaths by sex‚ male and female." Total: 6.06 deaths/1‚000 live births Country comparison
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obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has specific skill in pregnancy‚ childbirth‚ and disorders of the reproductive system. This includes preventative care‚ prenatal care‚ detection of sexually transmitted diseases‚ Pap test screening‚ and family planning. An obstetrician/gynecologist‚ commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN‚ can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians. OB/GYNs can have private practices‚ work
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History of Community Nursing Matrix NUR 405 Healthy Communities: Theory and Practice Sarah Kinnard RN October 24‚ 2011 Beth Edwards MSN‚ BC‚ FNP Past period 1 Industrial Revolution 1750-1900 Description of Historical time period During the industrial revolution technological and economical advances were made with the development of steam powered ships and railroads replacing manual labor with mechanical work. As a result‚ changes in society and health care needs occurred. Nursing
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A Surrogate Mother is defined as "an adult woman who enters into an agreement to bear a child conceived through assisted conception for intended parents." The couple is usually referred to as intended parents who enter into an agreement providing that they will be the parents of a child born to a surrogate through assisted conception‚ using an egg or sperm of at least one parent. 1 RIGHT - Surrogate motherhood is a right entitled to those who are ready and able to take on the responsibility
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