Entries by Linus

the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a 9-month-old female infant

Consider the following patient scenario: A mother comes in with 9-month-old girl. The infant is 68.5cm in length (25th percentile per CDC growth chart), weighs 6.75kg (5th percentile per CDC growth chart), and has a head circumference of 43cm (25th percentile per CDC growth chart). Describe the developmental markers a nurse should assess for a […]

Alcohol Addiction

Requirements: This paper should clearly and comprehensively identify the chronic health disease chosen. Select a topic from the following list (topics rotate): · Polycythemia Vera · Alcohol Addiction · Prostate or Breast Cancer · Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (Select childhood or adulthood for the OCD topic) The paper should be organized into the […]

APPLICATION OF A SHARED THEORY

Action, G. J., & Malathum, P. (2000). Basic need Status and Health-Promoting self-care Behavior in Adults (PDF). Western Journal of Nursing Research, 22(7), 796-811.(article attached) Apply the selected model (highlighted) to Family Nurse Practitioner specialty, caring for a 45 years old male patient presenting with asthma exacerbation with heroin use. Describe how you would use […]

the purpose of nursing

Discussion Prompt Ask five nurses the following question.  Ask the question without explanation or expansion.  Tell them you are doing a class project and need the following question answered.  There are no right or wrong answers. “What is the purpose of nursing?” Ask five lay persons the exact same question in the exact same manner. […]

Theories in Nursing

Study Guide for final exam NURS-513- Theories in Nursing Review the following concepts and be sure you know the definitions- Metaparadigm Nursing Paradigm Philosophy of Nursing Empiric Indicators Middle Range Theories Theoretical framework Learning Theory Cognitive Learning Theory Complexity Science (CS) Review the different Era’s- this was early on in the course- for example, Curriculum […]

the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult

 Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.

Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child

Developmental Assessment and the School-Aged Child The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare […]

the United States Preventive Services Task Force

For this assignment, you will be asked to provide five bullet points related to each of the guidelines listed. It is recommended that you utilize the United States Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines, SAMHSA, JNC, CDC, and other specialty organizations’ guidelines, as applicable. Guidelines to be covered include the following: 1. Lung Cancer 2. Prostate Cancer […]