Entries by Merit Writer

individuals with liver disease for clotting problems

 individuals with liver disease for clotting problems Question 1 A nurse checks individuals with liver disease for clotting problems because: The liver is often the site of platelet pooling. Clotting factors are produced in the liver. High levels of bilirubin interfere with the clotting system. Treatment medications for liver failure cause fibrinolysis. Question 2 How […]

angina pectoris

 angina pectoris Question 1 A 51-year-old male presents with recurrent chest pain on exertion. He is diagnosed with angina pectoris. When he asks what causes the pain, how should the nurse respond? The pain occurs when: The vagus nerve is stimulated Cardiac output has fallen below normal levels The myocardial oxygen supply has fallen below […]

Chronic Kidney Failure

Chronic Kidney Failure How sodium and water are impacted by Chronic Kidney Failure: Explain the actual mechanism of how sodium and water are effected How does this systemic effect change the way in which this electrolyte balance functions What interventions are used to reverse or manage these changes Use 2 scholarly articles in APA format

Music Therapy in Chronic Pain Patients

My topic is: Music Therapy in Chronic Pain Patients   PICOT is an acronym used to help develop clinical research questions and guide you in your search for evidence: P = Patient population I = Intervention or issue of interest C = Comparison of interventions or comparison of interests O = Outcome T = Time frame For example, you may wish […]

thyroxine production

thyroxine production Question 1 When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Yes No Question 2 A 45-year-old female has elevated thyroxine production. Which of the following would accompany this condition? Increased thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) Increased anterior pituitary stimulation Decreased T4 Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone […]

The Police Role in Society

The Police Role in Society This past week,  we discussed police discretion and how much it plays a role in the criminal justice system. We read in Chapter 5- “The Police Role in Society” and Chapter 6- “Police Discretion & Dilemmas. The following week’s “Complete” assignment will reflect material covered in the aforementioned  chapters.   […]

interrelationship between theory, practice, and research

interrelationship between theory, practice, and research Instructions: Response must be at least 310 words written in current APA format with at least two academic references cited. References must be within the last five years. Response must exten, refute/correct, or add additional nuance. Nursing theory is a systematic outline of ideas and objectives intended to drive […]

Strategies For Academic Portfolios

Strategies For Academic Portfolios In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most important contributors to organizational success. A solid branding strategy can help add visibility and credibility to a company’s products.   Similarly, nurse-scholars can build a personal brand to add visibility and credibility to their work. You can […]

Health Policy

Health Policy The past eight weeks in Health Policy have expanded my view on potential uses for my Doctor of Nursing Practice achievement. I envision making a social impact and speaking from a position of authority as a healthcare professional. I plan to be more involved in my community efforts to improve health equity for […]