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the pathophysiology of heart failure

. the pathophysiology of heart failure Describe the pathophysiology of heart failure. What are the clinical signs and symptoms of heart failure? 2. Explain how the compensatory mechanisms for heart failure work to maintain cardiac function. What occurs if these mechanisms begin to fail? 3. What nursing measures should be implemented when working with older adults […]

HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

HEALTHCARE DELIVERY What are your thoughts about the emerging accountable care organizations? In what ways do you think they will affect the current health care delivery system? How do you think the practice patterns of primary care physicians will change under the new models of health care? What are the biggest problems that this could […]

important role in identifying strategies to effectively manage health care resources and in leading health care quality improvement

 important role in identifying strategies to effectively manage health care resources and in leading health care quality improvement As a nurse, you serve an important role in identifying strategies to effectively manage health care resources and in leading health care quality improvement. You must be able to decide what leadership style or strategy to apply […]

Maternity

Maternity A 20-year-old woman has arrived to the birthing center in early labor with her mother because her husband is out of town. The patient appears to be tolerating her labor well. The mother is very talkative, constantly mentioning about how proud she is of her daughter for not needing any medications, just like she […]

Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

Pharmacology for Nursing Practice RUA_Medication_Teaching_Plan_Guidelines_V2.docx Revised: 4/2020 1 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Medication Teaching Plan Guidelines Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for the student to synthesize pharmacological knowledge (i.e., core drug knowledge, core patient variables, and nursing implications) of pharmacotherapeutic agents into a useful teaching and learning tool for nurses and patients. Course […]

Area of Interest Power Point Presentation

Area of Interest Power Point Presentation       · Points 175   · Submitting a file upload Purpose The process for affecting positive change to improve practice outcomes can start with either the identification of an area of interest or the identification of a potential or existing practice problem. Selecting an area of interest helps to define a […]

the first Registered Nurse elected to Congress

 the first Registered Nurse elected to Congress Reflection  Choose #1 or # 2 but you must answer all three parts of each. 1. (a) Name the first Registered Nurse elected to Congress (b) name the state affiliated (c) List at least one contribution (Policy) enacted since holding office. 2. (a) Name at least one nurse legislator (b) name […]

Chronic nonspecific low back pain

Chronic nonspecific low back pain According to Dynamed’’ Chronic nonspecific low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion in patients with pain in the low back lasting for more than 3 months without a pathologic cause identified’’. In this case a 79year old white male is taking hydrocodone/APAP 10/325 for lower back pain (pt diagnosed […]

 the definition of an e-patient

 the definition of an e-patient Using the videos, you watched in your Week 6 Learning Materials, answer the following questions:   What is the definition of an e-patient? (Use the video and your textbook to provide a thorough response).     Understanding the healthcare system as a consumer TEDTalk 1. What is the difference between […]