Entries by Merit Writer

nursing process

Mr. Boyd Case Study You are a home health nurse visiting an older couple in the community in order to assess the couple’s functional ability and the potential for their needing assistance with ADLs. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd are 72 and 67 years old, respectively, and have been married for 45 years. They have lived […]

safety of infants

safety of infants You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. The growth, development, and learned behaviors that occur during the first year of infancy. Have a direct effect on the individual throughout a lifetime. For this assignment, research an environmental factor that poses a threat […]

Health History and Medical Information

Health History and Medical Information It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C., presented below. Based on this information, formulate […]

Medication Error Root Cause Analysis

Medication Error Root Cause Analysis Case Study: A Medication Error A patient was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for a cardiac-related problem. On admission to the unit. The physician ordered “Inderal 20 mg orally q 6 hours. If patient cannot take PO medications, give 1 mg Inderal IV q 6 hours.” Later that […]

COVID-19 vaccine

www.diverseeducation.com16 Diverse | February 4, 2021 A few hours a� er receiv-ing the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), says she was “feeling great.” Rice, who says she has “a history of participating in clinical trials,” received her fi rst dose of the vaccine […]

Holistic Nursing and Self-Care or Self-Development

Guide for Writing an Annotated Bibliography What Is an Annotated Bibliography?   A bibliography is a list of sources (books, journals, Web sites, periodicals, etc.) one has used for researching a topic. Bibliographies are sometimes called “References” or “Works Cited” depending on the style format you are using. A bibliography usually just includes the bibliographic […]

anti-vaccination movement

anti-vaccination movement Vaccinations… for or against.  It is a dilemma for a parent, but also for health care professionals.  Please watch/listen to the following videos/audio regarding vaccinations. How did the anti-vaccination movement begin? 1:58 https://youtu.be/IGXDxgHAgG8 Measles outbreak fuels vaccine debate. 2:45 https://youtu.be/cLvyf0MWj_g Medical Anthropologist Explores ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’ 3:59 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/13/694449743/medical-anthropologist-explores-vaccine-hesitancy The Side Effects of Vaccines – How High is the Risk? […]

Diabetes And Drug Treatments

Diabetes and Drug Treatments   Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some form of drug therapy. The […]

Big Data Risks and Rewards

Big Data Risks and Rewards   0. MAIN DISCUSSION POST BY TUESDAY 03/30/2021 BEFORE 8:00 PM EST   0. TWO REPLIES BY FRIDAY 04/02/2021 BEFORE 8:00 PM EST   Discussion: Big Data Risks and Rewards   When you wake in the morning, you may reach for your cell phone to reply to a few text or email […]

developments in communication technology

Statistical Package for Social Sciences Evidence Based Practices to Guide Clinical Practices Introduction Nurses can keep up to date wit h all the data compiled from clinical research and evidence-based practice thanks to developments in communication technology, which has resulted in a vast expansion of knowledge and information. Understanding basic research designs and processes can […]