the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S TOPIC: EFFECT AGEISM Directions: Due to the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S., it is imperative that healthcare providers assess and confront their own attitudes and perceptions toward older adults. 1. Describe ageism and its impact on societal views of older […]
1. How is Tuberculosis treated? 2. What is Cipro used to treat? What are the adverse effects? What are the contraindications? What are the medication interactions? 3. Which medication is the first choice in treating C-Difficile infection? 4. What are the adverse effects of amphoterocin B? What monitoring would need to be done while on […]
This is a case study about the evolution of Palliative and Hospice Care. Please review the book and then read the following 2 articles before you address the case study. Additionally, you may research the issue yourself to bring in extra information. Please answer the 2 questions on the case study. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/723058 I have put this […]
Maria is a sedentary, 68-year-old woman who is overweight. She complains that her hands and feet are always cold, and she tires quickly when cleaning the house. At her most recent visit to her doctor, her blood pressure was 184/98 mm Hg. She has edema around her ankles and legs, and her physician is concerned […]
Healthcare, like other industries, requires consumer feedback. That feedback is used as part of their reimbursement criteria. As a result, healthcare is experiencing an increase in the use of social media for reviews and feedback. For your Competency Discussion, review two or three consumer review sites, including one dedicated to healthcare practitioners and facilities (i.e., […]
Motivation Motivation is important to each of us. Studying for a test, doing household chores, completing a task at work, all these activities require motivation to “get the job done.” Closely linked to motivation is emotion, if we are excited about a project, the motivation is there too. This week our book describes five approaches […]
According to the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). There are nine core competencies. The first core competency is “Scientific Foundation Competencies” which uses science. And integrated research to develop new approaches to improve nursing practice. The second core competency is “Leadership Competencies” which provides control. And guidance initiating change while collaborating within the […]
A community’s response to the physical and mental health needs of its aging population has become a highly publicized topic within recent years. Taking into account your community’s elderly residential facilities, apply the following Discuss what policies might a residential facility develop to minimize the chances that its residences will develop “institutionalism” Include whether or […]
Can you list the top 5 things that cause you stress? Briefly explain why you feel that way. Label each as either eustress or distress and also label each as acute or chronic. You will understand these terms better if you read the power point slides for this topic first. Here is my example: 1. […]
New and Emerging Technologies for Patient Care Reflect on how this technology is used and how its use impacts the quality of care. Consider cost and reimbursement. Consider how your identified technology tools might impact nursing practice if it were more widely used. What are some barriers preventing increased usage? How could wider implementation be […]
