Technology Challenges
PICOT Question: In adults with a diagnosis of mental illness, how do telehealth consultations compared to in-person consultations improve mental health satisfaction in 3 months?
Nursing
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. The consequence of this is production of an abnormal transmembrane protein that is responsible for producing sweat, mucus, and digestive fluids. Explain in depth the correlation between the defective gene and the abnormal protein that is produced. Be sure …
A nursing question
A depressed person attempts to commit suicide by taking a whole bottle of sleeping pills. The pills cause a drastic decrease in the pH. The patient starts having breathing difficulties because the thick and thin filaments within the respiratory muscles are breaking down. Explain in depth the correlation between the person’s …
Statistics in nursing
How do you use statistics in your work as a nurse or healthcare provider? Find and discuss at least two examples of how statistics are used in your field. Do you feel like statistics are a vital part of the nursing field? Why or why not?
Assessing a patient
A 33-year-old Hispanic male is admitted and complains of a tingling sensation in his left leg, vertigo, and loss of balance. When you begin to perform intake history, you notice that his speech is slurred, his teeth are in need of repair, and he seems to be very drowsy. What other …
Determining causality
Three conditions are necessary for determining causality: empirical association, appropriate time order, and nonspuriousness. In an experiment, ten people who had frequent headaches participated in a study. Five of the participants were given pain aides while the other five were given placebos. Results were recorded. Discuss whether causality was established by …
Recognizing the stages of infection
In the context of patient education, how can nurse practitioners effectively communicate the importance of recognizing the stages of infection and seeking prompt medical attention in the event of symptoms or potential exposure to infectious agents while also addressing common misconceptions or fears related to infectious disease?
The 45-year-old Medicare program
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act opens up the 45-year-old Medicare program to the biggest changes since its inception. Discuss the components of the Affordable Care Act that you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs.
Nursing theory
Like you have learned with nursing theory, behavior change theories and models provide a framework for developing effective health promotion activities. Include the following in your initial post: · Introduce a behavior change theory or model. Include the name and key concepts of the theory or model. · Discuss your rationale …
Interdisciplinary collaborative care
Describe a form of interdisciplinary collaborative care you’ve seen on your current assigned clinical or work site. Then have a discussion about the following questions: Who coordinated that care? What was the nurse’s role in ascertaining that the care was provided? Was the patient’s outcome met? How or why not? What …
