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Different Belief Systems

| January 29, 2019

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews […]

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Common Chronic Respiratory Illness

| January 29, 2019

CASE STUDY 2- Reflecting on week 3’s lessons in the syllabus , select a patient population (pediatric, young adult, adult or geriatric), and briefly analyze a common chronic respiratory illness (there are several to choose from), that may affect this population. Briefly tell how it impacts the patient’s quality of life and analyze the current […]

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Critical Thinking Questions

| January 29, 2019

Case Scenario Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed chilling. Subjective Data Complains of pain and heaviness in her […]

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Categories Aimed at Equity and Quality Care

| January 29, 2019

View the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) categories aimed at equity and quality care (HHS, n.d.). Notice how these standards overlap with many of the expectations and standards in professional nursing practice! 1.In what ways are you and your peers using these standards in your areas of nursing practice? 2.Discuss one nursing […]

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Discussion Questions

| January 29, 2019

1. Discuss two reasons why health care managers or leaders need to become culturally competent and inclusive. 2. Define cultural competence and inclusion in health care. Explain how bias affects both. 3. Explain two ways that a culturally competent and inclusive leader can deepen their self-awareness. 4. Discuss two ways that leaders can help develop […]

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Visually Impaired

| January 29, 2019

Create a care plan for a patient with visually impaired problem related to a history of diabetes: – Make sure you include all the phases of the nursing process – Provide a brief discharge planning – Give some teaching examples correlating with the teaching plan (e.g. Visual impairment). – Provide NANDA nursing diagnosis only. – […]

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Telling The Story

| January 28, 2019

Hector is a 35-year-old Hispanic male. Hector was seriously injured in an auto accident 5 months ago. He spent 4 months in the hospital. One leg and hip suffered permanent damage. He will probably always need a cane and walk with a limp. He also has limited mobility in his right arm and shoulder and […]

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Psychosocial Crises Of Later Adulthood And Elderhood

| January 28, 2019

As individuals approach later adulthood and elderhood, they begin to accept the terminations of old roles and embrace the emergence of new roles, including coming to terms with the concept of death and facing issues related to death. This involves the psychosocial crisis of integrity versus despair for (older adults) and immortality and extinction (elderhood). […]

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Library Scholarly Databases

| January 28, 2019

Identify two GCU Library scholarly databases that will help you find the best research articles to support your EBP proposal. Discuss why these two databases are better than Google Scholar or a general Internet search. Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon code : NRSCODE Order Now

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Descriptive Statistical Processes

| January 28, 2019

Can descriptive statistical processes be used in determining relationships, differences, or effects in your research question and testable null hypothesis? Why or why not? Also, address the value of descriptive statistics for the forensic psychology research problem that you have identified for your course project. Post your response in a minimum of 300 words. While […]

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