Reducing Health Disparities among Florida’s Homeless Population Description of the Disparity In 2022, Florida was home to approximately 25,810 homeless individuals, ranking it third in the nation for its homeless population (Florida Health CHARTS, 2022). Among this diverse group that encompasses families, veterans, and the chronically homeless, there exists a significant health disparity concerning mental […]
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A 65-year-old obese African American male patient presents to his HCP with crampy left lower quadrant pain, constipation, and fevers to 101˚ F. He has had multiple episodes like this one over the past 15 years and they always responded to bowel rest and oral antibiotics. He has refused to have the recommended colonoscopy even
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With the introduction of huge amounts of technology and electronic documentation, it seems that we are moving further from providing hands-on nursing care to patients. How can we, as nurses, apply nursing informatics standards to personalize care for patients? Give some examples of how you have seen technology used to personalize care…Applying Nursing Informatics….. Nursing
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Discuss methods in how research findings can be disseminated. Disseminating research findings is crucial to ensure that valuable insights and advancements reach the intended audience and have an impact on practice, policy, and further research. There are various effective methods to disseminate research findings: Peer-Reviewed Journals: Publishing in reputable peer-reviewed journals remains one of the
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What is the pathophysiology of Hemorrhoid? Hemorrhoids, often referred to as piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal that become swollen and inflamed due to various factors. Understanding the pathophysiology involves considering the anatomy of the anal canal and the conditions that lead to hemorrhoidal development. Anatomy and Physiology: The anal canal contains numerous
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The last two weeks of this course will focus on growth and development throughout the lifespan. Week 6 will focus on newborn through school-aged children’s lifespans. Why is it important for nurses to understand and be able to apply Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Piaget’s Cognitive Development and Kohlberg’s Moral Development theories to these lifespans? Understanding
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Healthcare Stressors. The Quadruple Aim provides broad categories of goals to pursue to maintain and improve healthcare. Within each goal are many issues that, if addressed successfully, may have a positive impact on outcomes. For example, healthcare leaders are being tasked to shift from an emphasis on disease management often provided in an acute care
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Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years (Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors) and discuss the following. Drug Class Mechanism of Action Drug Administration and Dosage Drug Interactions Lab effects/interference Nursing Management Patient Education Considerations (special considerations)- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric and pregnant client Patient
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Please reflect briefly on the healthcare policy and political topics that most impact you (an African American): Discuss healthcare policy and politics As an African American, healthcare policy and politics deeply impact various aspects of my life and community. There are several critical areas within healthcare policy and politics that significantly influence the experiences
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Healthy aging is an important public health issue, both nationally and internationally. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes healthy aging as a process whereby all people of all ages are able to live a healthy, safe and socially inclusive lifestyle. In a 2-page essay, discuss how social determinants of health for the older adult are impacted
