What makes a healthcare system good? What Makes a Healthcare System Good? A well-functioning healthcare system is a cornerstone of a thriving society, ensuring that individuals receive the medical care they need while promoting public health. A good healthcare system must be accessible, efficient, high-quality, and equitable. It should also emphasize preventive care and be […]
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Some commonly followed treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, special-colored glasses, and biofeedback. Discuss four non-pharmacological treatments that you would recommend for a 6 year
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Ms. P.C. is a 19-year-old white female who reports a 2-day history of lower abdominal pain, nausea, emesis and a heavy, malodorous vaginal discharge. She states that she is single, heterosexual, and that she has been sexually active with only one partner for the past eight months. She has no previous history of genitourinary infections
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Mr. J.R. is a 73-year-old man, who was admitted to the hospital with clinical manifestations of gastroenteritis and possible renal injury. The patient’s chief complaints are fever, nausea with vomiting and diarrhea for 48 hours, weakness, dizziness, and a bothersome metallic taste in the mouth. The patient is pale and sweaty. He had been well
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Which patient is least likely to be at risk for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterized by reduced bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Various factors, including age, sex, genetics, lifestyle, and dietary habits, influence an individual’s risk of developing osteoporosis. While certain populations are at
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In what ways can APRNs utilize telemedicine platforms and remote monitoring technologies to remotely access patients’ medication adherence, therapeutic responses, and potential adverse effects? How does remote patient monitoring impact the delivery of pharmacological interventions and APRN practice? Please review the rubric before posting to ensure a maximum of points. APA format is mandatory. At
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A 72-year-old male presents to the clinic with 4 weeks of productive cough. He has a 10-year history of diagnosed COPD. He has a 45-year history of two packs a day cigarette smoking. He states he quit smoking due to financial needs about 6 years ago. He complains of pain in his chest from coughing,
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Prepare a document based on the demographics of your county of residence to indicate the social determinants of health specific to that geographic area. You can find the social determinants of health for your county by accessing the following link: https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ Links to an external site. https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ After completing the first part of this project
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This week’s assignment involves a critical examination and reflection on existing federal health data sets. As Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), the ability to analyze and interpret data is essential for informed decision-making in healthcare settings. This exercise will focus on understanding data trends, the implications of these trends on public health, and the ability to
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Locate a scholarly article describing population-based research using a case-control or cohort study design. Provide a detailed critique of the selected article, addressing the questions below. Include the following sections: Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. What is the study design (case-control or cohort study)? Briefly describe the key features of the chosen
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