A 52-year-old male patient who is a house painter presents to the office reporting chronic fatigue and “mild” chest pain. When he is painting, chest pain is relieved after taking a break. He reports that the pain usually lasts 5 minutes or less and occasionally spreads to his left arm before subsiding. The patient was […]
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A 57-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with concerns about a dark lesion on his upper right arm. He reports that he has always had many freckles, including this one, but thinks there have been changes in size. He denies pain, fever, rash, and shortness of breath. The biopsy shows atypical cells present
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What are the errors in the following prescriptions (1 per prescription)? Rewrite each prescription correctly. What is each medication classification? What is the mechanism of action (MOA)? · metaprolol succinate ER 50 mg PO daily #30 1 RF · amiodarone 75 mg PO daily #30 1 RF · amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide (Lotrel) 5 mg/12.5 mg PO daily
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EBP Question: Strength Number of Sources (Quantity) Synthesized Findings With Article Number(s) (This is not a simple restating of information from each individual evidence summary—see directions) Level Overall Quality Rating (Strong, good, or low) Level I § Experimental studies Level II § Quasi-experimental studies
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) formed its no-pay policy based on the growing work of National Quality Forum (NQF) of “never events.” Meaning, CMS will no longer pay for certain conditions that result from what might be termed poor practice or events that should never have occurred while a patient was under
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Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources. Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed. The Assignment: Explain the concept of a knowledge worker. Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader
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Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented. Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology. The Assignment: (2 pages not including the title and reference page) In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2
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What components of the ACA do you think will have a positive effect on improving health care outcomes and decreasing costs? Several components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are designed to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs. Here are the key ones likely to have a positive impact: 1. Preventive Care Coverage What
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List factors that predispose Eskimos to risk as a result of the consumption of large quantities of sugar. Analyze different strategies useful in communicating with the Japanese American family. When caring for a Russian American client, for the most part, at what distance would a Russian patient feel at most ease? 1. Factors That Predispose
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Discuss the core functions of public health and their effect on the quality of healthcare services and explain the importance of cultural competency in the delivery of community service care. Participation Requirements We expect each student to participate in the discussion board in a respectful manner. Remember that a new discussion rubric was approved by the
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