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How nursing research relate to Evidence-based practice

Is nursing research really necessary for the profession? How does nursing research relate to evidence-based practice? What problem have you encountered that may benefit from research or evidence-based practice? Cite your sources. Is nursing research really necessary for the profession? How does nursing research relate to evidence-based practice? What problem have you encountered that may […]

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How communication impact concept of clinical reasoning

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

Post to the discussion board a planned approach to communicating with someone who speaks another language. What type of questions will you need to ask? Was there any communication issues discussed this week in Shadow Health? How does communication impact the concept of clinical reasoning in nursing? Please discuss the issues completely, citing your sources so

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cardiovascular disease

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

J.L., a 27-year-old African-American female account executive, presents to the Family Medicine office for her annual checkup with her CNP. She has no significant past medical history. Her medications include calcium carbonate 500 mg orally twice a day and a multivitamin daily. She exercises regularly. Her family history is significant for cardiovascular disease (her father

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

T., who is a Native American male, age 8, is always interrupting his teacher, jumping out of his seat in class, fidgeting relentlessly, and butting into other children’s games. At home, he runs around recklessly and is uncontrollable. His mother comes to the CNP in the Pediatric Clinic and wonders why he will not listen.

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Asymptomatic HIV Infection

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

P. is a 36-year-old Caucasian gay male who was diagnosed with HIV infection 2 years ago. He and his male partner, T. R., were married shortly after his diagnosis. T. R. is not HIV positive. He has been feeling well for the past 2 years, and he maintains a healthy, active lifestyle by exercising three

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Uncontrolled Type II DM and urinary incontinence

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J. is a 55-year-old Hmong postmenopausal woman presenting with Type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension and urinary incontinence. She reports that she often cannot get to the bathroom in time when she feels the urge to urinate. She also wets herself when she laughs or sneezes. She is very embarrassed about this problem and has decreased

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Stage 1 Hypertension

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

S., a 65-year-old African-American man, was referred to the CNP in the hypertension clinic for evaluation of high BP noted on an initial screening. He reports having headaches and nocturia. He states that he has gained 8 pounds over the last year. Past medical history: Appendectomy 30 years ago, Peptic ulcer disease 10 years ago,

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Mild Persistent Asthma Diagnosis

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

M.L. is a 15-year-old Hispanic female who plays soccer for her school team. She has noticed that when running, she sometimes has trouble catching her breath. She also reports an increased runny nose and itchy eyes. She has a frequent dry cough and is awakened with coughing spells at least four times a week. Her

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cause for increased and decreased drug availability

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

A.C. is a 60-year-old Caucasian woman with newly diagnosed peptic ulcer disease, generalized anxiety disorder, and iron deficiency anemia. She also has a long history of asthma and depression. She is a strong believer of herbal medicine. She takes St. John’s wort for her depression, iron pills for her anemia, and alprazolam (Xanax) as needed

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State’s Nurse Practice Act

Blogs / Evans Mutinda

Locate your state’s nurse practice act (NPA) and associated regulations governing prescribing by advanced practice nurses (CNPs, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs). Answer and discuss the following in this forum: Does your NPA require the APRN to have a collaborative agreement with a physician? Discuss whether you think the NPA should or should not require the APRN

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