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eye pain

AM is a 22-year-old man presenting to the local emergency department (ED) with acute onset  of right eye pain. The pain started 6 hours prior and has not improved with artificial tears or oral  acetaminophen. He reports the possibility of accidentally “scratching his right eye” when trying  to remove his contact lens. Past Medical History • Wears soft

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External otitis

ZM is an 8-year-old male who is brought to the clinic by his mother for complaints of acute left ear pain. She has recently picked him up from a week-long stay at camp, and he stated his ear hurt so bad he was crying. When his mother looked at this ear, she noticed the outside

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neurotransmitters

Instructions: Select two of the following neurotransmitters: Serotonin Norepinephrine Dopamine Acetylcholine Glutamate Melatonin Histamine GABA For each neurotransmitter, please discuss the following: pharmacologic action, the drug class it is most closely linked to, expected outcomes, and potential side effects. Based on this information, which condition would these neurotransmitters be considered for the treatment plan? Instructions: Select two

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briefing as a leader

Often, our work will challenge us to move from active management into a leadership role. This week, you have been asked by the CEO of your healthcare organization to perform a briefing as a leader. He has indicated to you that the organization is assessing substantially improving patient outcomes within the patient care unit, specifically

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internal stakeholders

Stakeholder support is necessary for a successful project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders, such as the facility, unit, or health care setting where the change proposal is being considered, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Why is their support necessary to the success of your change proposal,

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Technology

Technology is integral to successful implementation in many projects, through either support or integration or both. Name at least one technology that could improve the implementation process and the outcomes of your capstone project change proposal. Do you plan to use this technology? If not, what are the barriers that prevent its use? Technology is

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CLINICAL SYSTEMS

TOPIC: LITERATURE REVIEW: THE USE OF CLINICAL SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES   To Prepare: Review the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Conduct a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the application

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