Select one research article to read for this week’s discussion forum. What research design was used in this study? Discuss how data were collected. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this research method for this study? Select one research article to read for this week’s discussion forum. What research design was used in […]
Choose a research article that relates to a problem at your facility. Discuss the problem, purpose, theoretical framework, and literature review for the study. Attach your research article to your post. Choose a research article that relates to a problem at your facility. Discuss the problem, purpose, theoretical framework, and literature review for the
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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