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Module 8 Discussion The Patient with Chronic Renal Failure Mr. Rojas is a 49-year-old patient with End Stage Renal Disease. He has a history of hypertension and uncontrolled type 1 diabetes (since he was 12 years old). His last Hemoglobin A1c was 12.8%. He is currently receiving hemodialysis three times per week for three hours.…
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NUR2790 Professional Nursing III Module 6 Discussion Prevention of Shock Your patient is a 42-year-old female that arrives in the ED with complaints of fever and not feeling well. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy for bladder cancer. She has an indwelling urinary catheter with scant amount of dark, foul smelling urine. She has a temperature…
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NUR2790 Professional Nursing III Module 7 Discussion – Modifiable vs. Unmodifiable Risk Factors Choose a subject (it can be a former patient, a family member, or yourself) and identify modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors. Identify methods to prevent Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in the subject. What can you recommend to your classmates subjects? MORE INFO …
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Module 5 Discussion (NUR2790 Professional Nursing III Discussions) Artifact vs. Dysrhythmia Describe the role of each component of the ECG in the heart’s contraction: the P wave, the PR interval, the QRS complex, the ST segment, the T wave, and the QT interval. What is the difference between artifact and dysrhythmia? How can you reduce…
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Module 2 Discussion (NUR2790 Professional Nursing III Discussions) Death and Dying Discuss the term “clinical death,” especially with respect to when not to initiate CPR. Discuss what is meant by a “peaceful death” and a “good death,” including goals for End-Of-Life care. How would you feel if you knew your patients did not want CPR…
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Module 4 Discussion Gas Exchange Mr. Nguyen is a 58-year-old patient that had septic shock and developed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is orally intubated and on a mechanical ventilator. He is paralyzed and sedated. What manifestations might you observe for a patient with ARDS? What complications can Mr. Nguyen develop from being mechanically ventilated?…
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Week 4 Assignment – Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section D: Change Model Roger’s diffusion of innovation theory is a particularly good theoretical framework to apply to an EBP project. However, students may also choose to use change models, such as Duck’s change curve model or the transtheoretical model of behavioral change. Other conceptual models, such as…
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NUR2790 Professional Nursing III Discussions Module 1 Discussion Cancer Treatment Options Mrs. Williams is a 27-year-old female diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently in pharmacy school. She does not have children, but hopes to have them someday. She has been tested and has a genetic predisposition for this disease. What treatment options does she…
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Week 6 Assignment (NUR 590 Evidence-Based Practice Project Assignments) Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section F: Evaluation of Process In 500-750 words, develop an evaluation plan to be included in your final evidence-based practice project. Provide the following criteria in the evaluation, making sure it is comprehensive and concise: Describe the rationale for the methods used…
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Week 3 Assignment (NUR 590 Evidence-Based Practice Project Assignments) Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Section C: Solution Description Write a paper of 500-750 words for your proposed evidence-based practice project solution. Address the following criteria: Proposed Solution: (a) Describe the proposed solution (or intervention) for the problem and the way(s) in which it is consistent with…