Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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“First, Do No Harm”: Tread Carefully Where Oral History
In long-term crises like Covid-19, Jennifer Cramer (2020) asserts that changes in oral history fieldwork in inevitable. Therefore, before engaging in any activity that might result in more harm, Jennifer shows that following the law might be the one thing that prevents or minimizes the effects of an ongoing crisis. Relative to Covid-19, the main…
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Anemia and Cardiopyopathy Cases
Identifying the Type of Anemia Anemia comes in several key types depending on the speed of red blood cells production, the rates of hemoglobin, and the related factors. According to the existing nomenclature, there are thalassaemia, sickle cell anemia, pernicious anaemia, Fanconi anaemia, iron deficiency anaemia, aplastic anaemia, and haemolytic anaemia (Eckman, 2010). Judging by…
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Comprehensive Care Plan for Critically Ill Patient
Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Medication Regimen Laboratory and Diagnostic Data Assessment Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Care Nursing Plan of Care References Introduction The patient was admitted with hypotension, hypoxia, and ventilator dependent respiratory failure. Upon initial examination, septic shock was assumed as the diagnosis, which was subsequently confirmed through the failure to maintain…
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Migraine Analysis From the Quantitative Perspective
Introduction Migraine has been an insufficiently researched issue for a while, hence the lack of clarity in the present approaches toward treating it. Although there is a tendency to medicalize patients with migraine, there are indications that other solutions for managing chronic pain could produce even better results in the long term, preventing patients from…
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Summary of the Article “Overview of the Immune Response”
The immune system plays a critical role, as it protects the host from a multitude of pathogenic microbes. It is incredibly complex and involves numerous elements that eliminate a variety of microorganisms and substances threatening to harm the host. In “Overview of the immune response,” Chaplin analyzes different aspects of the immune system focusing on…
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Team-Based and Synergy Models for Patient Care
The model of nursing care I observed the team model of nursing in an intensive care unit in a certain hospital. The majority of patients in this unite were facing life-threatening conditions, and thus they needed constant supervision from the nurses and other technical staff members. Care providers in this unit were working in small…
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ICare & Interprofessional Teams in Pediatric Wards
Table of Contents Introduction Compassion Advocacy Resilience Evidence-Based Practice Summary References Introduction Many healthcare settings embrace the idea of interprofessional teams to meet the changing demands of their respective patients. The targeted work setting for this discussion is that of a pediatric ward in a small clinic with six beds. The unit provides timely services…
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Assessment and Treatment Plan: Digestive System Hereditary Problem
Introduction/Identification The patient has two significant problems with her health. The first problem is that she is allergic to citrus, nuts, eggs, and dust. Her second health problem is related to the digestive system. According to the interview, her mother suffers from the allergy, and her grandparents had problems with the digestive system. Thus, her…
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Follow-Up Calls Reducing Readmission Rates: Design
Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Methodology and Design Sampling Methodology Necessary Tools Research Algorithms Conclusion References Introduction Due to the importance of improving the transitional care model through follow-up calls to reduce patient readmission rates, the nursing practice should be based on a special methodology involving a comprehensive assessment of the problem. Since the…
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Discussion: Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding
The advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding still represent a popular research topic. Guzzardi et al. (2020) studied the intellectual development of eighty infants to explore connections between the type of nutrition and developmental patterns later in life. Within the frame of data analysis, the researchers drew comparisons between exclusive breastfeeding (EB) and receiving any…