Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Nurse Supervisor’s Professional Identity and Stewardship
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Leadership is critical in nursing and other healthcare professions since it defines the degree to which the provided services meet clients’ needs. For young specialists, learning from experienced professionals who have dealt with multiple difficult situations at work is a priceless opportunity for self-improvement. For this…
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Musculoskeletal System, Endocrine System, Sepsis, Osteoporosis
The purpose of the musculoskeletal system is indeed movement of the body. However, it should also be noted that no less important part of its functionality is maintaining the stability of the body. This is essential because the quality of life is significantly damaged when a person experiences a musculoskeletal ailment. Such conditions are especially…
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Female Condom Skills Training: Study Analysis
Introduction Quantitative research deals with measuring associations between variables. The aim of quantitative research is to establish the association between dependent and independent variables in a population. Identifying an appropriate population sample size and ensuring randomization of the sample selection are key steps of a quantitative researcher. This paper will analyze how a sampling strategy…
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Public Policy Theories Overview
Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) is a program under which states are given block grants to use for their own programs to assist needy families and children, reduce the reliance of needy parents by promoting job training, prevent pregnancies among single individuals, as well as encourage the development and preservation of two-parent families (Center…
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Pressure Injury (PI) Risk Assessment
Summary In the article, “Does Conducting a Risk Assessment Facilitate Better Care for Patients at Risk of Pressure Injuries?”, Hödl, Eglseer, and Lohrmann (2019) sought to evaluate whether the use of PI risk assessment is correlated to increased application of international evidence-based guidelines when dealing with patients at risk of PI. For this quantitative study,…
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Diabetic Retinopathy Overview: Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Types
Abstract Diabetic retinopathy is one of the common diabetes-related complications that affect the eyes. The blood vessels in the retina become damaged (swelling or leaking) because of high blood sugar levels. Because of the impossibility to predict the quality of damage and the development of blood vessel growth, diabetic retinopathy is usually classified into proliferative…
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Artificially Administered Nutrition and Hydration
The article outlines a comprehensive guideline of ethical and legal matters to direct clinicians when using AANH on pediatric and adult patients. It also emphasizes the need to ensure that all AANH healthcare services are provided according to the ethical principles of autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice. It also involves the need for an interdisciplinary…
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The Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Table of Contents Introduction Factors Affecting Fertility (STDs) Reasons for Inflammatory Markers Rise in STD/PID Conclusion References Introduction The symptoms of the 42-year-old man presenting to the ED appear to align with the diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis, which is an inflammatory condition affecting the prostate glands’ excretory ducts. A urinary tract infection is commonly…
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Door-to-Balloon Time Reduction Non-Human Obstacles
The door-to-balloon (DTB) time reduction depends largely on the chain of human specialists performing their roles with as little wasteful steps as possible, following the recommendations and best practices (CCN, 2013; American College of Cardiology Foundation & American Heart Association, 2013). However, the non-human factors can also play a significant role in reducing the time…
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Personal Care Philosophy in Professional Practice
Table of Contents Introduction Key Concepts of Philosophy Metaparadigms of Nursing Application of Philosophy to Nursing Practice Strengths and Limitations Conclusion References Introduction A nurse’s philosophy usually reflects her values, ideals, attitudes, and beliefs related to professional practice. Therefore, a good personal nursing philosophy should include concepts that guide a nurse’s decisions and actions, the…