Emma, a 54 year old Caucasian female who has hypertension, type two diabetes mellitus controlled by diet, and a medical history of cigarette smoking was admitted to the hospital. She quit smoking twenty years ago and occasionally forgets to take her blood pressure medication. (Not sure where this sentence would fit best)While cleaning the house she was having difficulty walking, confusion, facial drooping and severe weakness. She was able to reach the phone and dial 911. When the medical team arrived
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Abstract Due to the ever changing health care system nationally and the increase need for qualified nurses worldwide, nursing responsibilities and patient load have intensified. Nurses are expected to care for higher acuity patients in more complex health care situations. Despite increased hardships in the work place, nurses must continually try to find ways to preserve their caring approach. Jean Watson’s caring theory can be seen as indispensable to this goal. This paper will explain the background
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assessment and a brief background as to why the patient is in hospital as well as a brief past medical history. Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of a localised infection, can rapidly lead to acute deterioration risking multi-organ failure and death. (Dellinger et al 2008) Sepsis is quite common and it is therefor imperative that every nurse on every ward be aware of the signs and symptoms of Sepsis and the appropriate measures to take to manage it should their patient become Spetic
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Evolution of Health Care Information Systems Since the early 1980s, the U.S. health care system has experienced a rapid growth in the sector of health care information technology. This growth can be viewed as an attempt to standardize our fragmented health care system. The health care information technology is no longer an option but a necessity to be compliant with the mandated federal regulations. President George W. Bush in 2004 asked health care providers to implement Electronic Health Records
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| Pulmonary Fibrosis | University of South Dakota NursingPathophysiology 351 | | Amanda J Neugebauer | 10/21/2013 | | Abstract Diseases of the lung are an increasing problem in today’s population. The likely hood that healthcare professional will deal with lung disease in their practice setting is very possible. Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that can present as many different health problems and affect multiple systems of the body. Through this reviewed of pulmonary
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Measuring Quality Quality monitoring is becoming an accepted method for purchasers, patients, and providers to evaluate the value of health care expenditures. Important advances in the science of quality measurement have occurred over the past decade, but many challenges remain to be addressed so that quality monitoring may realize its potential as counter force to the demands of cost containment. The structure of the U.S. Health care system is changing rapidly, primarily in response to concerns
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Epidemiology Paper Monica Okoro Nur/408 Epidemiology: Global and Public Health September 10, 2012 Diane Campbell, DNP - PHN, FNP - BC Epidemiology Paper Public health nursing allows nurses to encounter various vulnerable populations on a daily basis. In particular, the elderly make up a large portion of the population, and their vulnerability to the environment and other physical factors is a very important aspect of public health nursing. Epidemiology allows the public health nurse
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Arrhythmias * Are common and often benign, but can indicate underlying heart disease. They often occur intermittently and so can be difficult to diagnose. * Can present with palpitations, chest pain, presyncope/syncope, hypotension, pulmonary oedema. Some are asymptomatic e.g. AF. * History taking make sure include: * Precipitating factors, onset, nature (fast/slow, regular/irregular), duration, associated symptoms (chest pain, dyspnoea, collapse). * Causes: * CARDIAC:
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Reimbursement and Pay-for- Performance Edward G. Walker HCS531 May 26, 2014 Tracey Lane Reimbursement and Pay-for- Performance This paper will define Pay-for- Performance; I will explain how reimbursement is affected by Pay-for- Performance approach. I will discuss how system cost reductions impact the quality and efficiency of healthcare. I will discuss how Pay-for- Performance, effects healthcare providers and their customers. I will discuss the effects of Pay-for- Performance and the effect
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According to Walker and Avant (1995), concept analysis allows nursing to examine the attributes or characteristics of the concept. * Concept Analysis of the Surgical Wound Infection ? I will like to identify patients conditions and other factors contribute to the development of Surgical Wound infections. * Determine the aims or purposes of analysis The purpose is to understand the effect of environment in surgical wound infections. Prevention of infection requires the application of
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