Discussion – Chronic Illness, Bias, and Equitable Care During a routine check-up a few years ago, I encountered a situation that left a lasting impression on my perception of healthcare bias. As a patient with a chronic illness, I am accustomed to frequent medical visits. On this occasion, however, I felt that the care I … Read more
Collaboration to Improve Outcomes While working in a community health clinic as a nurse, I encountered a low treatment adherence rate of diabetic patients to treatment plans. This led to poor glycemic control, and hospital admissions increased because of complications like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The clinic serves a diverse population, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, … Read more
Preventive Health Plan for a Hispanic American Female Patient Diagnostic Tests Mammography (Repeat or Follow-up) Essential due to her family history of breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease. Early detection of malignant changes is crucial (Hong & Xu, 2022). Breast MRI Provides detailed evaluation, especially in high-risk patients and those with dense breast tissue, enhancing … Read more
Ethical issues with Racism, Healthcare, and the Workplace The first ethical issue that I believe to be the most important and am concerned with is racism. At the core of racism is the belief that one race is superior to others, which then results in ethical implications, including denial of human rights, inequalities, and social … Read more
Disorders of the Central Nervous System – Stroke Hello, Your discussion regarding the FAST method for stroke assessment is both simple and relevant in helping nurses identify cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) in their early stages. This approach focuses on proactive measures whenever symptoms are evident since early intervention can help improve the status of patients. According … Read more
Response – Surgical Management of Brain Tumors Hello, You have identified key attributes of brain tumor surgery and stressed the need to focus on enhancing the quality of life and survival rates. Indeed, surgery is an active component for managing brain tumors, including relieving intracranial pressure and lessening neurological impairments. In addition, knowing how craniotomy … Read more
Assigning, Delegating, Supervising, and Prioritizing Care Patients Assigned to the LPN The LPN can be assigned to care for: Client 1: 50-year-old male with post-heart attack and stent placement with stable vital signs Client 5: 74-year-old female with new onset dementia awaiting lab results Client 6: 52-year-old female with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes preparing … Read more
Social Problem – Drug Addiction A drug is defined as any substance that has a physiological effect when ingested, meaning that a lot of substances, including aspirin, caffeine, heroin, and LSD, can fit in the description of this term. In a biopsychological context, drug addiction is defined by how drugs have a physical effect on … Read more
Discussion – Nurse Leader and Manager Decisions Guided by the DECIDE model, a nurse leader may be involved in the decision-making process in various ways. The DECIDE model entails stating the problem, creating the criteria, taking into consideration all the alternatives, choosing the best alternative, creating and applying a plan of action, and monitoring and … Read more
Locating Credible Databases and Research – Evidence-based practice (EBP) Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates the best evidence available to guide optimal nursing care, with a goal to enhance safety and quality. EBP is crucial to nursing practice because it incorporates the best evidence from current literature, along with the expertise of the practicing nurse. This concern … Read more