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
Discussion – Privacy Policies and Laws Part 1: Privacy Laws Comparison Chart Country Law Scope Key Provisions Penalties for Non-Compliance Enforcement USA California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Residents of California, businesses that collect personal data Right to know what personal data is collected, right to delete data, right to opt out of data sale Fines … Read more
Impact Analysis – Prevention and Response Strategies Negotiations with Accrediting Bodies One of the most important parts of compliance certification is negotiating with the auditors or accrediting bodies. The organization needs to approach the negotiations in a way that is open and well-documented. If an organization is serious about compliance, it should disclose everything it … Read more
Vulnerable Population Paper Choosing the Appropriate Individual For this assignment, I interviewed Sarah Johnson (pseudonym), a licensed social worker whose work specialty is crisis intervention and suicide prevention; she practices in Fort Payne, Alabama. Her rich experience in the mental health care field, more so in the handling of vulnerable populations, makes her an ideal … Read more