Theory is a natural extension of the philosophy of science, and theoretical frameworks underpin any and every research design and study. For this assignment, you will familiarize yourself with the main theories and theorists in your field so that you may become more conversant in your discipline’s theoretical foundations and research approaches. To prepare for this Application: •Review Chapters 3, ...

Advanced practice nurses often treat patients with vein and artery disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). While the symptoms of both disorders are noticeable, these symptoms are sometimes mistaken for signs of other conditions, making the disorders difficult to diagnose. Nurses must examine all symptoms and rule out other potential disorders before diagnosing and ...

In December 2014, changes were made in Medicare payment rules. Hospitals are now penalized when a patient returns within 30 days for treatment of the same problem. One of the targeted medical diagnoses for this payment change is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, it is essential that the interdisciplinary team be utilized to ensure a safe transition between the ...

The neurological system affects all parts and functions of the body through nerve stimulation. Nerves also control the sensation and perception of pain. While pain can be described in a variety of ways, it is essentially labeled according to its duration and source. As an advanced practice nurse evaluating a patient, you need to consider the following questions: Does the ...

Please respond to the questions below. Please use Lesson #1 Notes as a reference in addition to 3 other references Please cite references 1. You are an instructor in an undergraduate nursing program. One of your students is confused about the differences between disease prevention and health promotion. How would you describe either to him or her? Defend your rationale ...

Rebecca is a 30 year old woman who is married with twelve month old daughter. Rebecca has had two (2) previous admissions to the mental health unit after attempting suicide, this is her third admission. Her husband Paul rang the triage team expressing concern that Rebecca was relapsing, he reported that she had been staying in bed saying she was ...

Discussion 2 of 2 For this discussion, you will be divided into two teams. “Team Pro” will be students whose last name begins with letters A through L. “Team Con” will be students whose last name begins with letters M through Z. You will debate the causes and consequences of unintentional injuries. Assume that little can be done to prevent ...

Select either the qualitative or quantitative study method for this assignment. The study method should connect to the practice problem of interest identified in Topic 1. This could be one of the previously selected articles from your literature review or a new peer-reviewed article. In an essay of 1000-1,250 words, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings ...

While arthritis impacts nearly 50 million adults in the United States, it is not a disease that is limited to adulthood. Consider the case of Ashley Russell. At the age of 14 months, Ashley was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. As a baby, her parents noticed that her knee was always swollen and that she often wanted to be carried ...

Explain heart rate or blood pressure regulation ( relate sympathetic nervous system with adrenal gland with heart); acid base balance ( relate with lung and kidney); temperature regulation or glucose regulation talk about respiratory system MSk system include the important of interdependence of exercise on anatomical feature related to muscular skeletal system. talk about adaptions due to prolonged exercise on ...