Category: Nursing

CASE STUDY: Mr. K is a 43-year-old male who has been admitted to the coronary care unit after experiencing a myocardial infarction which led to a cardiac arrest. Mr. K has maintained a healthy and active lifestyle since his myocardial infarction three years ago. Prior to his admission, Mr. K was at home running on his treadmill as part of his morning routine. His wife, Mrs. K, heard a loud noise and ran downstairs to find Mr. K lying prone on the treadmill with a head injury and no pulse. Mrs. K called 9-1-1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was not initiated until paramedics arrived, and it was approximately 45 min until Mr. K had a return of spontaneous circulation. Mr. K was intubated at home and then brought into hospital where he was seen immediately by the cardiac team, which included an advanced practice nurse (APN). The APN’s role was to gather information about what might have led to Mr. K’s event and to consider the current goals of care. Given the estimated downtime (time without adequate blood circulation), the APN acknowledges that Mr. K would most likely suffer from severe anoxic brain injury, and his prognosis would be poor.
Although nothing had been confirmed by the physician, the APN recognizes that there is a strong possibility that she will need to support Mrs. K through the withdrawal of care for her husband. After considering this, the APN became overwhelmed with emotion as she thinks about her own spouse who is the same age as Mr. K. In addition, the APN also experienced profound frustration as to why Mrs. K did not initiate CPR for her husband. As the team continues to aggressively work on Mr. K, the APN will be Mrs. K’s initial point of contact and will work closely with her to meet the overall goals of care for Mr. K.
Discussion: a. Choose three types of decision-making models that will assist the APN in providing care to Mr. K and Mrs. K. Compare and contrast the three chosen models making sure to discuss key aspects of these models and the benefits and limitations of these models in addressing the above situation. b. Describe the rationale for choosing the decision-making models to apply to the case study scenario. c. What do you feel is best decision-making model to use for APN? Provide a rationale. Please be sure to adhere to the following when posting your weekly discussions:
1. Students are to write their name and the appropriate discussion number/discussion title in the title bar for each discussion. For example Discussion 1: Micheal Cabrera or Discussion 3: Sheila Smith. This is important in identifying that students are submitting original posts as well as response posts as required.
2. Students are to submit their discussions directly onto Blackboard Discussion Board. Attachments submitted as discussion board posts will not be graded.
3. As a reminder, all discussion posts must be minimum 250 words, references must be cited in APA format 7th Edition, and must include minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5-7 years. Peer responses must be at least 150 words. ONLY ONE PEER POST IS DUE BY SUNDAY, AT 11:59 EST OF AT LEAST 150 WORDS.

Due 4/30 1159 pm
Read Aschengrau Chapter 14: Critical Review of Epidemiological Studies. Use your text as a guide for completing the article critique using the template provided. Address each section of the template based on your chapter readings. Make sure your answers are complete and succinct.
Using the provided epidemiology study (file attached) submit a paper: Page length 5-6 pages excluding title page and reference page. Double spaced. No Abstract. Keep the second levels headers as is. You are free to abbreviate.
Organization: Use the Template provided for your paper. Abstract not required.
Writing style: APA Scientific. correct grammar, spelling. Avoid excessive use of direct quotations.
Appropriate references (journal article and epidemiological textbooks)

Explain the components of a nutritional assessment. What important subjective and objective assessment findings will assist a nurse in developing a nutritional plan?
Explain the importance of macronutrients in maintaining nutritional health. Describe the pathophysiology of one disorder that affects the normal metabolism of a macronutrient.

Develop a 5-7 page implementation plan addressing the various factors critical to the successful deployment of the new or upgraded telehealth technology that was the focus of the previous two assessments.IntroductionTechnology continues to move at an accelerated pace, and the delivery of health care is shifting from office-based environments to the home. For this reason, health care organizations must be at technology’s cutting edge in order to remain competitive in today’s environment. Integrating the daily activities of patients into the health care continuum will improve the quality of care that is provided and enable more holistic care.This assessment provides an opportunity for you to develop an implementation plan that addresses the various factors critical to the successful deployment of the new or upgraded telehealth technology that was the focus of your previous assessments.PreparationBased on the positive reactions and feedback from stakeholders with regard to the proposed telehealth technology, executive leaders have decided to move forward with implementation of this telehealth solution and have asked you to develop the implementation plan.To prepare for the assessment, you are encouraged to reflect on the factors critical to the successful deployment of the new or upgraded telehealth technology and on how such technology would be implemented in your organization or practice setting. In addition, you are encouraged to become familiar with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process for successfully implementing information systems or a change model for technology use that you think best supports your technology implementation ideas. Refer to the suggested readings, supplemented, as desired, by your own research. You may also wish to:Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Review the Guiding Questions: Implementation Plan [DOCX], which includes questions to consider and additional guidance on how to successfully complete the assessment.
RequirementsDevelop a technology implementation plan that supports the vision for safe, high-quality health care in your organization or practice setting.Complete the Vila Health: Preparing to Develop an Implementation Plan simulation.The implementation plan requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the Implementation Plan Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. The Guiding Questions: Implementation Plan document, linked above, provides additional considerations that may be helpful in completing your assessment. In addition, be sure to note the requirements below for document format and length and for citing supporting evidence.Assess the adequacy of existing telehealth technology infrastructure in your organization or practice setting.
Assign tasks and responsibilities for deploying the new or upgraded telehealth technology.
Develop an implementation schedule.
Determine staff training requirements and strategies.
Develop a strategy for collaborating with patients and other health care providers.
Develop a post-deployment telehealth technology evaluation and maintenance strategy.
Support assertions, arguments, propositions, and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
Document Format and LengthFormat your implementation plan using APA style.Use the Student Paper Format for APA seventh edition. Be sure to include: A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate level 1 section headings.
Your implementation plan should be 5–7 pages in length, not including the title page and references page.
Supporting EvidenceCite at least five credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your implementation plan.Additional RequirementsProofread your implementation plan before you submit it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your plan.Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save your implementation plan to your ePortfolio.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 2: Develop a collaborative technology integration strategy. Assess the adequacy of existing telehealth technology infrastructure in an organization or practice setting.
Assign tasks and responsibilities for deploying a new or upgraded telehealth technology.
Develop an implementation schedule.
Develop a post-deployment telehealth technology evaluation and maintenance strategy.
Competency 3: Develop a strategy for managing technology use that enhances patient care and organizational effectiveness. Determine staff training requirements and strategies.
Develop a strategy for collaborating with patients and other health care providers.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards. Support assertions, arguments, propositions, and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.

A transcultural paper for nursing school, looking at the aspects of Argentinian cultural traditions, health, illness and hygiene. Also looking at evolution of culture from generation to generation while living in United States.
Focus on patient care for someone who is from Argentina and is receiving nursing care in United States. What are important things to know for the nurse and healthcare team that is taking care of the person.
The essay should be no less than 3 pages and no more than 4 pages.

General Instructions
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Some clients present specific challenges during the interview and physical examination. Nurse practitioners (NPs) must be able to identify behaviors that impede the assessment and consider strategies to communicate effectively with these clients. Create a scenario depicting an interaction between an NP and a FLIRTATIOUS client. Describe the setting and type of encounter.
Describe the client’s challenging behaviors related to the topic assigned.
Examine the potential impact of the client’s behavior on the client-provider relationship.
Analyze techniques to enhance communication with the client and address the client’s behavior.
Create sample documentation for the encounter.
Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations.
Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less)
Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations. APA pret review no older than 5 years

i. Coping Mechanisms
1. Coping: Priority Intervention for a Client Who Has a Terminal Illness (Active Learning Template – Basic Concept, RM Fund 10.0 Chp 33 Coping)
ii. Stress Management
1. Coping: Manifestations of the Alarm Stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (Active Learning Template – Basic Concept, RM Fund 10.0 Chp 33 Coping)
II. Physiological Adaptation
a. Topics to Review are :
i. Alterations in Body Systems
Airway Management: Performing Chest Physiotherapy (Active Learning Template – Therapeutic Procedure, RM Fund 10.0 Chp 53 Airway Management)
III. Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies
a. Focused Review for each topics
i. Intravenous Therapy: Inserting an IV Catheter (Active Learning Template – Nursing Skill, RM Fund 10.0 Chp 49 Intravenous Therapy)
ii. Intravenous Therapy: Selection of an Intravenous Site (Active Learning Template – Nursing Skill, RM Fund 10.0 Chp 49 Intravenous Therapy)

Review on your textbook section IV: Patient Safety/Quality and Population Health- chapters 20 and 21
Discuss patient safety organizations (PSOs) and what they are designed to accomplish.

Government agencies drive and enforce public health policies, funding, and programs to protect and improve population health outcomes.

For this assignment, you are required to complete a rhetorical analysis of one of the following texts. You should choose just one of these for your rhetorical analysis:
A Secret Weapon to Fight Climate Change: Dirt Download A Secret Weapon to Fight Climate Change: Dirt(Barker & Pollan, 2015)
Exploiting the Neuroscience of Internet Addiction Download Exploiting the Neuroscience of Internet Addiction(Davidow, 2012)
Disney’s Disembodied Black Characters Links to an external site.(Wabuke, 2021)
The New Measles Download The New Measles(Lafrance, 2015)
Once you make your decision, you will write a short essay of 800 to 1000 words.  Be sure your essay has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion and follows the sample reviewed in this week’s lecture video.
Address the following:
What is the context for the argument being presented?
Who is the target audience? How do you know? How does the author appeal to that audience?
What is the author’s tone of voice in the essay? It is effective? How do you know?
How does the author appeal to ethos, pathos, and logos? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text.
How does the author convey their attitude toward the subject at hand in the article?
How does the author handle opposing views, if applicable?
Ultimately, your goal as a writer in the rhetorical analysis is to make an argument about the effectiveness of the author in the piece. Is the piece effective or ineffective? The questions above will help you support your points. 
Please make sure that you quote frequently from the text in support of your argument. 
Before you write, be sure to review the sample essays located in this module as well as the Lecture Videos for Analyzing a Text Rhetorically (from Module 3) and Key Elements of a Rhetorical Analysis (from Module 4).
Be sure to format your paper and cite your sources according to APA guidelines. Be sure to review the basic introduction to APA format Links to an external site.in the Excelsior University OWL before you complete your essay.