QUESTION Identify characteristics of an effective HIT system. Define and cite examples of usability, configurability, scalability, and reliability in HIT systems. Explain sources of HIT facilitated errors and suggest realistic solutions. Based on your research, how does the above help increase patient safety, patient outcomes, and data collection? ANSWER Enhancing Healthcare with Effective Health Information Technology (HIT) Systems Introduction Health Information Technology (HIT) systems play […]

QUESTION Reflect on your own family and cultural context while you were a child of 4-12 years in relation to your understanding of the following theories: 1. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory                                            2. Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages                                            3. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theories   Consider your development and relationships in reflecting on the changes you experienced biologically, psychologically, and socially. Diagrams and tables may be included. This should […]

QUESTION The daughter of an elderly woman who has dementia reports that her mother has difficulty managing hygiene activities in the home. Which suggestion should a nurse give to the daughter? Vary the daily routine. It is likely that your mother is easily bored, Offer your mother more choices as to when she would like to bathe, Break down each task into small steps for […]

QUESTION What issues (cultural factors, environmental considerations, etc.) may complicate mapping patient zero and doing contact tracing (include a citation/reference, less than 5 years)? Explain in what ways your vulnerable population could be disproportionately affected by communicable, non-communicable, and social epidemics. You can include direct and indirect impacts on your population. If you state that your vulnerable population is not disproportionately affected, please provide a […]

QUESTION 1. You are working in the emergency room when an elderly lady runs in with a child in her arms. The child is awake but drowsy and not talking.  The lady states she was babysitting her 3-year-old -grandson when she noticed he was quiet.  When she went to check on him, she found him on the bathroom floor with empty vitamin and medication bottles […]

QUESTION 1. Differentiate the educational models OBE (outcome-based education) vs Traditional Education according to: a. Curriculum b. Teaching Process c. Assessment 2. What is the significance of OBE (outcome-based education) to nursing education? Provide academic journals or references in your answers. ANSWER Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Traditional Education are two distinct educational models that have different approaches to curriculum, teaching processes, and assessment methods. Curriculum […]

QUESTION Introduce your one paragraph patient scenario for hypertension and the effect of illness on their life 2) Summarize your assessment data a) subjective and objective b) relevant medical diagnosis and medications/ therapies c) Psychosocial-cultural systems and factors 3) Appraise client learning needs and barriers to learning with strategies to overcome 4) Prioritize learning needs with rational and establish two smart goals 5) Outline your […]

QUESTION Briefly discuss aboiut the theorist and the theory: – Hildegard Peplau is the theorist in this case – Theoretical Perspective: The Interpersonal Relations Theory What are the major concepts of the theory (philosophical underpinnings).Please provide references.   Professional nursing practice is guided by all or some of the philosophies, theories and or models. Utilization of nursing theory frameworks illustrates the focus and application for […]

QUESTION Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Be specific and provide examples. […]

QUESTION Lark Chesterfield, a 66-year-old woman, presents to the urgent care office complaining of shortness of breath and coughing up “yellow mucus” for the past 24 hours.  She has a history of smoking one pack daily for 48 years and a 12-year history of progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on a decreasing glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Significant Past Medical History: Pulmonary:  Community-acquired pneumonia 10 […]