As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, … Read more
The lungs interface with the environment, bringing in atmospheric air during inspiration, and expelling mixed airway and alveolar air during expiration. Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli and depends on lung mechanics as well as blood flow in taking up oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. The lungs receive all of the blood flow of … Read more
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of adult morbidity and mortality, accounting for 31% of deaths worldwide. The most common vascular system disorder is hypertension, defined by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) as blood pressure >130/80 mm Hg. How do antihypertensive medications interact with determinants of cardiac output … Read more
Post your answer to 1 of the 3 questions with explanation and details. Please follow the Community Café Guidelines for participating in the Community Café. How did taking this class change how you practice clinically? What are some areas of research interest you wish to pursue after this class? What actions can you take … Read more
A 48 year old male with a history of diabetes mellitus type 2 complains of not being able to feel his toes in the left foot. He also complains of numbness in the heel of the right foot and a tingling sensation.
Start by completing a summary that defines major points you want to include in the elevator speech. This summary should be supported with scholarly references and properly formatted to meet the rubric standards. Use the summary to identify significant talking points that you will use for your elevator speech. Post a 2- to 3-paragraph draft of … Read more
Respond to two (2) of the following prompts: 1.Which of the three theoretical approaches (functionalist, conflict, or symbolic interactionist) would you use to explain why healthcare injustice and inequity occurs and what to do about it? (USLO 3.4 2.What role does healthcare injustice play in perpetuating the system of stratification? How does the healthcare system … Read more
Replie #1 Goffman’s role theory is a sociological idea (also called dramaturgical analysis) that explores how a person will present themselves in different social settings. His analogy is that life is like a performance and we are actors in the performance. Our performance is based on our values, beliefs, and habits during the different stages … Read more
Post your final revised paragraph responding to the research article, ensuring that your paragraph is a complete academic argument with all MEAL plan elements. Additionally, share at least one specific resource or strategy that has helped you revise and explain how it helped. Gredler, J. J. (2018). Postsecondary Online Students’ Preferences for Text-Based Instructor Feedback. … Read more
As a nurse, you may be accustomed to wearing many hats, including healthcare provider, educator, counselor, and confidant. The hat that may be a less familiar fit is that of “salesperson.” A nurse’s drive to advocate for their patients often leads to the development of creative solutions to improve care. Bringing these solutions from idea … Read more