Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnostics
Table of Contents History and Physical Examination Presumptive Nursing Diagnosis Teaching and Nursing Care Plan Requirements Works Cited History and Physical Examination The patient under analysis is a female, thirty-five years old. The woman has a rash on the face for approximately one week. The allergic reaction to soap, lotion, or food is excluded. The…
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Reducing the Number of Delayed and Canceled Operations in the Surgical Department
Introduction According to Al Talalwah and McIltrot (2019), treatment of more advanced illnesses, which sometimes necessitates more severe and costly treatment, is one of the medical repercussions of postponing surgery. Through features like checklists, alarms, and prediction tools; incorporated clinical guidelines that promote standardized, evidence-based procedures; and computerized prescribing and test-ordering that decreases mistakes and…
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Electronic Medical Records in the United States
Introduction Today, the technological progress and the development of information systems allow for considerably facilitating numerous processes and operations in a variety of spheres, including health care. In particular, the innovational information systems permit for more effectually storing and retrieving the information pertaining to patients, their medical history, and drug prescriptions; for the alleviated provision…
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Algorithm for Surveillance of Meningococcal Meningitis
Table of Contents Introduction Indicators of the Algorithm Logical Process of the Algorithm Salient Features Strengths and Limitations of the Algorithm Conclusion References Introduction An algorithm for meningococcal meningitis is a formula that is designed to control and treat the problem (Lombardo & Buckeridge, 2007). The algorithm will help practitioners to easily track the disease.…
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Skeletal and Immune Systems Overview
The most interesting information related to the research is the relationship between the skeletal and immune systems. There is bone marrow inside the interior walls of the bones, which is essential for proper immune system development. In addition, there are stem cells inside this region, which are crucial for immune system maintenance. The process of…
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Thinking Like a Nurse: Clinical Judgement
Clinical judgment is an essential concept in healthcare and, more specifically, in nursing. It is a process that involves collecting client data, interpreting the data, making diagnoses, and identifying proper steps. Essential components of the process are critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving. Clinical judgment is required for somewhat ambiguous situations. Good clinical judgment requires…
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Lung Reduction Surgery Overview
Lung reduction surgery can help relieve symptoms by removing the most affected and no longer functioning parts of the lungs. This procedure, however, has been the center of much controversy over whether the potential benefits may be outweighed by the potential harm and expense. Hence, it is reasonable to present the crucial points regarding the…
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Free Association and Restrictive Professional Standards
One of the rights granted by the Constitution of the USA is the right to free association between individuals and groups (Batchis, 2012). Even though this right is stated to be technically absent in the Constitution, it is legally protected by the First Amendment. This was confirmed in several Supreme Court decisions, for instance, in…
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The New Regulation Model for Advanced Practice Nurses
Table of Contents Introduction Current Issues APN Regulations in Florida The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation The Benefits of Implementing the Model Conclusion References Introduction At present, local laws regarding advanced practice nurses (APNs) vary widely between different states and countries. As a consequence, specialists with the same degrees of knowledge, experience, and competence would…
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Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Joint
Yvonne, a 38-year-old housewife and mother of three, complains that she has a hard time closing her jaws. In fact, she says that she is unable to close her mouth completely. She says that this started 2 days ago when she opened her mouth really wide and yawned, right after she had just woken up.…