Category: Health & Medicine 13691

In order to implement evidence-based practice in the modern health care setting, it is paramount to use evidence gathered by scholars and reported in articles published in peer-reviewed journals. The current paper criticizes one such article that was written by Ong et al. (2016). The article by Ong et al. (2016) reports a quantitative research…

Introduction Renal failure is also called kidney failure and refers to a condition where the kidneys become dysfunctional. It can be divided into chronic and acute renal failures that occur due to a wide variety of medical problems. The detection of renal failure can be done using measurements of serum creatinine and find whether they…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Identification Collection and Analyzing of Data Validation Conclusion References Abstract Syndromic Surveillance is an approach that aims at detecting an outbreak earlier as compared to traditional disease surveillance. To realize this goal, this approach expounds on situational awareness that focuses on the characteristics of the affected population by monitoring outbreak…

Table of Contents Patient Information History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Social History Physical Examination Lab Data Final Recommended Treatment Works Cited Appendix Patient Information Jane Doe was a female 35-year old patient who presented to the clinic for the first time as the records indicated. She was white, stood at 172…

1. Nurse Leader/Executive: General Responsibilities Helps carry out the healthcare facility’s mission; Communicates with teams and encourages change; Provides educational courses for nurses; Participates in developing and integrating policies; Helps the staff to provide high-quality care. Note: Nurse executives/leaders are responsible for managing and administering patient care services by planning and developing new procedures, policies,…

How I Took Remedy When I received this assignment, I felt some dizziness, perspiration, and slight nausea. The search on ABC Homeopathy revealed that Ailanthus fits my symptoms (see Appendix 1). I ordered it from the same website and took in the form of pills once a day as the company representative recommended it. I…

The additional history that should be obtained is whether this episode of pain is similar to the current episode and whether the patient sought medical attention that time; if yes, what diagnosis was made. Previous treatment (medications or other interventions), surgical history, any history of arthritis or osteoporosis, any past traumas, acute hospital admissions, cancer,…

Akin’s clinical history strongly implies that he might have psychosis. Although it is not evident if it is the main diagnosis and there is room for something else, analyzing its features and comparing them with the case might clarify the issue. This essay will address the current definition of psychosis, explain its primary aspects, and…

Differences in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate-Degree Level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level In some cases, it may be challenging (especially for a non-professional) to differentiate between the baccalaureate- and the associate-degree levels of nursing preparation. This difficulty is aggravated by the fact that both programs require passing the same professional exam to be…

Table of Contents Introduction Iron Folate Conclusion Works Cited Introduction All expectant mothers need nutrition guidance as part of their prenatal care. Not only does the nutritional status of a mother affect her well-being, but also maternal outcomes and her fetus’s health. A licensed dietitian or a nutritionist can do the dietary guidelines and other…