Describe the role of the pediatric nurse in the assessment and management of pain

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QUALITATIVE NURSING RESEARCH
1. Find a qualitative nursing research study. (Article)
2. Read the article. (Attach article to Paper)
3. Compare the article to quantitative articles you have read.
4. Identify similarities and differences.
5.What are the components of the qualitative process? (Refer to page 135-136 of text book.) NURSING RESEARCH Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice 8th Edition Geri LoBiondo- Wood.
6. Which type of study do you prefer to read? Why do you like it?
Scholarly Paper: Pediatric Acute Pain
Project description
Objectives
Learn about pediatric pain.
Identify appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Compare and evaluate theory versus practice in the clinical setting.
Recognize the importance of pain control.
Use critical thinking to discuss an important nursing topic.
Illustrate an understanding of the topic.
Become acquainted with relevant nursing journals.
Scholarly Paper Expectations
Define acute pain and its significance (i.e. explain why the topic is
important).
Describe the type of acute pain encountered and treated in the clinical area
(i.e. postoperative pain procedural pain and others).
Discuss current research on pediatric acute pain. Investigate and discuss
pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies appropriate for this type of
acute pain.
Compare how theory and practice differ and describe what appropriate pain
control should include.
Discuss what factors impact the clinical unit practices.
Describe and discuss what written policy and procedures should be available
in the clinical area.
Describe the role of the pediatric nurse in the assessment and management
of pain.
Address two feasible recommendations you have to alter and improve
current practice in pediatric nursing.
Include references from a minimum of 10 journal articles (articles should
have been published within the last 5 years); 50% of the articles must be
from peer reviewed nursing sources. Textbook and online resources should
be used minimally.

social psychology

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Because social psychology is interested in the behavior of individuals in social situations, its theories and concepts are of great interest outside the field of psychology. The five application modules presented in your textbook illustrate how research findings from social psychology are used in other professional areas.
For this assignment, you will apply theories and concepts from social psychology to address a concern in a professional field other than psychology. Your first step is to choose a topic area from among one of the following:

  • Module A – Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior.
  • Module B – Applying Social Psychology to Health.
  • Module C – Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace.
  • Module D – Applying Social Psychology to Law.
  • Module E – Applying Social Psychology to the Environment.

Your next step is to identify a concern or issue you would like to try and solve. Some examples might include:

  • The relationship of social media to overuse of credit in consumer spending.
  • The relationship of jury size to accuracies and inaccuracies in jury perceptions.
  • Inaccuracies in eye-witness testimony.
  • The relationship of time poverty to perceptions of stress.
  • Obstacles to change in a specific social concern:
    • Promoting healthy behaviors.
    • Promoting self-protection from abuse.
    • Intervening in drug abuse.
    • Other.
  • The relationship of work attitudes to job performance.
  • The effect of performance reviews on employee socialization.
  • The relationship between violent content in music lyrics and adolescent social behavior.
  • Barriers to overcoming a specific environmental problem such as:
    • Noise.
    • Pollution.
    • Excessive use of resources.
    • Other.

Keep in mind that these are just some examples. You may use one of these issues or concerns, or you may find another one of interest. If you have a topic in mind but are not sure if it is appropriate, please contact your instructor for approval.
The next step is to identify the theory (or theories) and concepts that you will use to define the problem in social psychology terms. Be sure you use theories and terms from social psychology for this assignment, rather than theories and terms from other areas of psychology, such as developmental psychology. Use any of the theories and concepts you have learned during this course, either from your textbook or from other professional sources, that you feel are relevant to the problem and to developing solutions. For example, the false consensus effect may apply when examining errors in jury decision making and ways to improve decision making.
The final steps are to locate appropriate resources and write your assignment. Locate and use a minimum of three resources to support your work. At least two of your resources must be original scholarly research studies on the topic.
Now, write your assignment. Be sure you include the following:

  • Provide background information from your resources to help you establish a foundation for the topic.
  • Present the research findings from your articles, and describe the research methods used in the studies.
  • Explain potential interventions or solutions that can contribute to a resolution of the issue or concern.
  • Analyze any ethical considerations relevant to the topic and to implementation of your recommended intervention or solution.

Assignment requirements:

  • Your completed assignment should be 4–5 pages in length (no more than 6 pages, please), not including a title page, abstract, and reference page. You may wish to use the Argument Analysis Worksheet located in the Resources to help you summarize the research findings and understand the position(s) of the author(s).
  • Use references from at least three resources.
  • Be sure to follow APA (6th edition) guidelines for format and style.
  • Use Times New Roman font, 12 point.
  • Double-space your paper.
  • You are required to submit your assignment to Turnitin. You do not need to submit the report with your assignment.

Refer to the Social Psychology Application Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful information.
ePortfolio: You are encouraged to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.

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discuss the pathophysiology of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and heartburn

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Case Study
History of Present Illness:
Mr. Brown is a 51 year old male with hypertension, coronary artery disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. He presents today for his 3-month follow-up asking for a flu shot and complaining of heartburn for which he has been taking cimetidine. He denies dizziness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, dysnea on exertion, abdominal discomfort or other symptoms. He has no known allergies.
Current medications:
Simvastatin, 40 milligrams, PO, daily
Lisinopril, 40 milligrams, PO, daily.
Byetta 10 mcg SQ BID before meals
Warfarin, 5 milligrams PO daily
Cimetidine, 400 milligrams PO daily
Physical Exam:
Alert, pleasant male NAD. Hgt. 5’ 9”, Wgt. 184 lbs, 144/82, 68, 20. Exam WNL.
Briefly discuss the pathophysiology of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and heartburn, and the physiology of influenza viruses. Be sure to discuss the aspects that are relevant to the pharmacodynamics of the drug used to treat each condition.
Explain the pharmacodynamics of each medication. Be thorough and specific.
Explain the pharmacokinetics of each medication. Be thorough and specific.
Discuss possible adverse effects of these drugs and relevant drug-drug interactions for this patient that require monitoring. Pay particular attention to those adverse effects for which the patient is at increased risk, and to those adverse effects that are potentially serious.
5. Discuss prescriber considerations, appropriate lab tests that should be assessed and relevant patient education for this patient. Explain rationales for your answers.

Cancer cells are rogue clones. List and describe three mutations that allow these cells to escape the normal restrictions placed on our body’s cells.

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1-Cancer cells are rogue clones. List and describe three mutations that allow these cells to escape the normal restrictions placed on our body’s cells.
2- There are many actions that you can take to improve your lifestyle and reduce your risk of developing cancer. How can you take an active role in cancer prevention?
3- Harry is diagnosed with prostate cancer. What are some questions that he should ask his doctor? Why should he ask those questions?
4- Why are metastatic cancers so difficult to treat?
5- Which theory is more popularly used to explain metastasis today? Give some examples of metastatic cancers that spread according to each theory.
6- What are some other ways that we can use to treat metastatic cancers?
7- How man nucleotides do cells need to copy each time a cell divides to create a daughter cell?
8- How many mistakes do the enzymatic proteins that copy DNA make every time your DNA is copied?
9- Why is a giraffe’s tongue black?
10- The Biological Auto-correct Features of DNA Replication and Mitosis catches over 99% of it’s mistakes. What can develop after the accumulation of multiple mistakes and mutations?
11- Why do bats live roughly 10 times longer than mice even when mice are living in a lab or under ideal living conditions?
12- Why was the life expectancy average so much lower hundreds of years ago?
13- What are your thoughts on the idea that all the somatic cells that make up our bodies are simply tools that DNA or our sex cells use to reproduce?
14- List all six vitamins highlighted in the video and the role of each in the body.
15- How many fruits and vegetables do you eat in a day? Use Google to determine- How many servings of fruits and vegetables a day do you need for optimal health? How does this compare to your current intake of fruits and vegetables?
16- Take some time to read and research some great information about vitamins in the dig deeper section and answer this question- Do we need to take vitamin supplements for optimal health or are we wasting money on vitamin pills? In a 2-3 paragraphs explain if and when a person might need a vitamin supplement and when it might be a waste of money or even be harmful to your health.
17- At the bottom of the dig deeper section there is a link to a cool graphic from information is beautiful. Discover the scientific evidence for popular dietary supplements and Describe 5 supplements that might improve your health and vitality.
18- Notes from 3 Doctors Debate- http://www.mindbodygreen.com/revitalize/video/sugar-gluten-paleo-vegan-3-doctors-debate-the-best-way-to-eat
19- List the Six Standard Types of Nutrients.
20- List the seventh type of nutrient that research is discovering and where are these biologically active compounds found?
21- What does nutrient density quantify?
22- List at 5 Nutrient Dense Foods-that you eat or hope to eat more often. And list 5 Non-nutrient Dense Foods should be limited for optimal nutrition?
23- Why is eating nutrient dense foods important? How can eating nutrient dense foods help improve and maintain health, longevity, and a high quality of life?
24- The American diet is said to be increasingly energy-rich but nutrient-poor. Use the links you find in the Dig Deeper section to type a complete paragraph on how a person can be overweight but undernourished, and how going back to the basics with nutrient dense foods can improve the health of many Americans.
25- How many more cells from microbial organisms are in and on our body than human cells?
26- Where do our microbiomes come from?
27- Every person’s microbiome is as unique as a fingerprint but are similar to those who we are closest to. Why do you think our overall mix of microbes resembles that of our parents, siblings, friends, and even pets?
28-Many different species of microbes have adapted to the many different habitats or ecosystems in and on our bodies. What is the biggest, most complex, and most important human microbiome habitat and why?
29-Scientists have determined that one of the many reasons developed countries struggle with diseases of affluence (type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diesase, asthma, allergies, and depression) is because our gut flora or microbiome is less diverse than people in less developed countries. List some of the reasons why this might be the case.
30- How to reduce food waste and your foodprint homework assignment.