Nutrition & Hydration

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Nutrition & Hydration/Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

After studying the course materials located on 

Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources
 page, answer the following:

1. Cure / care: compare and contrast.

2. Basic care: Nutrition, hydration, shelter, human interaction.

· Are we morally obliged to this? Why? Example

3. Swallow test, describe; when is it indicated?

4. When is medically assisted N/H indicated?

· Briefly describe Enteral Nutrition (EN), including:

· NJ tube

· NG tube

· PEG

· Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:

· a. Total parenteral nutrition

· b. Partial parenteral nutrition

5. Bioethical analysis of N/H; state the basic principle and briefly describe the two exceptions.

6. Case Study: Terry Schiavo (EXCEL FILE on 

Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources
 page). Provide a bioethical analysis of her case; should we continue with the PEG or not? Why yes or why not?

7. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #:  32, 33, 34, 56, 57, 58.

week 3 discussions

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Week 3 Discussion Forum

  • Why  is your research needed, and how will it affect social change or change  within your organization? Discuss the key people involved and how your  research will affect them.

Discussion Post-Political Issues for Nursing

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Go to the ANA home page and search for their Advocacy Policy. Read through the ANA Advocacy Policy’s web pages.

Look at issues at a federal, state, or local level for which the ANA is advocating change or new policies.

Which one are you most eager to see enacted? Why does it interest you? How will passage of such legislation affect you or your patients?

https://www.nursingworld.org/

Informatics in healthcare

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IM3001A Module 3 Pre-Assessment (PDF)

Module Pre-Assessments are your opportunity to practice applying module content before final submission of your Competency Assessment. For your final Competency Assessment, you will address scenarios related to the importance of nursing informatics in healthcare.

For your Module 3 Pre-Assessment, respond to the following prompts. These prompts match those in your final Assessment. Be sure to support your responses with evidence from scholarly literature.

Prompts:

Scenario:

A patient approaches you after her consultation with her physician. Her physician had reviewed her electronic health record with her during the consultation. The patient realized that some of the information in her EHR was incorrect. The patient asks you to make changes to this information. Is this possible? Why or why not? Write a 1-page response that includes the following:

  • Describe what you would tell the patient in this scenario regarding making changes to her electronic health record (EHR).
  • Explain your reasons for responding to the patient in the way you describe.
  • Be sure to reference any legal requirements related to EHRs.

Blog

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 blog on evidence-based practice in the healthcare organization where you practice. (psychiatry)Drawing on your understanding of EBP and your firsthand observations within your organization, include the following content in your blog: 

nurse5400

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Nurses are well positioned for reforming health care in ways that promote a healthier public and reduce healthcare cost. Discuss the role nurse plays in COVID vaccination mandate, telemedicine, and prescription drug pricing as advocates in the healthcare system.

The discussion must address the topic.

Rationale must be provided

May use examples from your nursing practice

150 words minimum (excluding the reference)

Minimum of two references in APA format within the last five years published.

Attached you can find the rubric to follow up this work.

Ageism Discussion 1

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Respond to these questions, including references to your readings on ageism.

  • What is one example of ageism that you have witnessed in healthcare?
  • How do you think ageism affects older adults?
  • What do you think nurses can do to stop ageism in healthcare settings?
  • Compare  the Long-term health care cost burden of older adults in the United  States with other countries such as Canada, Germany, or the United  Kingdom (pick one country). Who bears the burden of the long-term health  care cost of the older adult?

Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing

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SEARCH-BASED QUESTIONS

D1

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Please follow directions 

Healthy People 2030

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Students will select a topic from Healthy People 2030 relevant to women’s health status of a pregnant or nonpregnant client.  Research and review the topic, current approaches to meeting this objective, and suggest approaches that a Family Nurse Practitioner can take.

Assignment Criteria:

1. Select and summarize one objective from the chosen topic

1. Discuss the reason for selection of the objective

2. Discuss how the objective pertains to women’s health

3. Examine potential impact on the future of health care in the nation.

2. Identify evidence-based and cost-effective interventions related chosen objective.

1. Evaluate whether the interventions have or have not been successful.

2. Determine the stakeholders that may benefit from the interventions.

3. Propose clinical prevention education related to the selected objective to improve or maintain health.

4. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 3 to 4 pages excluding the title and reference page.

5. Include
 an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.

6. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.

7. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.

8. Include a minimum of three (3) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references in addition to Healthy People 2030 to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.

9. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).

10. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.