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post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
patient safety
Current research indicates that communication breakdown among health care professionals is a leading causes of medical errors and patient harm (PSQH, 2017). Choose one patient from the scenario assigned to your group for discussion. Describe a potential error that could occur due to communication breakdown. Discuss evidence based strategies to avoid such errors. Include at least 2 evidenced-based strategies.
Instructions:
- Please post your initial response by Midnight on Day 3 of the week.
- Comment on the post of one classmate by Midnight on Day 5 of the week.
- Respond to a peer who responded on your initial post by Midnight of Day 7.
Submission Instructions:
- Read the materials and discussion guided question/prompt.
- Click in “Type Your Response” to write or paste your answer. Longer answers may be easier to write and spell check in a word processing programs (i.e Word, Wordpad, Notes) first.
- When you have finished entering your answer click on the “Submit” button.
- Respond to one classmate’s post. Under that peer’s post, click “reply” to write or paste your response.
- Check back frequently for new additions.
- Respond to a classmate who responded on your initial post.
- EVERY post/response MUST be supported with TWO references from recent Professional Journals (less than 5 years – 2020-2025) and a minimum of 250 words.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
nursing
. Topic: Air Pollution and Its Impact on Respiratory Health
Decision to Use This Environmental Concern:I have chosen air pollution as my topic because it is a significant environmental issue that affects both urban and rural populations, contributing to respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and lung cancer. According to Healthy People 2030, reducing exposure to air pollutants is essential for improving public health outcomes. This topic interests me because nurses play a key role in educating patients about reducing exposure to air pollution and advocating for healthier environments.
Nature of the Environmental Concern and the Population Affected:Air pollution, caused by emissions from vehicles, industrial processes, and wildfires, releases harmful particles and chemicals into the atmosphere. It affects vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Why This Environmental Concern is Good or Bad for Society:Air pollution is harmful to society as it increases healthcare costs, reduces quality of life, and contributes to climate change. It disproportionately impacts low-income communities, creating health disparities.
Impact on Nursing Practice:Nurses play a crucial role in educating patients on minimizing exposure to pollutants and advocating for clean air initiatives. They also monitor and manage respiratory symptoms in patients affected by poor air quality.
CASE STUDY 1_PEDIATRICS
Reports hard stools, straining, and discomfort but denies
CASE STUDY: OB- Chief Complaint: Prenatal Visit –
G6T2P1A2L2, LMP 08/19/2024, EDD: 05/26/2025, who presents today, 1/27/25,
Nursing Signature Assignment Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate one disease condition in the pediatric population and explore current evidence-based guidelines and treatments to determine a proper plan of care.
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Mr. Ahmadi, an out-of-shape 45-year-old man, was advised by his physician to lose weight and to exercise on a regular basis. He followed his diet faithfully and began to jog daily. One day, while on his morning jog, he heard a snapping sound that was immediately followed by a severe pain in his right lower calf. When his leg was examined, a gap was seen between his swollen upper calf region and his heel. He was unable to plantar flex that ankle.
What do you think happened?
Why was the upper part of his calf swollen?