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that is, whether it will spread (metastasize) and what symptoms that it is likely to cause (Cancer diagnosis, 2005). The term "sec...
made of cotton or cotton blends, which absorb rather than repel fluids. One of the most important precautions that a nurse can t...
prepared for this role" (McKenna, 1997, p. 87). Perhaps most significant of all was Florence Nightingales belief that env...
some of the inmates to play poker with pornographic cards. He smuggles hookers in for several of the ward mates, and he threatens ...
In three pages this research paper discusses how humor can be a modality that assists nurses in patient care as well as self care....
reporting. Lukas (2004) outlines the problems associated with pain well by pointing out that the potential for postoperative pain ...
All of the results of this reengineering, however, were not as positive. The process had not taken into consideration the fact th...
In five pages this research paper discusses quality care standard maintenance and the role played by nurse managers in sustaining ...
the supply by 2010 (Kleinman and Saccomano, 2006). Traditional nursing care models, such as primary nursing, are founded on the su...
left to deny anything connected with the loss, either before or after the fact. Those left behind also need to acknowledge the me...
Statement, 2006). It is also a goal of HHC to "join with other health workers and with communities in a partnership" (Mission Sta...
illustrated how certain aspects such as genetics, disease and environment diversely impact the extent of human memory, with old ag...
meals to all Orthodox Jewish patients should be investigated by hospital administrators if they are not already in place. Furtherm...
the fever? Was it related to an infection in the surgical wound? Was the patient developing atelectasis and pneumonia? Or, was the...
long after all signs of consciousness have ceased. Is this "good"? Is this beneficent? The news tells us of parents confronting me...
Hospital. The purpose here is to describe and evaluate the restructuring of St. Vincents ICU to gain one-on-one nursing and so im...
indwelling foley and compression boot. Her dressing is dry and intact. She was discharged with Percocet 5mg q6. Analysis and Out...
call for compliance with standardized procedures, health codes, and licensing requirements, all of which have been initiated to su...
out to those Americans disabled by ignorance or handicapped by prejudice and teach them a better way" (Bush, 1993, p. 35). Since ...
to the bill as did many nursing executives, arguing that there was sufficient legislation already on the books that dealt with sta...
they need. While everyone hurts with high prescription costs, senior citizens tend to rely more on prescription drugs for their ov...
need for theory in accomplishing the tasks of direct patient care. There are routines and required protocols to follow, but the p...
et al, 1999). It is not uncommon for people to treat their symptoms as a cold, overcome the initial attack and then appear to fal...
"Demographers predict that the numbers of elderly people will double in the next 30 years" (pp. 3). As the population of America ...
who are suffering from chronic ailments such as congestive heart failure, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma and...
facility grew to over 1,000 beds and the addition of a many barracks-style buildings. The design for a new facility began in 1942 ...
with physicians to "Yes, doctor," the still-proceeding transitions in healthcare continue to elevate the position of nurse while n...
health information is pivotal to the efforts of practitioners in promoting health, changing behaviors and attitudes, and preventin...
life as is possible for an 80-year-old with her various health conditions. What is Polypharmacy? McCloskey (2002) quotes Chest...
warrants. The hardship that media bias has caused the elderly population is immense and far-reaching, severely impacting everythi...