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indicated as an advantage of PICCs can be initiated at the bedside by a registered nurse, which avoid the need for general anesthe...
the difficulties and losses inherent with aging. The assumption is often made that, with age comes transcendental wisdom, but res...
moment to moment as the changing patterns of shifting perspectives weave the fabric of life through the human-universe interconnec...
issues of spirituality. In essence, the parish nurse has the ability to treat the whole patient, rather than only addressing symp...
it is these issues of autonomy and personal rights that are concerned the sanctity of life is a secondary issue and cases such as ...
to reduce pain remains controversial. A 2001 meta-analysis of 39 clinical studies found that marijuanas was no more effective in...
criteria in an advanced directive or the individuals cognizance at the time of their decision. The first task that presents...
by practicing nurses in this area. Both of the authors also hold advanced degrees: one holds a Masters degree and teaches at a co...
carcinoma in situ (DCIS). This is also known as "intraductal carcinoma or non-invasive breast cancer" (Breast Cancer, 2004; p. PG...
Understanding that there is a step by step progression, both physically and psychologically, can be part of the nurses role in thi...
and a very important factor is a lack of medical attention. All of these things culminate in a situation where people are more vul...
and patient. Orems theory is central to much of nursing philosophy and methodology. This theory is one of three theories...
routine activities necessary to their own care. The purpose is that with a nurses direction, encouragement and initial supervisio...
evaluating information (including assumptions and evidence) related to the issue, considering alternatives ... and drawing conclus...
Conroy and Nottoli (1999) report the case of Henry, an irascible octogenarian who easily was the most difficult patient in the ski...
much sugar remains in the blood and too little energy is transferred to other cells. The diabetic needs to take externally adminis...
The writer reviews and present the main theme of fifteen articles that would be useful in a project to assess the impact that fal...
Systems (HCAHPS) is a patient satisfaction survey and assessment of the level of quality care provided by hospitals and healthcare...
only injuries in 53% of the falls recorded. It should be noted that for other types of injury there were some cross overs, for exa...
The paper is a presentation made up 12 slides and notes for the speaker. The presentation outlines a protocol for a new multifact...
This research paper offers a case study that the writer argues represents a schizophrenic patient. The paper discusses the rationa...
risen in the US population, there has been corresponding increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus, which is associated with ...
This research paper offers an overview of a study, Jansink, et al (2010), which investigated the obstacles to bringing about effec...
in groups created by the reciprocal model and attention is given to both ideas and feelings (1990). The needs of the group members...
using similar tests and with mixed variables such as aromatherapy and hypnosis. All of the studies mentioned concluded that massag...
caused by the illnesses the may then have a negative physiological backlash on the patient. For other condition it may be the ro...
Mr. Schiavo finally was allowed the right to have his wifes feeding tube removed, the right to allow her to die of lack of nutrien...
what is tantamount to a death sentence, because of the "uncertain definition of suicide in the context of a terminal illness" (Mar...
of revenues, and it is likely lower. Allowing 35 percent food cost, however, the cost of operations including labor should not ex...
after which he began drinking again. After this, the patient demonstrated a desire to poison himself, and this resulted in his ow...