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Question 1Robert has developed an ischemic stroke. However, the most likely cause is embolic stroke. An ischemic stroke occurs when blood circulation to a part of a brain is cut off, leading brain tissue within the area to malfunction. Hui et al. (2021) mention Ischemic stroke is manifested by a lack of proper blood circulation to perfuse cerebral tissues because of restricted or clogged arteries going to or inside a&n...

Summary table Exercises Stages Response Heart rate Blood pressure RPE Chester step test; Details: 8-inch step 2-minute increments Stage 1 82 bpm; 150/ 90 10 to 11 Chester step test; Details: 8-inch step 2-minute increments Stage 2 94 bpm; 160/90 12 Chester step test; Details: 8-inch step 2-minute increments Stage 3 ...

Causes and Prevalence of VAPVentilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) refers to pneumonia that a patient develops after being subjected to mechanical ventilation through intubation. Ventilator-acquired pneumonia is associated with the increased cost of treatment, high mortality rates, poor patient outcomes, and an extended stay in the hospital. About 27% of critically sick patients have pneumonia, making it the most preval...

Nurse, Privacy, and ConfidentialityNursing professional is termed as an integral part of the healthcare sector. It has been witnessed that nurses are charged with many responsibilities as their ultimate goal is to provide quality care to the patients. One major responsibility of nurses is to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the client while providing them care. Privacy and confidentiality are basic needs of care and nurses should ma...

The Transition Framework and Its PhasesThe professional practice of nursing refers to the commitment to compassion, caring and values of ethics. It is a continuous development process of self and others. It is responsible and accountable for the insightful practice. The graduate health professionals, when transferred to the role of a registered nurse, have gone through a transition process. This essay evaluates the transition framework which i...

DiscussionThe paper aims to shed light on the risk factors of lower limb amputation in diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia. Diabetic foot complications are a significant public health issue globally, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where diabetes is highly prevalent. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent endocrinopathy with several complications, namely diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), leading to limb amputation. (Musa et al., 2018). Treatment of DFUs...

Early Mobilization and Postoperative CareEarly mobilization is considered as an essential aspect in postoperative care. Dr. Emil Ries was the one of the first surgeons to explain the idea of early mobilization in post-operative care facilities. In spite of the documentation published by Ries, the clinical practice of mobilization after surgical event was slow in order to achieve favor in North America and healthcare professionals still prefe...

Qualitative and quantitative research methodsQualitative methods aim to gain an in-depth understanding of a small number of cases, often using interviews or focus groups. Quantitative methods, on the other hand, involve gathering large amounts of data from a variety of sources to make generalizations or conclusions. The researcher has to understand how qualitative and quantitative methods can be used to study different aspects of research. For...

Reflective practice in teachingThe reflective practices in teaching are referred to the involvement of processes that examine the underlying set of beliefs of a practitioner regarding the mechanisms of teaching as well as learning (Slade et al. 2019). It is also about the alignment of one practitioner with his or her actual practices in the classroom before taking the class, during the class as well as after the course is fully taught to the c...

Importance of Postpartum CareThe postpartum stage denotes the period instantaneously after delivery till six weeks after delivery. Through this period, women experience several physiological alterations before resuming in their pre-pregnancy state. They, therefore, experience several types of troubles such as physical, emotional, psychological, and social tribulations, which may inspire them to attempt treatments (Rogers et al., 2020). Postpar...

Introduction and backgroundOsteoporosis is a type of skeletal disease that is associated reduction in bone mass and decline in bone tissue that increases the risk of fracture. The risk of the condition is common in elderly people and the prevalence is found to be 30% in people above 50 years and 15% in men (Kemmak et al., 2020). According to Salari et al. (2021), osteoporosis has been defined based on bone mineral density (BMD) asses...

Outline of Benner’s TheoryNursing is a practice of care that is maintained and promoted by the code of responsibilities and ethics. The journey of every expert nurse begins as a nursing student. The clinical setting, knowledge, and skills that student nurses gain from practical fieldwork enable them to gain expertise in their field. Dr. Benner started working in the field of nursing since the late 1960s and developed a theory that is kno...

Impact of leadership and culture on change managementWhen it comes to change management the concept revolves around the fact whether the change needs to be in terms of infrastructure or management policies or the general structure as in change in leadership styles, culture, and many more. When the change is required managers or the leadership will often use various models to plan and execute the change and implement the changes successfully (B...

Inclusion criteriaThe majority of nations that strive to offer people with universal access to medical care face a problem in the form of lengthy outpatient waiting times. Even though a significant amount of research has been conducted in this field, a significant number of patients continue to face lengthy delays in receiving specialized treatment, especially in public health system. It is common for there to be a lack of understanding of the...

EffectivenessDialectical Behaviour Therapy (DTB) is an inclusive and evidence-based treatment commonly used on Borderline Personality Behavior (BPD). The most significant patient population with the disorder has the most empirical support. It consists of parasuicidal women with BPD, depressed adult patients, individuals using substances, and individuals experiencing binge-eating disorder (Flynn, 2021). DTB has various similarities as compared ...

Discussion and EvaluationTransition is a crucial factor in deciding the fate of nursing and care delivery at large. It is the process of moving into professional role form Academics Or Theoretical Curriculums (Barclay, 2017). In transition, there is marked role of responsibilities, roles, and goals, and the leap form one state to the other. Theoretically, transition seems to be fluid and smooth process, which is indeed not the case in reality....

Roper Logan Tierney Model of NursingThe Roper Logan Tierney model of nursing is essentially a practice-centered theoretical model that is grounded in accessibility and realism (Williams, 2017). In clinical settings, it is based on activities of daily living recorded in the concerned patient (ADLs or ALs). The model gets its name from the initials of the founders and the prevalence of its utilization and implementation is widely recorded in the...

PolypharmacyDavid is an Aboriginal male, who has been admitted to the hospital due to H.pylori infection. He has developed acute abdominal pain, which requires urgent attention. To manage his pain, he takes ibuprofen and paracetamol. However, he was taking these drugs in his home regularly, without any medical supervision. However, after admission to the hospital, he has been given Mylanta, Clarithromycin, Paracetamol, Amlodipine, Transiderm...

Section A1. Yes, the trial addressed the clearly focused issue. Here, in the research, the issue is investigating the effectiveness of the telemonitoring system for improving the health status of older people, who have been suffering from heart failure. Therefore, the focused issue is heart failure among older adults and the specific intervention telemonitoring that is being considered in the study (Pedone et al. 2015). 2. The allocation of p...

Understanding Virulence, Reservoirs, and Portal Entry1.1 Virulence is a terminology that refers to the degree or severity of damage caused by a disease-causing micro-organism. When the micro-organisms affect someone, they may cause diseases. However, the level of damage is not static because it keeps on changing. This is what virulence Implies and seeks to clarify. 1.2 A reservoir is a carrier or passive host which acts as a source of a pat...

Causes and Symptoms of AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a potentially life threatening condition of the body that is caused due to allergic reactions. This occurs when a person is exposed to potential allergen like food, certain medicines, mold spores, insect stings, anesthetics, dusts, latex, some chemicals present in cosmetics and more. The different anaphylactic agents may be introduced in the body by ingestion, inhalation or by direct skin contact ...

Assessment of The IssueAs the world becomes more digital and technology advances at a fast pace, so does the number of computer security breaches.  These velocity of occurrence of such breaches are increasing with each passing day.  One such computer security breach took place in the year October 2015, when the global information services group Experian declared that one of its business units has been hacked.  The breach occurre...

BackgroundStress has been viewed as stimuli with perceived interaction with subjects it encounters. Folkman, (2013), defines stress as that psychological aspect which correlates with the environment where an individual stays with limited resources and skills exceeding his/ her capabilities. Stress at times has been viewed personality trait, however it has been largely seen as occupational hazard, (Schmidt , Roesler, Kusseriw & Rau, 2014). ...

Strengths of FamilyThe genogram depicts the family structure and history of Hannah and Steven Williams. Hannah has been married to Steven for three years. Unlike Steven, Hannah was married before to Barry. She is divorced and has a 5-year-old son, named Billy. Barry and Jane are in the relationship and live together. Jane has two children from her previous relationship, Ronan and daughter Emily. Steven lost his father to coronary heart disea...

Analysis of work refusal and scope of practice through the case scenarioThe scope of practice for nurses in Australia differs according to different designation in nursing practice. The practice standards for registered nurse and midwifes are laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Although the nursing profession is the largest regulated health workforce, however the scope...