The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. In response to peers, describe a time when you provided leadership and the outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently?

 

nurse is advising a patient is who receiving codeine sulfate for pain about potential side effects. Which findings is a side effect of this medication?

Hyperemesis

Rhinorrhea

Insomnia

Constipation

Excessive amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) act as an osmotic agent in small children and may result in which adverse reaction?

Gum hyperplasia

Diarrhea

Cerebral Edema

Hemolysis

patient who is experiencing a heart attach is being prepared for alteplase recombinant (t-PA) therapy. Which observation, if identified in the patient. show contraindication fort-PA therapy?

Lethargy

Hematuria

Dehydration

Angina

After performing an otoscopic exam of a child, a nurse practitioner prescribes 6.5% carbamide peroxide in propylene glycol drops for the child in which purpose?

To treat infection

As a disinfectant

As a topical anesthetic

To dissolve cerumen

patient who is receiving glucocorticoid therapy is being monitored for side effects, which include

Frequent tremors

Buffalo hump

Loss of all body hair

Skin pallor

patient is taking an insulin injection at 7:00 AM each day. Which instruction should a nurse include in the patient care plan?

Watch for symptoms of hypoglycemia about one hour after lunch

Test your blood glucose one hour after breakfast

Have breakfast within thirty minutes after injection

Have a snack in the mid-afternoon

6-A 5-months-old infant who weights 6.4 kg is to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) 15 mcg/kg/day as a maintenance dose. The health care professional orders the Lanoxin to be given q 12h. Based on this information, how many micrograms should a nurse administer to the child with each dose?

mcg

When caring for a child who is receiving prolonged high-dose ibuprofen therapy, which body system should a nurse monitor carefully

Renal

Endocrine

Integumentary

Respiratory

When a patient is on oral contraceptive agent, a nurse should instruct the patient to avoid takin which medication

Theophylline

Vancomycin

Tetracycline

Trimethoprim

client has a diagnosis of depression is being treated with sertraline hydrochloride. The teaching plan for this patient

Adapt to impaired thermoregulation

Identify recurrence of symptoms

Monitor for signs of hypothyroidism

Comply with a sodium-restricted diet

The administration of a dose of syrup of ipecac should be withheld is a child is experiencing which manifestation?

Urticaria

Drowsiness

Low-grade temperature

Dryness of the oral mucosa

health care provider prescribes atropine sulfate for each of these patients. A nurse should

A 30-year-old patient who is experiencing dry mouth

A 45-year-old patient who has urinary frequency

A 75-year-old patient who has narrow-angle glaucoma

A 60-year-old patient who has cardiac-bradycardia

Charlene is a 55-year-old female who has had emphysema problems for many years. She has a 20-year history of tobacco use. Today, Charlene was seen in the clinic due today increased shortness of breath and non-productive cough over the past three days. She has an SaO2 of 90% with most recent pulmonary function test findings indicating the following: FVC- 70% FEV1-69% FEV1/FVC ratio-69%.

Discussion Questions:

1. What physical findings might be indicative of a patient with emphysema?

2. What is the purpose and interpretations of the pulmonary function test?

3. What are the pathophysiological findings specifying emphysema?

4. What are the three functions of the respiratory center located in the brain stem?

5. Please provide a description of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?

6. What are the pathophysiological findings specifying bronchitis?

This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation.

Assessment/Interview

Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community.

1. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
2. Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person’s role and experiences within the community.

Interview Guidelines

Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.

Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.

Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box.

Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation.

PowerPoint Presentation

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest.

Include the following in your presentation:

1. Description of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic, geopolitical, financial, educational level; ethnic and phenomenological features of the community, as well as types of social interactions; common goals and interests; and barriers, and challenges, including any identified social determinates of health.
2. Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships.
3. Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.
4. Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion.
5. A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA format ting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 2: Application of Middle-Range Theory to Problem

PURPOSE:

It is important to understand how middle-range theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. In this assignment, you will explore and apply middle-range theory to solve the specific problem that you identified in the previous assignment.

DIRECTIONS:

Consider the problem that you described in the previous assignment and the instructor feedback about that assignment.

Write a paper (1,000 to 1,500 words) that describes how middle-range theory can be applied to the identified problem. The paper should include the following:

1. A brief summary of the problem.

2. A description of a middle-range theory that could be applied to the problem. Is this middle-range theory appropriate to your identified problem?

3. A brief discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins.

4. A discussion of how the middle-range theory has been previously applied.

5. A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory to the identified problem. How would your practice change by incorporating this theory?

Prepare this assignment according to guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable