Introduction The care of patients with pressure ulcers in intensive care units (ICUs) is highly relevant to nursing since the responsibility for this problem often lies with junior medical employees. The need to relate knowledge and existing practices to address the issue is the goal of the Quality Improvement project,...
Angina refers to discomfort or chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle does not get blood rich in oxygen. There are two types of angina, and an individual experiences pain, pressure, or a squeezing feeling (Reeh et al., 2019). Stable angina is the most common and is controlled by...
Overall, the evaluation of facts suggests that the hand hygiene is crucial for the reduction of the cross-contamination from one patient to another and thus, for the improvement of the statistics on the early patient readmission problem that in its turn affects the financial performance of the hospital. Introduction The...
Introduction Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a proliferative vascular eye disorder that affect infants with a young gestation period and are born underweight. The condition was initially referred to as retrolental fibroplasias. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was a primary cause of blindness in infants. ROP is an eye...
Introduction A lot of people tend to think that rheumatism is a disease. However, this is not the case. Rheumatism refers to a wide range of conditions affecting the joints and the connective tissues. Infection of rheumatism is usually a sign of ill health.There are over a hundred rheumatic conditions...
Introduction Down syndrome is a chromosomal defect that occurs early in conception in which babies are born with an extra chromosome. Ordinarily, an individual is born with 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), but in the case of Down syndrome, one has an extra chromosome copy at the 21st position. As different...
The topic area of this study is the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are skin injuries, which can bleed or produce a poisonous substance. These sore areas usually appear in bony spots such as hips, tailbone, ankles, and heels. Symptoms of pressure ulcers include changes in skin...
Chief Complaint: The patient is a 35-year-old woman who expresses concern about a rash on her face. History of Present Illness: The patient has had a rash across the face and the bridge of the nose for a week. It first appeared after the patient spent the holidays hiking in...
Introduction It is imperative to mention that many scholars have focused on the research of pressure ulcers and possible preventive measures over the years and some of the techniques suggested are quite comprehensive. However, it is still an enormous problem that needs to be resolved because many individuals suffer from...
Cirrhosis Incomplete repair of the liver due to chronic diseases leads to cirrhosis, which manifests through medical conditions such as ascites, PSE, HRS, and diverse neurological changes. Ascites Excessive retention of sodium by the kidneys due to the body’s compensatory reaction leads to an increase in hydrostatic pressure and low...
There have been observed instances when women miss their menstrual cycles. When a woman misses more than three of her menstrual cycles, she is said to be suffering from amenorrhea. Available literature on this condition suggests that it can occur in two stages; primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea...
Introduction Lysosomes constitute sub-cellular organelles that have hydrolyses, which are specific. The function of the hydrolyses is to permit the degradation and processing of lipids, nucleic acids, proteins and carbohydrates (Wenstrup et al., 2007). Thus, lysosomal diseases are caused by various gene mutations for the hydrases. Gaucher disease is one...
Amblyopia The visual system affected The condition affects the optic nerve of the eye. A comprehensive description of the condition Amblyopia is an eye condition that is identified by impaired vision. The condition is caused by the failure of the optic nerves to transmit visual sensation to the brain (Cassin...
Development of tinea and candidiasis Tinea corporis is a fungi infection caused by dermatophytes. Dermatophyte is a mold-like fungus that affects dead tissues. Infection sites associated with tinea corporis or ringworm includes scalp, groin, toes, and the neck region. However, the prevalence of the disease is associated with children. The...
Introduction Sexual function is a vital aspect of every human being. Proper sexual function brings psychological fulfillment and raises personal self-esteem. Therefore, sexual dysfunctions can adversely affect a person’s well-being and have negative social impacts such as matrimonial or partners’ conflicts (McCool, Theurich, & Apfelbacher, 2014). Studies show that sexual...
Introduction Aboriginal people experience several tribulations that lead to reduced life expectancy. Addressing such health problems requires that the interested parties adopt suitable approaches that will maintain their health. Primary health care (PHC) emerges as the best approach for responding to Aboriginal people health concerns (Hurley, Baum, Johns et al....
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a significant matter of concern. It is a chronic disease affecting women of all ages without regard to their socio-economic status. The primary problem with this disease is that it is the cause of most health-related deaths in young women, i.e. those between 15 to 29...
Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces mass and density of bones, and thus, makes them fragile and increases their susceptibility to fracture. When the rate of bone formation is lower than the rate of bone resorption, the mass and density of bones reduce. Under normal circumstances, bone resorption and bone...
According to Scherschun, Kim and Lim, Vitiligo is “an acquired cutaneous disorder of pigmentation with a 1% to 2% incidence worldwide, without sex or skin color predilection” (2001, p.999). The clinical characteristics of Vitiligo include solitary or numerous patches that may emerge in a segmental, localized or comprehensive distribution. There...
As per the case presented for analysis in the question, a 38-year old man has been diagnosed with the Ulcerative disease. He explains that his aunt had been diagnosed with the Crohn’s disease years earlier. He wants to understand whether his condition is in any way related to his aunt’s...
Summarizing the intervention plan There is need to adopt a comprehensive public health approach towards the diagnosis, screening, prevention and overall management of heart diseases and stroke. Such an approach should entail a thorough intervention or action plan aimed at lowering the prevalence rates for the two terminal conditions. Individuals...
Introduction Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is an irregular menstrual flow that interferes with women’s social, physical, and psychological quality of life (Pitkin, 2007). The bleeding is a departure from the norm in the menstrual cycle. LaCour, Long, and Perlman (2010) observe that structural gynaecological abnormalities, systemic disorders, pregnancy, inflammation, complications in...
Pressure ulcers are common occurrences in a hospital setting due to prolonged pressure or friction. These forces cause the absence of blood supply to the regions, which makes the skin vulnerable to damage. Pressure ulcers are observed in operated or traumatological patients who have been in a forced-immobilized position for...
Introduction Understanding one’s nursing leadership potential is essential for further professional growth and development. Nursing Manager Skills Inventory made by the American Organization of Nurse Executives helped me assess my leadership style. It identified my strengths and weaknesses in a variety of areas that I will analyze below. Personal and...
Healthcare professionals often have to deal with ethical dilemmas in their practice. This paper will consider an ethical dilemma faced by specialists in the field of obstetrics and gynecology regarding elective cesarean section (CS). The number of deliveries through CS has increased throughout the world, with the number of CS...
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease also referred to as Alzheimer’s or Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer’s type is a chronic disease that was first explained by Alois Alzheimer and later named after him in 1906. He was baffled at the rate at which the disease affected people who were aged above sixty-five...
Introduction Anemia of chronic diseases is a group of anemias that occurs with a long course of various chronic infectious, inflammatory, oncological, and autoimmune diseases and having the features of iron deficiency. In the development of the disease, a set of factors of iron metabolism play a role, as a...
Introduction Lupus is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease that is characterized by immune deregulation, resulting in the production of autoantibodies, likely to lead to a multiplicity of complications that can damage the vital body organs such as heart, lungs, kidney and brain. The lupus disease manifests itself as cutaneous vasculitis,...
Introduction The liver can be said to be a reddish brown organ which weighs approximately 1.4 to 1.6 kg. In addition to these it is soft and triangular which makes it a very vital internal organ. This important organ is located right below the diaphragm where it overlies the gall...
In recent years, palliative care became a highly effective medical specialty, regardless of its modernity in nursing. Kelley and Morrison (2015) define palliative care as interdisciplinary care that “focuses on improving quality of life for persons of any age who are living with any serious illness and for their families”...
Introduction Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are seen as the future of healthcare. APRNs are at the frontlines of primary care and preventive care services provided to the public, having a degree of autonomy to diagnose, treat, and advise patients on general illnesses. Each APRN role has a significant purpose...
Anemia is a condition in which hemoglobin in the blood is reduced. This deficiency affects the oxygen transport function and leads to hypoxia, reduced oxygen supply to the tissues. This affects all processes in the body, the state of tissues, and the cellular mechanism. Without the presence of oxygen, chemical...
Introduction Nursing sphere is full of interesting and educative events as a result of which people can find some effective approaches to improve the situation and to improve human health. In spite of the fact that nurses do not have to solve all spiritual problems and challenges (Matzo & Sherman...
Introduction The author has chosen falls as the safety area that they would like to research more than the other options. They are prominent and dangerous, generally occurring in areas where medical workers have no opportunity for quick interventions. Moreover, the damage from a fall can be severe, and they...
Introduction Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) and Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare delivery consequences in multiple hospitals across the world. Despite numerous attempts to prevent patients from them, the percentage of infections is still alarmingly high (Norman et al., 2020). They lead to severe financial, physical,...
Introduction Team nursing was developed by Eleanor Lambertson in the 1950s at Columbia University. It emerged as a concept that would bring change to the often-criticized functional method. Many believed that functional nursing demonstrated fragmented care, which did not allow achieving the desired quality of patient health outcomes. Team nursing...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is an inflammatory chronic skin condition that is usually diagnosed among smaller children. It appears in the form of inflamed skin followed by severe irritation that causes itchiness. The specific cause of dermatitis remains undiscovered but is thought to be due to a “leaky”...
Among the various significant health care issues, pressure ulcers are the topic that deserves specific attention. Overall medical treatment improvements and increasing life expectancy figures often result in longer times spent by patients under special care. Pressure ulcers constitute a “localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue usually over...
Disorder Summary Symptoms Overview A sleeping disorder that will be discussed in this paper is obstructive sleep apnea. This is a condition that manifests in shallow or absent breathing during sleep. In some people, this condition may repeatedly occur several times per night. Mainly, this happens due to some obstruction...
Pressure ulcers are a significant healthcare problem that not only leads to severe patient outcomes but also affects the quality of nursing practice negatively. According to Gaspar et al. (2019), today, hospital-acquired pressure ulcers are a critical issue, and a specific setting has a significant impact on its frequency. This...
The brain can be considered to have three main components-cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brain stem, each having unique functions. The cerebrum is the biggest and most advanced part of the brain (Internet stroke center, n.d). The functions of the cerebrum include: speech, sensory stimuli integration, emotion, higher intellect, and control...
Introduction The New Beginnings Program is designed to help young adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) to find their place in society and become its full-fledged members capable of sustaining themselves. The proposed interventions and initiatives will facilitate the development of essential skills needed to adapt to an independent life,...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and debilitating disease that is characterized primarily by joint pain and deformities, among other systemic manifestations. It occurs when the body’s immune system erroneously targets its cells, resulting in inflammation within joint spaces and subsequent destruction of articular tissues. The disease mostly affects multiple...
The Military Health System is a well functioning organization that is instrumental in healthcare activities to U.S. Military personnel retired or active, and it works under the United States Department of Defense. It also provides healthcare for the dependents of the personnel. (Best, 2005) It is reported that there is...
Introduction Orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT), also known as simply “manual therapy” is a specific kind of “hands-on” treatment implemented by a physician in order to stimulate particular body parts, induce a state of relaxation in muscles and joints, and improve muscle activation and timing, among other effects. This type...
Since the laboratory analysis of Ms. G.’s case proves that wound culture is Staphylococcus aureus, standard clinical manifestations for this problem are present. In particular, these are redness on a wide area of the leg and the lesion in the form of a round yellow-red wound. The infection is bacterial;...
Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a common skin infection of human feet that is caused by a fungus. Patients present with itching, scaling, and redness. Blisters are also noted in some rare cases. Although the skin disease may affect any part of human feet, the fungus often thrives between the...
Introduction Genetic diseases are becoming more prevalent in the population, research, and diagnosis. This occurs partly due to the changing environment and demographics, as well as the increasing availability of medical knowledge about these complex illnesses. Tay-Sachs disease is one of the better-known genetic disorders since it was the first...
Abstract The present research paper analyzes the prevalence, epidemiology, and financial problems related to pressure ulcers. One of the primary questions is whether a special program of nursing care can decrease the rate of bedsores’ development in the emergency department. The research is conducted at two levels, where each of...
Introduction The tympanic membrane (TM) and the thyroid gland (TG) are some of the few potential targets for physical examination during a patient’s health assessment. TM, also known as the eardrum, is one of the most important parts of the human ear. It is a thin layer of tissue that...
Introduction Although contemporary medicine has enough resources to deal with many viruses that pose a threat to human health, some diseases still cause significant complications and discomfort. Some of the ailments are triggered by enteroviruses causing acute intestinal infection with diarrhea and, as well as the inflammation of the upper...
Epidemiology Sinusitis is an indicative inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal mucosa caused by a bacteria or virus. The incidence of acute bacterial pathologies of upper respiratory tract organs is quite high: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the disease is diagnosed in 12.5 percent...
What Additional Subjective Data Do You Think the Patient Will Share? Past similar symptoms and causes of pain; Reactions to medications used; Family history of hypertension; Lifestyle preferences, including physical activities, diet, and obesity factors (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2015); Smoking or drug history; Risks of diabetes or cardiac...
Subjective Data: The patient is a 28-year-old woman who presents with frequency and pain upon voiding during the last two days. Over the past week the patient has been experiencing intense burning lower abdominal pain and vaginal discharge, which may be a sign of suppurative inflammation. Chief Compliant: Increased burning...
How to talk to a new partner about STIs and safe sex? When initiating sexual relations with a new partner, it is important to consider both “rational decision-making in sexual encounters and obscure the non-rational nature of arousal and desire and the unequal power relations that exist between men and...
Introduction Pressure ulcers that are formed due to a long stay in the supine position are common preventable hospital-acquired health conditions that may result in serious complications (Bly, Schallom, Sona, & Klinkenberg, 2016). This problem is prevalent in intensive care units (ICUs) where patient mobility is often limited, and many...
Introduction Electronic health records (EHRs) are becoming more popular in medical institutions due to their ability to make information more accessible across different departments and facilities. They standardize data such as medication orders, reducing confusion and allowing for transparency in treatments. Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems are employed for...
Introduction The collected health history on the patient suggests that the woman is at risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis. The latest research shows that many causative risk factors can be mitigated to prevent the onset of the disease or reduce its impact. A modifiable lifestyle aspect associated with the condition...
Case Presentation The case under analysis presents a situation with Ms. A, a young and generally healthy 26-year-old woman who is delivered to the emergency clinic. She became light-headed while playing golf in a tournament at a mountainous course. Her temperature was within the normal limits while her heart and...
Introduction Down syndrome remains one of the most commonly diagnosed genetic diseases in modern practice. Current grant sponsorship for scientific advances, updated FDA regulations for the pharmaceutical agents, and increased level of family’s involvement in the child’s care sufficiently increased the likelihood of the successful treatment. This case-report will focus...
I cannot imagine a day without taking a shower two times, before leaving a house and before going to bed. I cannot ignore this procedure because it is not only a healthy habit that improves the quality of life but a collection of amazing experiences and senses that fulfill the...
Introduction The description of the blisters in the presented case suggests that the patient has third-degree burns. According to Madaghiele, Demitri, Sannino, and Ambrosio (2014), third-degree burns are classified with white and dry blisters that are waxy or leathery. The patient’s assessment matches this classification, which means that the man’s...
Nursing Philosophies, Grand Theories, and Conceptual Models I would choose the Neuman Systems Model (NSM) for this discussion because its general features and nuances are very useful for my practice (Whetsell, Gonzalez, & Moreno-Fergusson, 2015). The key principles of the model include a holistic view of the patient, attention to...
Understanding statistics, tables, and charts offer useful insights to understand complex health problems, identifying the population at risk, developing adequate treatments, and promoting effective prevention strategies. One of the most complex health problems in the United States relates to the vast field of heart diseases, where the primary threat is...
Differentiate between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis? Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis often have similar symptoms, but they vary in terms of origin. Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection, whereas viral conjunctivitis is caused by viruses. It is also possible to differentiate between the two types of conjunctivitis based on...
Abstract Pressure ulcers are a significant health concern for patients and care providers. With high prevalence and risk of complications, pressure ulcers can harm patient health and result in additional healthcare expenditures. The present evidence-based practice review sought to synthesize evidence on the causes and effects of pressure ulcers, as...
Literature Support The importance of the issue is evidenced by numerous research works devoted to it. For instance, Balzer et al. (2014) conduct research to determine patients characteristics that impact their choices in the assessment of pressure ulcers and appropriate care. They come to the conclusion that the overall care...
Introduction Like any other major health issue, teen pregnancy has been widely studied in medical research. Most previous studies aimed to examine the risk factors for teen pregnancy, as well as what possible interventions might reduce risky sexual behaviors in adolescents, which are the primary reason for pregnancy at a...
In the article entitled Strict adherence to a Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy by all clinical laboratories significantly reduces the incidence of ‘wrong blood in tube’, the authors investigate phlebotomy errors that may be occasioned by poor labeling of blood specimens. This error is usually carried forward to wrong transfusions...
Strict Adherence to a Blood Bank Specimen Labelling Policy by All Clinical Laboratories Significantly Reduces the Incidence of “Wrong Blood in Tube” was published in the year 2009. The article focuses on a research exploring the occurrences of wrong blood in tube (WBIT) and mislabeled samples (O’neill et al. 1)....
Career choice and influencing factors Career in microbiology Microbiology plays a key role in the development of other branches of medicine such as genetics. In this regard, after completing my degree, I would like to pursue microbiology. Microbiology is a branch in medicine under basic sciences of medicine. It involves...
Do the statistics concerning gender and delinquency provide information about the nature of gender and crime per se, or are they a result of biases associated with the legal system? How would the issue of race be related to this discussion? In a report in Archives of Sexual Behavior Journal,...
Learning is an indispensable part of human life. Motor learning is an intrinsic part of learning, and it is hardly possible to overestimate its importance. As far as I am concerned, I have always understood the importance of motor learning, and I have been aware of some of its peculiarities....
Differentiate between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis often have similar symptoms, but they vary in terms of origin. Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection, whereas viral conjunctivitis is caused by viruses. It is also possible to differentiate between the two types of conjunctivitis based on...
As the symptoms of menopause can resemble some other conditions or states of the human body, it is suggested that the patient should take a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2015). Additionally, blood tests that will indicate the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and...
Introduction Nutrition-related issues have become a reason for concern in modern society. Although there is currently a plethora of opportunities for healthy eating, most people lack the knowledge required to create a balanced diet. Thus, they will need the assistance of a Wellness Coach Health Practitioner (WCHP). Overview Services A...
Description and Clinical Goals Jessica, 16, complains that she has had fatigue, has been pale, and has not been able to exercise as much as before for the last two months. After the administration of necessary blood tests, the patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. The first clinical goal is...
Nowadays, pain and pain-related diseases are largely treated with drugs. However, the downside of many modern drugs is the great number of side effects and interactions with other medicines. Recently, a new way of dealing with pain started to receive attention – the use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields. The sources...