Describe      at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and      methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.

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  1. Describe      the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
  2. Describe      at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and      methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
  3. Prepare      this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not      required.

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Describe three (3) significant side effects of corticosteroid treatment for Addison’s disease.

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A 16-year-old female high-school student is receiving treatment for Addison’s disease. The student confided in the school RN that she is going to stop taking her prednisone because it makes her feel “ugly.” She states she is depressed and embarrassed to be at school because of the side effects caused by the medication. After further review of the situation, the RN determines an interprofessional team should be convened to address the student’s needs.

Initial Discussion Post:

Address the following:
Describe three (3) significant side effects of corticosteroid treatment for Addison’s disease.
Which factors make having Addison’s disease especially problematic for adolescents and why?
Discuss why an interprofessional team is appropriate for this situation, who should be included on the team, and the role of the RN on the team.

350 words APA format

No older than 5 years references

The impact of the IOM report on nursing practice, particularly in primary care, and how you would change your practice to meet the goals of the IOM report.

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Review the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” focusing on the following sections: Transforming Practice, Transforming Education, and Transforming Leadership.

Write a paper of 750-1,000 words about the impact on nursing of the 2010 IOM report on the Future of Nursing. In your paper, include:

  1. The impact of the IOM report on nursing education.
  2. The impact of the IOM report on nursing practice, particularly in primary care, and how you would change your practice to meet the goals of the IOM report.
  3. The impact of the IOM report on the nurse’s role as a leader.

Cite a minimum of three references.

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

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· Analyze how the organization used structures and systems to deal with environmental uncertainty and complexity.

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After reviewing the case study “Ellen Zane: Leading Change at Tufts/NEMC,” complete the following:

· Analyze how the organization used structures and systems to deal with environmental uncertainty and complexity.

· Identify which types of power were at play within the organization.

· Describe how the various stakeholders and departments were impacted.

· Discuss how the change disrupted the psychological contract that existed in the organization.

· Identify the various conflicts and resistance to change.

· Determine whether the change is programmatic, discontinuous, or emergent.

· Analyze Ellen Zane’s communication practices throughout the change management process and synthesize the best practices outlined in the text. Was her communication strategy effective?

6 pages APA format

Definition of the disease, incidence, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Provide resources for the client/family to obtain additional information

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I need an educational brochure written at a low level of educational understanding (elementary school) for the urologic disorder Urinary Tract Infection.

Include the following:

  1. Definition of the disease, incidence, causes, symptoms, and treatment.
  2. Provide resources for the client/family to obtain additional information.

Cite sources in APA Editorial format. Please include pictures and diagrams and include references.

  Analyze each of these strategies Education and communication, Participation and involvement, Facilitation and support, Negotiation and agreement, Manipulation and co-optation,

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  Analyze each of these strategies Education and communication, Participation and involvement, Facilitation and support, Negotiation and agreement, Manipulation and co-optation, Explicit and implicit coercion and apply each to a situation you have personally experienced in the workplace. What was the outcome of this strategy? Assess the effectiveness of the strategy and predict the outcome if a different strategy had been used.

Explain the differences between lower tract urinary symptoms and erectile disorder.

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Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.”

Explain the differences between lower tract urinary symptoms and erectile disorder.

A patient presents with flank pain. You suspect renal calculi. What is the pathophysiological reason for development of renal calculi and associated treatment considerations to rid renal stones and prevent future development of others?

Explain the common conditions associated with proteinuria and hematuria.  Discuss the rationale for potential complications.

at least 300 words with references no older than 5 years and intext citation.

Why has EHR adoption been so slow? Why did the early systems fail?

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One of the major efforts being undertaken  currently in medical informatics is the installation of EHR systems in  all sizes of health systems, hospitals, clinics, and practices. Using  the South University Online Library or the Internet, research on EHR.  Based on your research and understanding, answer the following  questions:

  • Why has EHR adoption been so slow? Why did the early systems fail?
  • What core functions make up a typical electronic health system?
  • What is the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and how does it relate to EHRs?
  • What are the current governmental incentives for installing EHR  systems? What are the ramifications if systems do not start using EHR?
  • What are the requirements for optimal utilization of EHR systems?
  • What is certified EHR? Why is it important?
  • How can EHR systems reduce cost and increase quality of care?

Discuss at least two health implicative effects of environment and smoking on an unborn fetus or children. Your initial response should be between 250 to 350 words.

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Discuss at least two health implicative effects of environment and smoking on an unborn fetus or children. Your initial response should be between 250 to 350 words.

Prompts 2 and 3 minumum 150 words each

2. A 29-year-old newly immigrated woman complains of weakness, shortness of breath, cough, and night sweats for the past month. She denies other symptoms, significant medical history, or allergies.

Which lab or imaging tests would you order for this patient and give a brief explanation of why?

From the information provided, list your differential diagnoses in the order of “most likely” to “possible but unlikely.”

3. Evaluate the ways quality assurance/improvement and clinical outcome measurements are supported by clinical information systems.