NU117/NUR1172 Section 03 Nutritional Principles in Nursing

Module 02 Written Assignment – Macronutrients and Their Impact

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Module 02 Content

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Create a PowerPoint presentation of no more than 15 slides that reflect your understanding of the three macronutrients discussed in this module: Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins. Be creative!

Each slide should include information about each macronutrient.

· Definition of the macronutrient inclusive of its function and structure

· Where they are digested and absorbed

· Types and their purpose

· Special characteristics and function

· Clinical applications as they relate to health and diets

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 Resources

• Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.) Jones & Bartlett Learning
  • Chapter 5, “Public Policy Design” (pp. 87–95 only)
  • Chapter 8, “The Impact of EHRs, Big Data, and Evidence-Informed Practice” (pp. 137–146)
  • Chapter 9, “Interprofessional Practice” (pp. 152–160 only)
  • Chapter 10, “Overview: The Economics and Finance of Health Care” (pp. 183–191 only)
• American Nurses Association (ANA) (n.d.) AdvocacyLinks to an external site.. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (n.d.). Step by step: Evaluating violence and injury prevention policies: Brief 4: Evaluating policy implementationLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/policy/Brief%204-a.pdf
• Congress.govLinks to an external site.. (n.d.) Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/
• Klein, K. J., & Sorra, J. S. (1996) The challenge of innovation implementationLinks to an external site.. Academy of Management Review, 21(4), 1055–1080.
• Sacristán, J., & Dilla, T. D. (2015). No big data without small data: Learning health care systems begin and end with the individual patientLinks to an external site.. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 21(6), 1014–1017
• Tummers, L., & Bekkers, V. (2014). Policy implementation, street level bureaucracy, and the importance of discretionLinks to an external site.. Public Management Review, 16(4), 527–547.

To Prepare:

• Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent (within the past 5 years) proposed health policy.
• Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and development of this health policy.

Post a description of the health policy you selected and a brief background for the problem or issue being addressed. Which social determinant most affects this policy? Explain whether you believe there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why. Be specific and provide examples.

NEED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLEASE

 

Sandra is a 27-year-old female admitted with a possible Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). She smokes one pack per day and is on birth control. She has a history of hypertension and obesity. She is admitted to the hospital and placed on bedrest. Heparin drip is started per protocol. The Provider is anticipating on sending her home with Coumadin.

• Can Sandra be placed on Coumadin and Heparin at the same time? Explain your answer.
• Develop 3 teaching points important for Sandra to know about her medications regimen.
• What questions would you ask Sandra to verify that she understand the 3 teaching points?

Discussion Social Factors (Graded)

Discussion

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify community data that impacts social factors of health.

Preparing the Assignment

· Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

· Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

· Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

· Best Practices include:

· Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

· Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.

· Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion Question

There are many factors that make people healthy or ill.  This week we will focus on the social factors and determinants that impact health.

It is time to get out into your community!

· Go online to the U.S. Census Bureau at 

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ Links to an external site.
(*note, you will be using this website in the Week 2 assignment, so you can get started on collecting all the required data if desired)

· Input your local zip code, city, or county. Try to get as specific data as possible (city, township, county).

· Next, identify the:

· Total population

· Median income

· Percentage or number of persons living in poverty

· Go to your local grocery store, use a flyer, or app. Include the stores name, city, and state. Identify cost for the following items (please note whether items are organic):

· 1 gallon of milk

· 1 loaf of bread

· 1 bag of apples (include price per pound)

· 1 bag of carrots

· 1 large container of yogurt

· 1 2-liter of soda

· 1 bag of chips

· 1 package of cookies

· Utilizing the data collected, discuss social factors that might impact what groceries are purchased. Try to be as specific to your community as possible (location, availability, poverty levels, etc.).

· Discuss how a community health nurse (CHN) could use one of the 17 intervention categories from the Public Health Intervention Wheel to address areas of food security (Nies & McEwen, 2019).

· In your responses to classmates, include comparisons and contrasting information.

Your discussion post should look like:

· Paragraph one: Utilizing the data collected, discuss a social factor that might impact what groceries are purchased. Try to be as specific to your community as possible (location, availability, poverty levels, etc.)

· Paragraph two: Utilizing the data collected, discuss 
another social factor that might impact what groceries are purchased. Try to be as specific to your community as possible (location, availability, poverty levels, etc.)

· Paragraph three: Discuss how a community health nurse (CHN) could use one of the 17 intervention categories from the Public Health Intervention Wheel to address areas of food security

· Resources: Where did you find your data?

EBOOK used: Community/Public Health Nursing
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9780323528948/epubcfi/6/2%5B%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3Dhtml-cover-page%5D!/4/2/4%4050:79

OR

Email:
[email protected]

PWD: Bryanthierry@09

 

• Differentiate between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research methodologies 
• Analyze the relationship between peer-reviewed articles and clinical issues
• Analyze research ethics related to clinical issues and peer-reviewed research
• Analyze the aims of research studies presented in peer-reviewed articles
• Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles
• Analyze strengths, reliability, and validity of research methodologies in peer-reviewed research

References: 

 Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

• Chapter 2, “Asking Compelling Clinical Questions” (pp. 37–60)
• Chapter 22, “Generating Evidence Through Quantitative and Qualitative Research” (pp. 731–776)
• Grant, M. J., & Booth, A. (2009). A typology of reviews: An analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies. Health Information and Libraries JournalLinks to an external site., 26, 91–108. doi:10.1111/j.1471-1842.2009.00848.x
• Hoare, Z., & Hoe, J. (2013). Understanding quantitative research: Part 2. Nursing StandardLinks to an external site., 27(18), 48–55. doi:10.7748/ns2013.01.27.18.48.c9488