Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing

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SEARCH-BASED QUESTIONS

Week 9- 5550

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Compare and contrast the growth and developmental patterns of two toddlers of different ages using Gordon’s functional health patterns. Describe and apply the components of Gordon’s functional health patterns as it applies to toddlers.  

Word limit 500 words. Please make sure to provide citations and references (in APA, 7th ed. format) for your work.  

MSN 5300 REPLIES

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When discussing Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research we think of three distinct yet interconnected research paradigms employed across various disciplines. These approaches differ in philosophical foundations, data collection techniques, and analytical methods while sharing a joint commitment to rigorous research. It is essential to draw upon recent scholarly resources published within the past three years to elucidate the differences and similarities among these methodologies.

Quantitative research is characterized by its emphasis on the numerical data and the statistical analysis to get conclusions and make generalizations (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). Researchers in quantitative studies employ structured surveys, questionnaires, and experiments to collect data from a sizable sample size. Statistical techniques like regression analysis and hypothesis testing are commonly utilized to analyze quantitative data. The hallmark of quantitative research lies in its objectivity and the ability to establish causal relationships and trends within a population.

Qualitative research, on the other hand, focuses on understanding the depth and nuances of human experiences and perspectives (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). Qualitative researchers gather non-numerical data through interviews, observations, and open-ended surveys. The analysis involves thematic coding and content analysis to identify patterns, themes, and meanings within the data. Qualitative research offers a rich and holistic exploration of a phenomenon, often uncovering insights that quantitative methods may miss.

Mixed methods research represents an integration of both quantitative and qualitative approaches within a single study (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). The mixed methods is used by researchers to take the strengths of both paradigms to provide a more comprehensive understanding of their research questions. Data collection and analysis can occur sequentially or concurrently, with findings integrated at various stages. This approach enhances the triangulation of results and allows researchers to explore complex research questions from multiple angles (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2018)

While these three research methodologies exhibit fundamental differences, they also share similarities. All of the three approaches adhere to systematic research methods, are committed to ethical conduct (American Psychological Association, 2020), and require rigorous data analysis. Additionally, they contribute to advancing knowledge within their respective fields, each offering unique insights and perspectives.

In conclusion, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research studies are distinct but complementary approaches to research. They differ in data collection, analysis, and philosophical underpinnings while sharing a dedication to sound research practices. Researchers choose these methodologies based on their research questions and objectives, recognizing that each offers valuable contributions to the pursuit of knowledge.

Nursing Assignment 5.2: Advocacy Action Plan Ignite Presentation: Part 1

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  • Title Slide: Name of Project, Student Name(s), Course Name/Number, Date [1 slide]
  • Roadmap (what will you cover in this presentation?) [ 1 slide]
  • Compelling introduction/question/quote that grabs the audience attention [1 slide]
  • What?: Introduce the public health issue and describe the issue that you are trying to change/impact [ 1- 2 slides]
  • So what?: Explain why you care about this issue and why the audience should care about the issue [ 1-2 slides]
  • Now what?: Present your advocacy initiative/idea and key elements of the action plan [3-6 slides]
  • Provide the call(s) to action [1-2 slides]

Slide 1: Title Slide

  • Title: “Addressing Childhood Obesity”
  • Student Name(s): [Your Name(s)]
  • Course Name/Number: [Course Name/Number]
  • Date: [Presentation Date]

Slide 2: Roadmap

  • Title: “Roadmap”
  • Briefly outline what you will cover in this presentation.

Slide 3: Compelling Introduction

  • Title: “Why Childhood Obesity Matters”
  • Use an attention-grabbing quote, question, or statistic to engage the audience. For example: “Did you know that nearly 340 million children and adolescents were overweight or obese in 2016? This alarming statistic is why we’re here today.”

Slide 4: What? – Introduction to Childhood Obesity

  • Title: “Understanding Childhood Obesity”
  • Describe childhood obesity as a public health issue.
  • Highlight the significance of the problem with statistics and facts.
  • Consider using visuals to illustrate the issue.

Slide 5: What? – Consequences of Childhood Obesity

  • Title: “The Consequences”
  • Explain the physical and long-term health consequences of childhood obesity.
  • Use images or graphics to visualize the impact.

Slide 6: So What? – Why You Care

  • Title: “Why I Care”
  • Share your personal motivation for addressing childhood obesity.
  • Describe your passion for this cause.

Slide 7: So What? – Why the Audience Should Care

  • Title: “Why You Should Care”
  • Convince the audience of the broader implications and importance of tackling childhood obesity.
  • Mention the potential societal and economic benefits.

Slide 8: Now What? – Advocacy Initiative Overview

  • Title: “Our Advocacy Initiative”
  • Provide an overview of your campaign or initiative to combat childhood obesity.
  • Highlight the goals and objectives.

Slide 9: Now What? – Key Elements of Action Plan

  • Title: “Action Plan Essentials”
  • Outline the key components of your action plan, such as education, awareness, and policy changes.
  • Use bullet points for clarity.

Slides 10-14 (or more): Now What? – Action Plan Details

  • Title each slide with specific action plan elements.
  • Delve deeper into the details of your action plan, explaining each step or component.
  • Include any research or data supporting your plan.

Slide 15: Call to Action

  • Title: “Join Our Movement”
  • Provide a clear and compelling call to action for the audience.
  • Explain how they can support your initiative, whether through volunteering, donations, or spreading awareness.

Slide 16: Conclusion

  • Title: “Together, We Can Make a Difference”
  • Summarize the key points of your presentation.
  • Reiterate the importance of addressing childhood obesity.

Slide 17: Questions

  • Title: “Questions?”
  • Open the floor for any questions or comments from the audience.

Ensure that your presentation is visually appealing, uses appropriate fonts and visuals, and keeps text concise for an engaging and impactful delivery. Feel free to add relevant images, graphs, and statistics where they enhance your message.

Individual Rights & Vaccination Policy

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School board trustees are requesting public comment before they vote on a vaccination policy for all children in a local school district. Should individual rights (e.g., parents’ rights to decide whether to vaccinate their children) be compromised to control the spread of communicable diseases for the good of society? 

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

Health Assessment

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10/17/23, 5:31 PM Topic: Week 8: Discussion

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This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible
due Oct 18 at 10:59pm

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The body is constantly sending signals
about its health. One of the most easily
recognized signals is pain.
Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one
of the leading causes of severe long-term
pain in patients. The musculoskeletal
system is an elaborate system of
interconnected levers that provides the
body with support and mobility. Because
of the interconnectedness of the
musculoskeletal system, identifying the
causes of pain can be challenging.
Accurately interpreting the cause of
musculoskeletal pain requires an
assessment process informed by patient
history and physical exams.

In this Discussion, you will consider case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients seen
in a clinical setting.

ASSESSING MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

RESOURCES

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To prepare:

By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to one of the following specific case studies for this
Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your
assignment from your Instructor.
Your Discussion post should be in the Episodic/Focused SOAP Note format rather than the
traditional narrative style Discussion posting format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and
the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template in the Week 5 Learning Resources for guidance.
Remember that all Episodic/Focused SOAP notes have specific data included in every patient
case.
Review the following case studies:

Case 1: Back Pain

(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/85632/files/5407561/preview) A 42-year-old male reports
pain in his lower back for the past month. The pain sometimes radiates to his left leg. In
determining the cause of the back pain, based on your knowledge of anatomy, what nerve roots
might be involved? How would you test for each of them? What other symptoms need to be
explored? What are your differential diagnoses for acute low back pain? Consider the possible
origins using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) guidelines as a framework.
What physical examination will you perform? What special maneuvers will you perform?

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

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Case 2: Ankle Pain

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A 46-year-old female reports pain in both of her
ankles, but she is more concerned about her
right ankle. She was playing soccer over the
weekend and heard a “pop.” She is able to
bear weight, but it is uncomfortable. In
determining the cause of the ankle pain, based
on your knowledge of anatomy, what foot
structures are likely involved? What other
symptoms need to be explored? What are your
differential diagnoses for ankle pain? What
physical examination will you perform? What
special maneuvers will you perform? Should
you apply the Ottawa ankle rules to determine
if you need additional testing?

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Case 3: Knee Pain

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A 15-year-old male reports dull pain in both
knees. Sometimes one or both knees click, and
the patient describes a catching sensation
under the patella. In determining the causes of
the knee pain, what additional history do you
need? What categories can you use to
differentiate knee pain? What are your specific
differential diagnoses for knee pain? What
physical examination will you perform? What
anatomic structures are you assessing as part
of the physical examination? What special
maneuvers will you perform?

With regard to the case study you were assigned:

Review this week's Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case
study.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you
were assigned.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more
information about the patient's condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for
the patient.

Note: When you submit your initial post, please include a header as the first line
indicating your assigned case study. For example, “Review of Case Study ___.” Fill in
the blank with the number of the case study you were assigned.

Post an episodic/focused note about the patient in the case study to which you were assigned
using the episodic/focused note template provided in the Week 5 resources. Provide evidence
from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for each case. List five
different possible conditions for the patient's differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected
each.

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will be able to view and respond to your colleagues' postings. Begin by clicking on
the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post
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Please check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!

Read a selection of your colleagues' responses.

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on 2 different days who were assigned different
case studies than you. Analyze the possible conditions from your colleagues' differential
diagnoses. Determine which of the conditions you would reject and why. Identify the most likely
condition, and justify your reasoning.

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Your patient is a 23-year-old female. She presents with coughing and wheezing which she stated started about three weeks ago. She is currently 25 weeks pregnant. Her last prenatal visit was one month ago in another state. She has an appointment with the prenatal care provider next week, however her respiratory symptoms brought her to your office today.

History – Chickenpox as a child. Asthma as a child, diagnosed at age 8 for which she used a SABA when needed. She has not had the need to use an inhaler since she was 19. She takes only her prenatal vitamin. No other acute or chronic problems. She advises you that she is up to date on all immunizations except she has not had a flu shot (it is October).
Social – Non-smoker, no drug use. She relocated to your state two weeks ago to get away from an abusive domestic situation. She has no support network in this area and has not yet found employment. She has no medical insurance.

HPA – Non-productive cough x 3 weeks. Wheezing audible from across the room. She states it is like this all day and wakes her from sleep every night. She reports that she is fatigued even in the morning. No other complaints.

PE/ROS – Pt appears disheveled but clean. Wheezing in all lung fields. T 98, P 82 regular, R 28 no stridor. FH 130 regular. The remainder of the exam is WNL.

02 98% and FEV 70%

Directions:

1. Construct a narrative document of 4-5 pages (not including cover page or reference page)

2. Diagnose the patient based on the above findings and provide your rationale for how you arrived at the diagnosis.

3. Develop a treatment plan specifically for this patient, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic.

4. Describe community resources (using your own community) currently available in your state/city to support this patient.

5. Provide a communication plan that you will use to ensure the patient is an active participant in the treatment plan. Refer to therapeutic communication concepts.

6. Utilize national standards, your pharm and/or patho book, and medical or advanced practice professional sources. Do not use patient-facing sources or general nursing texts.

7. Use references to support your concepts. Utilize correct APA formatting (7th edition) and mechanics of professional communication.

Before finalizing your work, you should:

·
Read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);

·
Consult the Grading Rubric (under Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary.

Your writing assignment should:

· Follow the conventions of 
Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, mechanics, etc.);

· Be 
well organized, logical, and 
unified, as well as 
original and insightful;

· Utilize correct APA formatting, 7th edition.

· Submit to, and review results of Turnitin. Purdue University Global Student Conduct policy as it relates to plagiarism will be adhered to in this course.

Rubric Title: MN553 Unit 4 Assignment Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Level III

Level II

Level I

Not Present

Criteria 1

Level III Max Points

Points: 10

Level II Max Points

Points: 8

Level I Max Points

Points: 6

Not Present

0 Points

Diagnosing the patient

· An accurate diagnosis with correct staging is provided

· Rationale for arrival at the diagnosis with support from national guidelines is provided

· An accurate diagnosis is provided with staging that may not be correct

· Rationale for the diagnosis is provided without support

· An accurate diagnosis is provided with staging that may not be correct

· Rationale for the diagnosis is provided without support

· Does not meet the criteria

Criteria 2

Level III Max Points

Points: 10

Level II Max Points

Points: 8

Level I Max Points

Points: 6

Not Present

0 Points

Providing pharmacologic intervention

· Correct medications are prescribed to treat the diagnosis

· Rational for medications prescribed adheres to national guidelines

·

· 50% of correct medications are prescribed

· Rational to support prescribed medications is provided and adheres to national guidelines

· Less than 50% of the correct medications are prescribed

· Rational to support the prescribed medications is not present or does not adhere to national guidelines

· Does not meet the criteria

Criteria 3

Level III Max Points

Points: 5

Level II Max Points

Points:

Level I Max Points

Points:

Not Present

0 Points

Providing non-pharmacologic interventions

· Five or more non-pharmacologic interventions are provided

· Three or four non-pharmacologic interventions are noted

One or two non-pharmacologic interventions

· Does not meet the criteria

Criteria 4

Level III Max Points

Points: 10

Level II Max Points

Points: 7

Level I Max Points

Points: 0

Not Present

0 Points

Writing a communication plan

· A communication plan which includes principles of therapeutic communication is developed

· A communication plan that does not include principles of therapeutic communication is developed

· Does not meet the criteria

· Does not meet the criteria

Criteria 5

Level III Max Points

Points: 10

Level II Max Points

Points: 7

Level I Max Points

Points: 4

Not Present

0 Points

Community Resources

· Three or more local community resources are provided

· Two local community resources are provided

· One local community resource is provided or:

· Resources are provided but they are not local to the community

· Does not meet the criteria

Criteria 6

Level III Max Points

Points: 10

Level II Max Points

Points: 8

Level I Max Points

Points: 6

Not Present

0 Points

College-level academic writing

· Professional, peer-reviewed, advanced practice references are used

· Grammar and mechanics of writing demonstrate graduate level work

· Adheres to page number requirements

· The majority of references used are professional, peer-reviewed and advanced practice

· Errors in grammar or mechanics of writing are present but do not interfere with readability

· Adheres to page number requirements

· The majority of references used are professional, peer-reviewed and advanced practice

· Errors in grammar or mechanics of writing are present but do not interfere with readability

· Does not adhere to page number requirements

· Does not meet the criteria

Maximum Total Points

55

44

33

0

Minimum Total Points

45 points minimum

34 points minimum

1 point minimum

0

Case Study

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Case Study week 8ASSESSING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH SLEEP/WAKE DISORDERS

Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology (waldenu.edu)

Examine
 Case Study: Pharmacologic Approaches to the Treatment of Insomnia in a Younger Adult. You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this patient. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics processes.

At each decision point, you should evaluate all options before selecting your decision and moving throughout the exercise. Before you make your decision, make sure that you have researched each option and that you evaluate the decision that you will select. Be sure to research each option using the primary literature.

Introduction to the case (1 page)

· Briefly explain and summarize the case for this Assignment. Be sure to include the specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient.

Decision #1 (1 page)

· Which decision did you select?

· Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).

· Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #2 (1 page)

· Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).

· Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #3 (1 page)

· Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

· What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).

· Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Conclusion (1 page)

· Summarize your recommendations on the treatment options you selected for this patient. Be sure to justify your recommendations and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

References to Include:

· American Psychiatric Association. (2022). 


Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

Links to an external site.
 (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787

· Fernandez-Mendoza, J., & Vgontzas, A. N. (2013). Insomnia and its impact on physical and mental health. 



Current Psychiatry ReportsLinks to an external site.


, 15(12), 418. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-012-0418-8

Patient Identification Errors in Healthcare

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You will analyze the issue and examine potential evidence-based and best-practice solutions from the literature as well as the role of nurses and other stakeholders in addressing the issue. 

Patient Identification Errors in Healthcare: Ensuring the correct identification of patients is a foundational aspect of safe healthcare delivery. When errors occur in this basic step, the ripple effects can be catastrophic. Here’s why understanding and preventing patient identification errors is essential: 

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Where can you find evidence to inform your thoughts and scholarly writing? Throughout your degree program, you will use research literature to explore ideas, guide your thinking, and gain new insights. As you search the research literature, it is important to use resources that are peer-reviewed and from scholarly journals. You may already have some favorite online resources and databases that you use or have found useful in the past. For this Discussion, you explore databases available through the Walden Library.

Discussion post ( question to answer)

Using proper APA formatting, cite the peer-reviewed article you selected that pertains to your practice( PHMNP) area and is of particular interest to you and identify the database that you used to search for the article. Explain any difficulties you experienced while searching for this article. Would this database be useful to your colleagues? Explain why or why not. Would you recommend this database? Explain why or why not.

250 words. APA format

3 references

Two in text citation 

No plagiarism please.