Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.

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EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 3: CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF RESEARCH

To Prepare:

Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and the four systematic reviews (or other filtered high- level evidence) you selected in Module 3.
Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you selected in Module 2 and analyzed in Module 3.
Review and download the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template provided in the Resources.

The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 3A: Critical Appraisal of Research

Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Evaluation Table within the Critical Appraisal Tool Worksheet Template. Choose a total of four peer- reviewed articles that you selected related to your clinical topic of interest in Module 2 and Module 3.

Note: You can choose any combination of articles from Modules 2 and 3 for your Critical Appraisal. For example, you may choose two unfiltered research articles from Module 2 and two filtered research articles (systematic reviews) from Module 3 or one article from Module 2 and three articles from Module 3. You can choose any combination of articles from the prior Module Assignments as long as both modules and types of studies are represented.

Part 3B: Critical Appraisal of Research

Based on your appraisal, in a 1-2-page critical appraisal, suggest a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. Briefly explain the best practice, justifying your proposal with APA citations of the research.

Describe ageism and its impact on societal views of older adult clients. Explain how ageism can influence the healthcare provisions of older adult clients.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Due to the increasing percentage of older adult clients in the U.S., it is imperative that healthcare providers assess and confront their own attitudes and perceptions toward older adults.

In your initial post, address the following:

Describe ageism and its impact on societal views of older adult clients.
Explain how ageism can influence the healthcare provisions of older adult clients.
As a healthcare provider, how can one best assess and confront attitudes, perceptions, behaviors, and biases toward older adults?

Identify the 4 peer-reviewed research articles you reviewed, citing each in APA format. Include an introduction explaining the purpose of the paper.

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LITERATURE REVIEW: THE USE OF CLINICAL SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCIES

The Assignment: (4-5 pages not including the title and reference page)

In a 4- to 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you reviewed. Format your Assignment as an Annotated Bibliography. Be sure to address the following:

Identify the 4 peer-reviewed research articles you reviewed, citing each in APA format.
Include an introduction explaining the purpose of the paper.
Summarize each study, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Be specific and provide examples.

In your conclusion, synthesize the findings from the 4 peer-reviewed research articles.
Use APA format and include a title page.
Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.

Implement outcomes and/or analyze results: Re-evaluate the application and identify areas for improvement.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Formulate a well-developed question: How to provide education and tools to patient to manage chronic diseases such as congestive heart failure once they are discharged from the hospital.
2. Review the literature to identify evidence-based resources that answer your question: Apply the best evidence from literature.
3. Assess the validity of your resources using evidence: Collect data using standard and acceptable methods/tools.
4. Apply that evidence: Define outcomes to be measured upon implementation.
5. Implement outcomes and/or analyze results: Re-evaluate the application and identify areas for improvement.

Why is it important for cell death programs to exist? How do they contribute to normal physiology and the prevention of disease? What are the characteristics of Necrotic and Apoptotic Cell Death Pathways?

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Apoptosis

Why is it important for cell death programs to exist? How do they contribute to normal physiology and the prevention of disease? What are the characteristics of Necrotic and Apoptotic Cell Death Pathways?

 

Draw the pedigree for this family. What could explain why Darren is unaffected but two of his children are affected?

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Module 5

A. Donna and Darren have three children [2 male/1 female]. Darren’s father has hypercholesterolemia, which is transmitted in an autosomal dominant pattern. Darren gets his cholesterol levels checked frequently, and they have remained within normal limits; however, two of Donna and Darren’s three children have high plasma levels of total and LDL cholesterol. Darren doesn’t understand why his children are affected when it is clear that he is healthy [1 male affected/1 male unaffected; 1 female affected].

1. Draw the pedigree for this family.

2. What could explain why Darren is unaffected but two of his children are affected?

3. Darren returns from meeting with the genetic counsellor but still doesn’t understand what she told him. How could you help Darren understand what is going on in his family?

Relate the three levels of prevention to the health of infants and at-risk women in your community. Describe how a prevention program could positively impact specific risk factors for the health of women and infants in your community.

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Nursing

Review primary, secondary and tertiary prevention using Healthy People 2030 as a guide for current initiatives related to the health of women and infants.
Relate the three levels of prevention to the health of infants and at-risk women in your community.
Describe how a prevention program could positively impact specific risk factors for the health of women and infants in your community.

Find a recent (less than ten years) scholarly article that discusses sexual behaviors among college-aged women.

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Sexual Behaviors

Find a recent (less than ten years) scholarly article that discusses sexual behaviors among college-aged women.

Submit a written (no more than) two-page paper giving the following: a summary of your article, your opinion of the article/subject, how you would use the information to educate women on a school campus such as ours.

List and describe three early forms of complementary therapies. Include their era and what they were used for. What were the benefits and disadvantages? List approximately 1–2 citations.

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Initial Post

In your initial post, address each of the following questions:

Part 1

  1. List and describe three early forms of complementary therapies. Include their era and what they were used for.
    1. What were the benefits and disadvantages?
    2. List approximately 1–2 citations.
  2. How were complementary therapies viewed over the years? Why?
    1. List at least 1 citation

Part 2:

  1. List two current complementary therapies and their benefits.
  2. What factors are changing the way medical practitioners view complementary and alternative therapies?
  3. Compare your results to one of the National Guidelines in your learning materials and provide information on your findings.

Refer to the learning materials and videos to help you answer the assignment.

Review the Writing Assignment Rubric for criteria that exceed expectations. You must have at least 4–5 scholarly references to support your statements to exceed expectations. Please ensure your work adheres to the Communication Policies.

Be sure to include in your answer current evidence-based terminology and standards you have researched (references should be included). Refer to the learning materials and videos to help you answer the post.

 

The following patients are in the ED, which patient will you give to each of the nurses and why?

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Nursing

Activity Time:

2 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Clinical Judgment is the process of integrating evidence-based practice, critical-thought, the Nursing Process, knowledge, skills, and attitudes, as well as application of theory to practice in order to promote safe, quality care to clients in all settings.

Keeping that in mind, answer the following scenario:

You are the Charge Nurse in a large Urban Emergency Department (ED). You nursing staff include:

RN with 12 years of Trauma ED experience
New RN with 6 months ED experience
RN from the Medical Surgical floor with 8 years of experience

The following patients are in the ED, which patient will you give to each of the nurses and why?

A 76-year-old client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and has hematuria.
A 38-year-old client with kidney stones complaining of severe pain.
A 24-year-old diabetic client with an acute urinary tract infection who will require discharge teaching.
An 80-year-old client that has not had a bowel movement for 4 days.

Make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student’s posts with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.