Assessing research and peer-reviewed work is considered a standard for quality and best practice. Describe the importance of peer review and how to determine if information is peer-reviewed. Choose two other criteria for determining quality information and develop a discussion similar to the peer-review requirement.

Concepts of Care for Patients With Liver Problems. Mr. Stellas is a 54-year-old man with a known history of alcoholism. He has been admitted numerous times to the hospital. Today he is again admitted with complications of cirrhosis.

Question 1

What assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?

During your newborn rounds, you examine Alex, a one-day-old infant who is set to go home tomorrow. He was born full term, without complications. During the exam, you note he has a deep sacral pit above his gluteal crease. Alex’s mother Celia is 18 years old and did not receive prenatal care until she was 4 months pregnant.

1. What should you tell Alex’s mother about the sacral pit?

2. What should your examination focus on? What abnormal clinical findings might be present?

3. What type of follow up or testing will Alex need?

4. What type of counseling should you give Celia regarding future pregnancies?4. What is the differential diagnosis

Describe the research concepts/elements of Evidence-Based Proposal.  Think about the different types of research (qualitative vs quantitative), independent and dependent variables, theories, measuring outcomes and implementation and how they are applicable to the RN-BSN literature review and subsequent Capstone Project.

Resources appreciated.

Cindy is a 57-year-old single female. She describes herself as shy and reserved. She has been diagnosed with the following conditions: type II diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.   She weighs 358 lb and is 5′ 8″ tall. She has recently lost her mother and is greatly concerned about improving her own health.

For each condition, she sees a different provider in a different health care institution. However, all of the institutions are affiliated with a large regional health care system. Cindy takes five prescription medications for her conditions and fills them at three different pharmacies, each located near one of her providers. In the past, she has kept her medical records in a box in her closet. She has become frustrated with the lack of communication among her providers and her relationship with them.

Step 2: Create a 8 -to- 10 slide presentation.

Respond to the following questions, and if relevant, include your personal experience.

• What types of individuals typically have a personal health record (PHR)? How does Cindy fit this profile?
• How could a PHR help Cindy better manage her diagnoses?
• Why do people choose to have PHRs? Do you feel Cindy would be one of those individuals and why?
• How do you feel that Cindy’s patient satisfaction could be improved through the use of a PHR?
• As a provider, how do you feel that the use of a PHR would improve your satisfaction when providing care to Cindy and other patients in similar situations?

 

Step 3: Add presenter’s notes or use voice thread.

Include talking points and details in the notes area for each slide. These notes should document what you would say to an audience about each slide as if you were to present in-person OR use voice thread or video to present the slides as you give the presentation.

As you prepare your presentation, you should follow these guidelines:

• Use clear, concise, and complete sentences.
• Use relevant examples to help explain concepts.
• Use language intended for a listener as opposed to a reader.