Acute pharyngitis

(2009), acute pharyngitis is a common upper respiratory tract infection seen in the pediatric population, with most children averaging five sore throats within a year in the United States. “Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the mucosa lining the structure of the throat including the tonsils, pharynx, uvula, soft palate, and nasopharynx" (Burns, Dunn, Brady, Starr, & Blosser, p. 715, 2013). Acute pharyngitis can be caused by both virus and bacteria microorganisms. About 40 to 60% of acute pharyngitis

Diagnostic Plan: Laboratory evaluation for Viral Pharyngitis is limited, however, identification for group A b-hemolytic streptococcus infection may be needed in order to treat the patient appropriately. Laboratory include a rapid screening test for streptococcus if the result is negative a throat culture is obtained (Dains, et. al., 2016). Rx Plan: treatment plan depends of the severity of the symptoms and epidemiologic factors causing pharyngitis. Treatment for viral meningitis may include: Plenty

Ethnographic research: oral interview 4-5 pages double spaced An ethnography is a long term investigation of a group (often a culture) that is based on immersion in and, optimally, participation in that group. Ethnography provides a detailed exploration of group activity and may include the collection of historical information and in-person interviews of members of the group. It is an approach which employs multiple methodologies to arrive at a theoretically comprehensive understanding of a group

Reducing Acute Hospital Readmissions through Telehealth Technology The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that utility of telehealth technology (THT) has the ability to improve patients’ health and reduce costly hospital readmissions for those living with chronic diseases in the United States (US). Nationally, most of our healthcare expenditures are allocated to caring for patients with chronic conditions. Bunnell et al. (2012) suggested that it cost the US more than 2.5 trillion dollars to

Alexis Aaron Case Study #3 Malnutrition Associated with Chronic Disease Chronic diseases are characterized as a condition lasting longer than three months and an acute illness is of a shorter duration. Malnutrition associated with chronic diseases can be due to the fact that many patients with chronic diseases are physically handicapped and unable to perform activities of daily living such as eating and driving themselves to the store. Chronic diseases that could physically cause malnutrition like

Theoretical Background According to the American Diabetes Association, the complications and cost acquired from diabetes can be dramatically reduce if patients are more aware of the potential risk and receive proper health prevention education. Diabetes self-management is essential in reducing the complications of disease. Researchers use several theories to help come up with the best way to provide care to patients with chronic illness such as diabetes. The major theory for this EBP is the Chronic

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people. Patients with diabetes seek healthcare every day. Nurses play a role in promoting self-care and self-management for all conditions that patients may have, including diabetes. Promoting self-care can lead to higher levels of functioning and a better quality of life. Barriers exist in achieving wellness and nurses can work to empower patients and gain better outcomes (Baumann & Dang, 2012). Family nursing interventions are interrelated

the individual awareness of the patients with the COPD illness and to know whether the patients understood the different symptoms associated with the condition. The study focused on ensuring that the patients had the ability to distinguish between acute exacerbations of the condition from the mild symptom. It also sought to ensure that patients have the ability to recognize the symptoms and patterns of the condition. The Social Cognitive Theory helps the researcher to explain

for a chronic condition with emphasis on their personality and temperament. Others say that it’s the remedy that matches the patients individual type and it is a life long remedy and no matter what condition a person gets, this remedy will cure the acute condition. Some say that the innate constitution is what the person is made of on a mental, emotional, and physical level, but it is not necessarily the remedy that will cure the persons current condition. Each constitution is associated with certain

Mishel’s (1988) Uncertainty in Illness theory is a mid-range nursing theory that examines how uncertainty can affect patients. In addition, Mishel’s theory identifies causes of uncertainty that negatively or positively affect the patient. If an individual is spiraling down a known path of illness, they may perceive uncertainty as a benefit. However, illness uncertainty causes breakdowns, fear of the illness, emotional distress, loss of control, and inappropriate coping methods (Mishel 1988). These