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A Critique of Sensory Overload: A Concept Analysis “Sensory Overload: A Concept Analysis” is a review article analyzing sensory overload using Walker and Avant’s concept analysis method. Defining the concept depends on what contributing factors are involved. The authors examine the factors that affect sensory overload such as: mental conditions, environmental factors, and stress load. Several examples were reviewed, and analyzed to attempt to develop a theory. The purpose of this critique is

such as T2DM and CVD, require significant lifestyle modifications that may be perceived as undesirable to some patients. A loss of autonomy and control over their chronic disease, as well as negative relationships with CM doctors, were two major influences for seeking other treatment options. Warren (2012), addressed the attitudes of doctors as dismissive and disbelieving, and patients found that they did not partner with them in the treatment of their disease, but instead reinforced their superiority

Hi Disha, Thank you for your good participation to this week's forum. To answer your question: In your opinion, what is the better for diagnosis of Morton’s neuroma- clinical examination including special tests or imaging techniques? Why? Please provide supportive evidence.” History taking, clinical examination are the primary method for diagnosing a suspected Morton's neuroma. However to specify a lesion or number of lesion related to Morton's neuroma, advanced imaging, such as ultrasound or magnetic

Case #2: A 4-year study was conducted in Toronto, Canada that focused on an outbreak of infections caused by ESBL producing K. oxytoca in the intensive care unit (ICU), stepdown unit, and medical care.[1] Ongoing difficulties have posed a challenge in the containment of this outbreak due to contaminated handwashing sinks in the ICU.[1] This study was conducted from April 1997 through December 2011, that investigated the source of K. oxytocin outbreak, and the interventions implemented to contain

that is not visible on conventional chest radiographs, but ultimately detected with CT . In a study comparing differences in pneumothoraces, while similar in size, patients significantly underwent tube thoracostomy compared with patients who had overt pneumothoraces1. While optimal management of occult pneumothoraxes has not been identified, the increased use of computed tomography has led to a rise in detection. Occult OPTX Extended focused assessment with sonography for Trauma, also known as eFAST

Summary Mistakes in surgery such as wrong-site, wrong-patient, or wrong procedure occur all to often. These events are termed “sentinel events.” A sentinel event can be described as an accident or mistake that occurs in a hospital or other healthcare setting. These events can cause serious injury or death to a patient. Over the past few decades, major organizations such as the Joint Commission and the World Health Organization have put forth policies to try and decrease the incidence of these mistakes

professional responsibility is primarily to the patient. The nurse is an advocate for the patient and works in partnership with him, not in a position of power over him. Thus in order to overcome the ethical dilemma, adhere to ethical principles and professional standards, the nurse should not follow the family’s request but in fact should respect Ricky’s dignity, rights, autonomy and self-determination. “The choices and values of the competent patient should always be given highest priority “(Fry

identity can cause significant clinical, administrative, and financial difficulties when seeking healthcare services. The article “Transgender patients need more access to competent, compassionate care” by Debra Beaulieu-Volk addresses some of the challenges faced by this community and offers suggestions to the healthcare professionals on improving transgender patient care. The limited number of providers trained in transgender care causes

Introduction “A guide to taking a patient’s history,” is an article published in Nursing Standard in December 2007, written by Hillary Lloyd and Stephen Craig. The article provides an overview of the process involved in taking a patient history including factors such as; the environment, importance of following a logical order when taking the history, and communication skills. Summary of Article This article focused on the importance of taking a comprehensive health history and pointed

Discussing Healthcare Issue and Solutions With a Nurse Practitioner The healthcare system in America, is a system that the nation is working hard to improve and perfect. This means the rules and regulations in healthcare continue to change, and often times change rapidly. In the years to come, nurse practitioners (NPs) are predicted to hold a prominent role as healthcare providers. Currently, there are many rules and regulations that prevent NPs from practicing to the full extent of their educations