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The Pathophysiology of Urinary Incontinence: A Comprehensive Insight Instructions A nurse practitioner (NP) is talking with a 70-year-old patient who asks if she could discuss a problem that she is embarrassed to talk about. She states she has been having increasing problems with incontinence. Every time she coughs or sneezes, she notices a loss of […]

Navigating  Insights and Strategies Article Selection bias refers to situations where research bias is introduced due to factors related to the study’s participants. Selection bias is a systematic error that occurs when proper randomization is not achieved. The result is an unrepresentative sample of the population. If selection bias is not taken into account, conclusions

Quasi-Experimental Design Instructions Choose one of these terms and describe it. Post your PICOT question and explain how the term you selected could be used with it. Research Design Internal Validity Experimental Design External Validity Quasi-experimental Design Selection Bias Non-experimental Design History Exploratory Research Maturation Descriptive Research Mortality Explanatory Research Testing Manipulation Hawthorne effect Retrospective

Hepatitis C Instructions Mike is a 23-year-old white male admitted for severe depression. He has a history of bipolar disorder and is currently taking valproate (Depakote) 500 mg XR daily. His psychiatrist ordered LFT\’s to follow the valproate therapy. LFT\’s were abnormal: ALT 1178 u/L, AST 746 u/L. the patient was asymptomatic. He denies fever,

Comparing Honey-Based Dressings and Negative Pressure Therapy in Chronic Ulcer Wounds: A Literature Review and Database Exploration   Instructions In patients with chronic ulcer wounds (P) how do honey-based dressings (I) compared with negative pressure therapy (C) decrease healing time (O) over a 6-month period (T) With any research paper, in order to find relevant

Pathophysiology of Asthma and Pneumonia in Pediatric Patients: A Comparative Analysis Post Brian seems to have an acute exacerbation of asthma. Asthma is most common in boys prior to adolescence. Also asthma exacerbation triggers are common after bacterial or viral cold infections. Asthma occurs in two phases, an early and late phase. The early phase

ALOPECIA (NON-SCARRING) Instructions This is a soap note for a female patient that comes in with alopecia symptoms primary diagnosis: Alopecia (non- scarring) differential diagnosis: Trichotillomania,Lichen planopilaris, stress, anemia references mustbe within 2 years no cover page SAMPLE FOCUS NOTE   CHIEF COMPLAINT (C/C) “I have trouble breathing” HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS (HPI) 24-year-old single,domicile,

Gaps and/or Opportunities “Post a statement describing at least one gap and/or opportunity for enhanced services or approaches within your healthcare organization. For each gap or opportunity, identify one possible solution, applying systems thinking to your approach. Be sure to address financial (including budgetary) impacts of your solutions, consulting as needed with your finance counselor.”

My Nursing Philosophy Post an explanation of your philosophy of nursing practice that briefly describes your nursing experience and area(s) of expertise. Be sure to explain your beliefs that inform your philosophy of nursing practice and your goals for expanding your experience and practice as a DNP (e.g., embrace of diversity, global health issues, collaboration).