able to accomplish a task that I am not often able to utilize of bolus feeding. She uses Jevity 1.2 and receives 480ml/feed. Jevity is a high-protein and fiber fortified tube feeding formula used when a patient can no longer eat using their mouths (Medline, 2018). In giving the feeding I made sure to have all my supplies which included measuring cups, the feeding formula, a towel, and a syringe. I filled her measuring cup and had the nurse recheck my amount to be sure. I then placed a towel…
the medical administration of the drug, should be prescribed by a doctor. The drug should never be obtained from untrusted sources. Oxytocin comes in the form of an injection directly to the vein or muscle. For more information on the medical form Medline Plus has an in depth article. How You Can Naturally Produce Oxytocin? While Oxytocin can be administered as a drug, there are natural ways that you can increase the levels of the hormone naturally. Oxytocin can be found in the stomach, due to…
The use of physical discipline as a parenting technique has been a controversial topic for our most recent generations. The evolution of physical punishment, beginning with our ancestors to now, has changed because of the findings from research studies conducted by psychologists over time. The use of spanking has been proven to have short-term and long-term effects on children for many reasons. The least detrimental way of gathering this information is through practical research in the form of…
using examples of famous artists. If students live in a rural area they do not have as many resources. Cities offer the best resources for schools, and therefore they are great places to live. Not only are there educational benefits, one can also find more things to buy in the city. While anyone with internet access can shop, there is nothing like trying things on in a beautiful store in a city. The super malls have hundreds of stores to shop in. The shopping mall is usually applied to enclosed…
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder which affects the connective tissue of the body. MFS is autosomal dominant, with “approximately seventy five percent of people” diagnosed with MFS having a parent that has the disorder. The other “twenty five percent” of people with MFS have developed this disease through new gene mutation (NIH. National Human Genome Research Institute). This disease is not specific to gender, race or region, and is potentially life threatening. MFS affects multiple…
STANDARD SEVEN: LIBRARY AND OTHER INFORMATION RESOURCES Resources and Access Library services and resources are tailored to fulfill the needs of the University’s curriculum across all modalities. In 2012, the Rose Traurig Library aligned its strategic plan with the Academic Affairs and University plans, wherein the main goal of the library is to better serve our student population by becoming 80-90% electronic by FY15. To meet this objective, 14 new databases were procured, including 3 e-book…
I. HIV/AIDS have you heard of it? The unfortunate tragedy of HIV/AIDS haunts many innocent people with unwanted symptoms. Gifts are supposed to be good, right? Well not in this case HIV/AIDS comes with a lot of unwanted gifts that are threatening life. II. Alicia keys helps children and their families in battling HIV and AIDS through the charitable organization “Keep a Child Alive,” which she co-founded and serves as a Global Ambassador for. The KCA foundations purpose is to help prevent HIV…
The purpose of this paper is to apply theoretical frameworks relevant to the nurse-patient relationship. This paper will explore Peplau’s Theory on Interpersonal Relationships, Henderson’s Principles and Practice of Nursing, Dorothea Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment. Upon completion of this discussion, Imogene King’s theory will be discussed in depth, including tenets of the theory, application, and evaluation. Background The therapeutic nurse-patient…
The heart is a vital organ that controls blood flow to the entire body. Without the heart muscles, organs and all other body parts would die. The life choices a person makes can affect the health of their heart. For example, smoking, bad diet, sedentary lifestyle, and other choices can damage the heart in the long run. As a medical student this is an important topic of interest because it is found that, "Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the cost to combat it…
Date and time requested: January 21, 2015 at 11:30 AM Date and time answered: February 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM Describe the role of Trulicity in the management of type 2 DM. What does the evidence show and its place in therapy? Background In the United States, approximately 25.8 million people have diabetes. Of the 25.8 million people, about 5% to 10% have type 1 diabetes and 90% to 95% have type 2 diabetes (T2DM).1 The prevalence of diabetes is much higher in non-Hispanic white, American Indian…