Educating the Patient diagnosed with COPD
In October 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded readmission penalties to include those patients admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. Patient education is a key component in preventing readmission. Initial Discussion Post: What is a priority teaching intervention that the nurse must implement for these patients and how will it play a […]
An impoverished 69-year-old man is diagnosed with cancer of the
An impoverished 69-year-old man is diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas. There is no hope for cure, but radiation and chemotherapy, which could cost more than $150,000, may extend his life for a few months. If this patient unambiguously requests treatment, his doctors may struggle with the decision but will probably provide the treatment, ignoring […]
PICOT question: In patients diagnosed with a panic disorder, how does
PICOT question: In patients diagnosed with a panic disorder, how does a combined therapy of SSRIs and cognitive behavioral therapy compare to SSRIs alone with patient satisfaction in treatment of panic disorders over a span of 9 months? For this assignment, you will locate a minimum of 4 research articles related to the topic and […]
