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To prepare for the live classroom session and your written submission, use your chapter readings and course materials. The focus for this live classroom is on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). You can review information about DRI at http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/dietary-guidance/dietary-reference-intakes Complete the Interactive DRI on yourself. Go to http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/fnic/interactiveDRI/ Be prepared to […]

Discuss dietary concerns and barriers for an older adult to maintain appropriate nutrition levels. Identify the types of concerns and barriers they may encounter. Include two client teaching and nursing interventions for prevention of nutritional deficits as well as the consequences of inadequate nutrition and hydration. Please make an initial […]

Using one of the 4 articles listed, identify the different elements of your chosen article. State why you think the elements you have identified are correct. You must include the following elements: Abstract Background Purpose Literature Review Methods Sample Variables/Measurements Data Collection Data Analysis Discussion Implications Articles:  

Using the Internet, or newspapers, research a current event story involving one of the following healthcare topics: Abortion, euthanasia, and end-of-life issues High-tech medicine Rationing of scarce and expensive medical resources, to include pharmaceutical shortages Mandatory immunizations Patient-provider relationships Society’s obligation to provide medically necessary treatment regardless of ability to […]

You have begun working for Dr. Wong as a dental assistant. You know that confidential papers, case histories, and the appointment book should be kept from curious eyes to protect patients, as well as the dentist and office staff. The receptionist does not always follow these practices, however, and insists […]

Describe a client from your clinical setting or work who experienced severe anxiety or panic. Include a brief history and three most pertinent medications. Describe the assessment process for this patient. Identify at least one effective and one non-effective nursing intervention. Why did they work? What didn’t work? Name and […]