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Kasey is an RN who has worked on the busy surgical unit of a large city hospital for the past 6 years. As one of three RNs on the unit’s day shift, she often serves as the charge nurse when the assigned charge nurse has a day off. She is […]

Visit a health clinic or physician’s office in your area and pick up an educational flyer or brochure about a disease or health problem. Critique the material for: Reading level (does it match well with the intended audience?) Clarity (simple terms or medical jargon?) Visuals (are pictures or simple images […]

CASE STUDY #1: LABOR AND DELIVERY SITUATION: Mrs. M. is a 27-y/o gravida 3, para 2, who was admitted at term at 6:30 p.m. She stated that she had been having contractions at 7 to 10 minute intervals since 4 p.m. They lasted 30 seconds. She also stated that she […]

The most common ethical theories applied to health care include: natural law, deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue theory. Which of these theories most closely align to your personal values? Why? Explain your answer.

Ebola and MRSA are two infectious diseases emerging in all parts of the world. What are some strategies that could effectively reduce their encroachment into more populations?

HIV/AIDS is still considered a pandemic disease due to its continued existence throughout the various populations in the world. How does malaria and TB figure into this dilemma?