Month: November 2021

Identify 3 risk factors for elder abuse and neglect.

1. Social isolation is a risk factor for elder abuse because having limited social interaction or social support increases the risk of abuse from a caregiver or family member.
   1. Presence of mental illness such as dementia because patients with cognitive impairment may be more susceptible to mistreatment from others. 
   1. Victim dependence and caregiver stress is a risk factor for elder abuse because when the patient has a strong dependence on the caregiver, it can cause them to have increased stress and burnout which can possibly lead to abuse or neglect of the elder. 

Write 3 teaching topics you could share with others to prevent elder abuse and neglect.  What is the rationale for each teaching topic?

Unfortunately, with elder’s there may be cognitive issues such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. Teaching points is to listen and believe the patient and what they are saying.

Teaching about signs of elder abuse, and what is normal with age and not. “Learn how the signs of elder abuse differ from the normal aging process” (CDC, 2021).

• Help find a support system for elders and continue to check in on them. “Check-in on older adults who may have few friends and family members” (CDC, 2021).

References:

Elder abuse. (2021, October 4). Who.Int. Retrieved November 10, 2021, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/elder-abuse

Dove Press. (2018, September 10). The role of the nurse in detecting elder abuse and neglect: current pe | NRR. Dovepress. Retrieved November 10, 2021, from https://www.dovepress.com/the-role-of-the-nurse-in-detecting-elder-abuse-and-neglect-current-per-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-NRR

Preventing Elder Abuse |Violence Prevention|InjuryCenter|CDC. (n.d.). CDC. Retrieved November 10, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/fastfact.html

If elder abuse is suspected, what are 3 actions the nurse will implement?

Every Nurse is required to be a Mandatory Reporter. The first sign of abuse or suspected abuse they should report it.

The nurse should then do a full assessment of the patient to determine if there is potentially abuse and the state of the patient physically and mentally. “Moreover, the American Medical Association⁵⁵ recommends that questions on abuse be integrated into the full assessment of an older person” (dovepress, 2021).

Next the nurse should provide a safe, therapeutic space. Reassure the patient that they are safe now and continue to find support for the patient or support groups. With the potential abuse there could be some trust issues, and it is the nurses job to make the patient feel safe, and allow them to have a large part of their care especially in decision making.

1. Identify 3 risk factors for elder abuse and neglect.

Risk factors for elder abuse are those with poor physical health

Elders with mental abuse since they are unable to speak up for themselves

Those of low income or are financially dependent on others.

“Individual level characteristics which increase the risk of becoming a victim of abuse include functional dependence/disability, poor physical health, cognitive impairment, poor mental health and low income. Individual level characteristics which increase the risk of becoming a perpetrator of abuse include mental illness, substance abuse and dependency – often financial – of the abuser on the victim” (who.int, 2021).

New generation Pacemakers

Work type:          Presentation/PPT

Format:      APA

Pages:        0 pages ( 0 words, Double spaced

Slides:        4

Academic level:  Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)

Discipline:  Health Care

Title: New generation Pacemakers

Number of sources:     2

Paper instructions:     

1. What the technology is and its purpose.

2. Why was it created?

3. Are customers hesitant to purchase or use this technology? Why or why not?

4. How do each of these technology advances challenge our ethics?

5. Do you think that our technology is more advanced than our ethical positions on this technology?

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Holistic nursing older adult

Work type:          Discussion Essay

Format:      APA

Pages:        1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:  Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)

Discipline:  Nursing

Title: holistic nursing older adult

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

In preparation for your Community Assessment, answer the following questions and consider these when completing your paper.

1. Nurses incorporate questions about driving to identify the need for a more comprehensive assessment. What questions would you ask?

2. What are some common risk factors that can affect driving?

3. What are some common referrals related to driving safety?

4. How will this fit with the older adult community assessment paper?

5. Cite your reference using APA format

Nursing fatigue and burnout

Work type:          Research paper

Format:      APA

Pages:        1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:  Master’s

Discipline:  Nursing

Title: Discussion 8

Number of sources:     2

Paper instructions:     

Your post should be 250 to 350 words

Discuss the effects of nursing fatigue and burnout on patient care. When have you seen, experienced, or read about nursing fatigue? Explain three ways nurses can reduce fatigue and/or burnout in their nursing practice. Use a NJ State Library search interface such as OVID, ProQuest, or EBSCOhost to find two research articles that relate to the policy. [MO 4.2]

Nursing intervention policy

Work type:          Research paper

Format:      APA

Pages:        1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:  Master’s

Discipline:  Nursing

Title: Writer’s choice

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

Your post should be 250 to 350 words.

Choose a nursing intervention policy and/or procedure from your practice setting. Examples of policies include things such as a time frame to change central line dressings, protocols on indwelling foley catheter care, procedure to collect blood from indwelling lines, frequency flush and/or solution for peripheral and central lines, time out protocols, procedures for collecting and labeling blood samples, and so on. Use a NJ State Library search interface such as OVID, ProQuest, or EBSCOhost to find two research articles that relate to the policy. The articles must be written within the last five years. Summarize the outcome of the studies and compare/contrast the outcome of the study to the chosen policy

Animal rights euthanasia or global poverty

Work type:          Essay (any type)

Format:      APA

Pages:        3 pages ( 825 words, Double spaced

Academic level:  High school

Discipline:  Ethics

Title: Writer’s choice

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

Topic

For your final paper, choose one of the articles you read on your applied ethics topic (animal rights, euthanasia, or global poverty). Explain the author’s position on your topic, then – given what you’ve learned in the course – evaluate the author’s argument.

Specific Instructions for Structuring the Paper

This paper should be organized as a typical essay with an Introduction and a Conclusion, as well as including Part I and Part II as follows:

Part I: Explain the author’s argument in the article that you’ve chosen. In his/her view, what is the correct position to have on the applied ethics issue you chose? What are the reasons that he/she gives in support of his/her view?

Part II: Present a potential problem for the author’s position. After presenting a potential objection to the argument, explain whether you think that the author’s position is stronger than the criticism that you presented by doing one of the following.

If you agree with the author’s view, explain why the objection is not a problem for his/her view (i.e., respond to that objection on behalf of the author).

If you disagree with the author’s view, explain how the objection is problematic for his/her position.

Rubric

Introduction (15 pts)

An introduction explains the topic discussed in the paper (e.g., euthanasia or abortion) and includes a clear thesis statement. In this paper, your thesis should be a clear statement of your position on the author’s argument in the paper that you choose (e.g., “Singer believes that x, but I will show that Singer’s position on Y is flawed”).

Part I (45 pts)

Accurately represents and clearly explains the author’s argument.

Part II (45 pts)

Presents a relevant objection to the author’s argument, explains it well, and clearly states your position on the topic.

Conclusion (15 pts)

Succinctly and clearly summarizes the topics discussed and restates the thesis.

Overall Readability and Mechanics (10 pts)

Free of spelling and grammatical errors. Natural and appropriate word choice.

Overall Structure and Organization (10 pts)

Discussion of different topics is clearly indicated in the text—smooth transitions between sections, easy for the reader to follow throughout.

The originality of Thought (10 pts)

Paper demonstrates original and creative critical thinking.

Animal rights euthanasia or global poverty

Type of service:  Academic Writing

Work type:          Essay (any type)

Format:      APA

Pages:        3 pages ( 825 words, Double spaced

Academic level:  High school

Discipline:  Ethics

Title: Writer’s choice

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

Topic

For your final paper, choose one of the articles you read on your applied ethics topic (animal rights, euthanasia, or global poverty). Explain the author’s position on your topic, then – given what you’ve learned in the course – evaluate the author’s argument.

Specific Instructions for Structuring the Paper

This paper should be organized as a typical essay with an Introduction and a Conclusion, as well as including Part I and Part II as follows:

Part I: Explain the author’s argument in the article that you’ve chosen. In his/her view, what is the correct position to have on the applied ethics issue you chose? What are the reasons that he/she gives in support of his/her view?

Part II: Present a potential problem for the author’s position. After presenting a potential objection to the argument, explain whether you think that the author’s position is stronger than the criticism that you presented by doing one of the following.

If you agree with the author’s view, explain why the objection is not a problem for his/her view (i.e., respond to that objection on behalf of the author).

If you disagree with the author’s view, explain how the objection is problematic for his/her position.

Rubric

Introduction (15 pts)

An introduction explains the topic discussed in the paper (e.g., euthanasia or abortion) and includes a clear thesis statement. In this paper, your thesis should be a clear statement of your position on the author’s argument in the paper that you choose (e.g., “Singer believes that x, but I will show that Singer’s position on Y is flawed”).

Part I (45 pts)

Accurately represents and clearly explains the author’s argument.

Part II (45 pts)

Presents a relevant objection to the author’s argument, explains it well, and clearly states your position on the topic.

Conclusion (15 pts)

Succinctly and clearly summarizes the topics discussed and restates the thesis.

Overall Readability and Mechanics (10 pts)

Free of spelling and grammatical errors. Natural and appropriate word choice.

Overall Structure and Organization (10 pts)

Discussion of different topics is clearly indicated in the text—smooth transitions between sections, easy for the reader to follow throughout

The originality of Thought (10 pts)

Paper demonstrates original and creative critical thinking.