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Month: February 2023

From Inquiry Through Discovery

From Inquiry Through Discovery

Since choosing the topic of post-partem depression regarding epidural use and obtaining peer-reviewed scholarly articles, my group has needed to revise our PICOT question. Our original question about whether or not epidural use increases or decreases post-partem depression rates in women, had no time frame in the question. My group decided to add a time frame of 1-year post-partem, what the rates would be. My group came across a few challenges while getting this far into our research assignment. Some…

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Bowel Diversion/Ostomy Reflection

Bowel Diversion/Ostomy Reflection

Shannon Olsen Professor Kemper, Dr. Law-Ham Adult Health II 26 February 2023 Bowel Diversion/Ostomy Reflection Bowel diversions are procedures that allow for stool to safely pass through the body because patients are not able to do so on their own when they have certain injuries or diseases. Conditions such as diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other bowel diseases can lead patients to having bowel diversions or in other words, ostomy surgery. Ostomy surgery involves creating an opening in the…

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Medication Reconciliation Reflection

Medication Reconciliation Reflection

Throughout my process of medication reconciliation, I found some potential safety concerns for my patients regarding the medications they were taking and their current conditions. One of these concerns involved my patient’s history of alcohol abuse and being an alcoholic currently. All the medications except for ascorbic acid (vitamin C) inform the users that avoiding alcohol and alcohol cessation is necessary or recommended. My patient currently takes atorvastatin and lisinopril daily, in which case both medications could cause severe side…

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Planning the Journey

Planning the Journey

Planning the Journey This research paper assigned in evidence-based practice should be completed in a timely and organized manner. Our topic chosen relates to postpartum depression and epidural use for mothers. My group and I chose this topic because we wanted something related to the specialty of labor and delivery in nursing. My group and I have created a time management plan to help navigate how the paper will get completed on time and with our best efforts put forward….

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