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cenario: During a quality improvement (QI) meeting at ECHO Hospital there is discussion about the increased number of patient readmissions related to medication non-adherence.

Using the information above and the assigned readings create a discussion post in response to the following:

Discuss at least three (3) areas for assessment which may indicate why patients do not adhere to their medication regimen.
What would be an appropriate outcome (realistic, measureable and contains a time frame) for patients in this situation?
Identify and provide rationales for at least three (3) nursing interventions used to promote medication adherence.
Identify three (3) members of the healthcare team with whom the RN could coordinate and communicate patients’ needs regarding medication adherence.
Provide a rationale for the selection of each of the above team member

cenario: During a quality improvement (QI) meeting at ECHO Hospital there is discussion about the increased number of patient readmissions related to medication non-adherence.

Using the information above and the assigned readings create a discussion post in response to the following:

Discuss at least three (3) areas for assessment which may indicate why patients do not adhere to their medication regimen.
What would be an appropriate outcome (realistic, measureable and contains a time frame) for patients in this situation?
Identify and provide rationales for at least three (3) nursing interventions used to promote medication adherence.
Identify three (3) members of the healthcare team with whom the RN could coordinate and communicate patients’ needs regarding medication adherence.
Provide a rationale for the selection of each of the above team members

Scenario: Michael, a 35-year-old was brought via ambulance to the emergency department after collapsing on the street. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and the surgical team was alerted to the potential surgery. The physician prepared to obtain informed consent and began discussing the simple effective surgery and the treatment with the patient. The RN was present at the bedside. The patient stated he did not want surgery. Based upon his beliefs as a Christian Scientist, it is against his practices. He requested a Christian Science practitioner. The patient rated his pain as 9 on 0-10 verbal pain scale so the RN prepared the narcotic analgesic to relieve the patient’s pain. The patient declined the medication. The RN believes the patient should accept the pain medication and have the surgery thinking “If it were me I would proceed with the surgery and treatments proposed by the surgeon.” The surgeon can be heard speaking to a colleague about how to go about changing the patient’s decision.

How does the RN support the patient’s decision when the beliefs of the patient are contrary their own? List at least three actions (with supporting rationales) the RN would perform to ensure the delivery of culturally sensitive care

Principles of Microeconomics.

Explain free-market capitalism.
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Describe creative capitalism.
36
List and describe three advantages of creative capitalism as it pertains to business.
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Explain corporate social responsibility (CSR).
36
Identify two examples of socially responsible companies. Explain why they are considered socially responsible.
44
Summarize your opinion of Gates’ creative capitalism and explain if it can become the future of capitalism in the U.S.
44

Writing Components

Assignment 1: LASA 2: Course Project—Understanding Creative Capitalism

In this assignment, you will examine the concept of creative capitalism. Bill Gates, cofounder and chairperson of Microsoft Corporation, advocates that in addition to seeking profits, corporations should also become social entrepreneurs in order to help solve social problems. He has called this creative capitalism. Gates argues the desire to help others who are less fortunate should be as powerful a motivator as increasing profits for businesses today.

Read the transcript or conduct a search for the video of Bill Gates’ speech at the 2008 World Economic Forum:

Gates, B. (2008). Bill Gates—2008—World Economic Forum—Creative Capitalism. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Retrieved from http://www.gatesfoundation.org/speeches-commentary/Pages/bill-gates-2008-world-economic-forum-creative-capitalism.aspx

Review the following:

General Electric (GE). (2011 ). Citizenship. Retrieved from http://www.gecapital.com/en/our-company/citizenship.html
Walmart Corporate. Community and Giving. Retrieved from http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the concept of creative capitalism. Select at least three references for use in your assignment (one may be your textbook).

Complete the following:

Explain free market capitalism
Describe creative capitalism
Explain the three advantages of creative capitalism in relation to businesses
Explain the concept of corporate social responsibility using two examples of socially responsible companies. Clearly and concisely support your examples and explain why these companies are considered socially responsible.
Comment on Gates’ creative capitalism. Do you think that creative capitalism can become the future of capitalism in the U.S.? Justify your response with examples and research

Clinical Issue Article Analysis

 

Discuss trustworthiness and validity of findings.
Were there any conflicts, gaps and overall conclusion from findings?

who is very good at astronomy? i get a quiz for 40 mins, 25 multi choice, and 2 attempts. if you can not get 100% correct, please don’t text me. thank you

Complications of asthma can be sudden. Consider the case of Bradley Wilson, a young boy who had several medical conditions. He appeared in good health when he went to school, returned home, and ate dinner. However, when he later went outside to play, he came back inside wheezing. An ambulance took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead (Briscoe, 2012). In another case, 10-year-old Dynasty Reese, who had mild asthma, woke up in the middle of the night and ran to her grandfather’s bedroom to tell him she couldn’t breathe. By the time paramedics arrived, she had passed out and was pronounced dead at the hospital (Glissman, 2012). These situations continue to outline the importance of recognizing symptoms of asthma and providing immediate treatment, as well as distinguishing minor symptoms from serious, life-threatening symptoms. Since these symptoms and attacks are often induced by a trigger, as an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to help patients identify their triggers and recommend appropriate treatment options. For this reason, you need to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.

To prepare:

Review “Asthma” in Chapter 26 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Consider how these disorders are similar and different.
Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected.
Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.

To complete:

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

Describe the physiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial blood gas patterns during an exacerbation.
Explain how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment for a patient based on the factor you selected.
Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper

Due Wednesday

Character education programs are one strategy schools use to provide consistency in message and approach school wide. This is a list (not exhaustive) of common character education programs adopted by schools or districts for their curriculum:

Second Steps
Steps to Respect
Life Skills
Heartwood Program
Character Counts!
Center for the 4th and 5th Rs
Wise Skills
I CAN Character Curriculum
STAR (Success through Accepting Responsibility – K-6)
How to be Successful (7-9)
Values in Action
Positive Action
The 4 Rs Program (Reading, Writing, Respect, and Resolution)

For this post, do the following:

Select one character education program and complete a web-based search for information about the program.

You may elect to review one not included in the list above, however, present the program to your instructor prior to beginning the work.
If your school uses a character education program, you may review it to learn more about the nuances and other ideas about it that may exist.

Compile a PowerPoint or Prezi that addresses the following:

Target age and demographics
Approach of the program—classroom-based for individual teachers, school wide, flexible, etc.
The focus of the curriculum/content as well as the intended outcomes
If there is research reviewed about your chosen program, also review that for another lens on the efficacy of the model.
Your perceptions of the pros and cons of the approach and program
This is an evaluative set of statements from you and your opinion is expected.

Post your presentation to the Discussion Board, making sure to put the program name in the title as well as your name. Share a brief summary that highlights the required information so that others may learn about your program and consider its relevance for their own professional use. You may provide your answers in bulleted form, but be sure to write in complete thoughts.

Note: You are not expected to purchase any program, but to base your review on what is publicly available on the web and/or available to you through your district/school.

Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style