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DQ: Compare and contrast the three different levels of health promotion (primary, secondary, tertiary)

DQ: Compare and contrast the three different levels of health promotion (primary, secondary, tertiary) Primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention are the three levels of health promotion. “Depending on the patient and where they are in their health care journey, the nurse uses the different levels to determine the patients’ education needs” (Falkner, 2018). […]

DQ: Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed overtime

DQ: Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed overtime Health is a constantly changing concept that will continue to do so. Because of a lack of sanitation methods, the 1800s were a time of disease and infection (Grand Canyon University, 2018, 3). When sanitation methods became available, health became a new concept, but it […]

DQ: What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family?

DQ: What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? The presence of bruises on the child’s body, burns, fractures, frequent hunger, poor hygiene, little or no emotions when hurt, age-inappropriate sexual behavior, stealing food, excessive friendliness to strangers, or wearing long sleeves […]

DQ: Why is the concept of family health important? NRS 429

DQ: Why is the concept of family health important? NRS 429 Understanding that an individual’s family situation and dynamic can have significant effects on the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as their financial capabilities, resources, and overall well-being, is critical to providing appropriate healthcare to a patient. Healthcare goals will be much […]

DQ: Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for California State

DQ: Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for California State The California Nursing Practice Act establishes the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and defines the responsibilities and scope of practice for registered nurses, as well as establishing clear rules and regulations for all nurses practicing as California registered nurses. The […]

DQ: Describe the “levels of evidence” and provide an example of the type of practice change that could result from each.

DQ: Describe the “levels of evidence” and provide an example of the type of practice change that could result from each. To determine the effectiveness of evidence, several levels of strategies or research can be used. The level is determined by how biases and outcomes will affect it (Glasofer & Townsend, 2019). RCT, Systematic Review, […]