Assessment of Independent Living
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A 3 page research paper/essay that assesses an elderly woman's needs. Mrs. T. is a 93-year-old woman in remarkable health. Using the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (Katz ADL) and the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale, this assessment evaluates Mrs. T.'s ability to living independently and whether or not her needs are being met. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khkalwad.rtf

Assessment Of Research Into Treatment Of Congestive Heart Failure
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This 9 page paper reviews and summarises the methodology used in the research article by Stewart (et al 1999) entitled "Effects of a multidisciplinary, home-based intervention on planned readmissions and survival among patients with chronic congestive heart failure: a randomised controlled study”. The bibliography cites 4 sources
Filename: TEtretCHF.rtf

Assisting in Grief Counseling
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A 7 page paper assessing how a nurse might approach grief counseling for a 42-year-old ovarian cancer patient and her family. The patient is terminal and has a husband and young daughter. The paper recommends using Worden's framework for the patient's family, Kubler-Ross' pattern for the patient. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSnursGrief.rtf

Assisting the Uninsured
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A 4 page paper presenting a plan to create a “permanent health fair” at a public hospital. Health fairs provide a variety of low-cost screening for heart disease, cancer and diabetes, while also providing a wealth of information for individuals using their services. More than 20 million Americans currently have no form of health insurance and do not qualify for public assistance. A hospital-based health fair setting has the ability to provide ongoing prevention and health promotion services while referring those needing attention to community groups that can share in the costs of treating the uninsured. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSnursUninsPlan.rtf

Asthma
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This 9 page paper examines the results of a survey taken of asthma patients. The paper examines the empirical evidence that supports or contradicts the findings and considers how each aspect may be improved. The paper examines factors such as sleep quality and disturbance in asthma sufferers, patients understanding of why they used inhalers, the correct use of inhalers, the lack of written information given to patients, confidence and presence of self management of the condition and attendance at appointments. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEasthma.rtf

Asthma Medication & Elderly Patients
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A 3 page introduction to a broad literature review on asthma medications in regards to asthma in older adults. This, however, is just the introduction. The writer cites one source in defining asthma and its relevance to an older patient population. The references cited in the bibliography are for the student researching this topic to use in the paper that the student will write. Bibliography lists 10 sources, with 1 used in the paper.
Filename: khastint.rtf

Asthma Medication/Xolair
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A 5 page research paper that reports on a new asthma drug called Xolair. This examination of this new drug describes its pharmacological properties, its cost and also its significance to nursing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khxolair.rtf

Asthma Proposal: Decision Making
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of two sections an asthma research proposal, decision-making and the review of literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHAstham4599.rtf

Asthma: Differing Presentations in the Literature
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A 4 page review of two specific articles concern asthma. One article is from a professional nursing journal while the other is from a trade publication. The author of this paper emphasizes that while the type of information they cover is essentially the same, the manner in which they cover it is significantly different. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPasthm4.rtf