Nursing Scholarly Assignment: Description of the Theory of Pain

Introduction – Discuss the historical background of theories of pain mechanisms 

Analysis of the underpinning for the theory of pain – discuss the analysis of the underpinning for the theory of pain. Theoretical or background work that has been done in the field that will support formation or creation of theory. 

Applications of the theory of pain – explain how the theory is used in practice 

Suggestion for additional research – discuss the need for additional research

Conclusion – all resources correctly referenced 

MUST USE SIX CURRENT SCHOLARLY REFERENCES off CINAHL Complete Database, MEDLINE Complete Database, LIRN and EBSCO HOST 

nurse discussion post

How do alterations in the clotting cascade contribute to the development of hemorrhagic disorders, and how can nurse practitioners use their understanding of the underlying pathophysiology to develop targeted interventions that address the various aspects of care for patients with these conditions? 

Discussion Post-Risk factors

Choose a subject (it can be a former patient, a family member, or yourself) and identify modifiable and non modifiable risk factors. Identify methods to prevent Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in the subject. What can you recommend to your classmates subjects? 

Minimum of 250 words.

week 2 discussion answers

Please respond to each discussion post with 4 to 5 sentences with apa references for each 

Disseminating EBP within your organization

 In this Discussion, you will explore strategies for disseminating EBP within your organization, community, or industry.  I x page only no title page and include 2 to 3 References.

  1. List two dissemination strategies you would be most inclined to use and explain why. 

2.Explain which dissemination strategies you would be least inclined to use and explain why. 

3. Identify at least two barriers you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies, you are most inclined to use. Be specific and provide examples. 

4.Explain how you might overcome the barriers you identified. 

Discussion Week 4 Theory

Using the theory of unpleasant symptoms as a guide, what would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms?

Three references please 

milestone 2

need to refer to the first one to do the second

Determination of Death / Informed Consent

 

After studying the course materials located on Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA):
    • How this law was created
    • Legal definition of death, describe
  2. Define dying within context of faith, basic principle about human life
  3. Bioethical Analysis of Pain Management – Pain Relief
  4. What is the difference between Pain and suffering? Explain
  5. Diagnosis / Prognosis: define both.
  6. Ordinary / Extraordinary means of life support. Explain the bioethical analysis.
  7. Killing or allowing to die? Define both and explain which one is ethically correct and why?
  8. Catholic declaration on life and death; give a summary of this document: https://www.cfocf.org/wp-content/uploads/Combined-Catholic-Declaration-and-Understanding-ENGLISH.pdfLinks to an external site.
  9. What is free and informed consent from the Catholic perspective?
  10. Define Proxi, Surrogate
  11. Explain:
    • Advance Directives
    • Living Will
    • PoA / Durable PoA
    • DNR

the role of the community health nurse

Explain the role of the community health nurse in partnership with community stakeholders for population health promotion. Explain why it is important to appraise community resources (nonprofit, spiritual/religious, etc.) as part of a community assessment and why these resources are important in population health promotion.