Article Critique/Spirituality in Nursing
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A 6 page critique of an article by Walton and Molzahan (2002) detailing their qualitative research study into the role of spirituality in the lives of hemodialysis patients. The writer offers a comprehensive summation of their study, along with comments and criticism, concluding that the research team achieved their goals and purposes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khhemodi.rtf

Article Review: Effect Of Estrogen On Obesity And Diabetes
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An 8 page paper that reviews an article entitled: "Estrogen can prevent or reverse obesity and diabetes in mice expressing human islet amyloid polypeptide." The essay reports and comments on methodology, research questions, introduction, theoretical foundation, results, discussion and conclusion.
Filename: PGestrg.rtf

Article Review: Exposure To Smoke And Fetal Growth
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An 8 page paper that reviews and critiques an article entitled, "The exposure of nonsmoking and smoking mothers to environmental tobacco smoke during different gestational phases and fetal growth." This was a large study involving more than 6,000 mother-infant pairs. The essay reports and comments on methodology, research questions, introduction, theoretical foundation, results, discussion and conclusion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGsmknf.rtf

Assessing the Status of Older Adults
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This 5 page report discusses assessment of older adults in terms of a social, emotional, physical, and/or cognitive status. Accurate assessment is essential for care and treatment and must take advantage of appropriate guidelines and skills that are utilized by people trained and aware of the nuances of geriatric assessment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWassage.rtf

Assessing The Tax Exempt Status Of A California Nonprofit Hospital
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A 10 page position paper discussing both the advisability and legality of challenging a California hospital's exemption from state and local property tax based on questions surrounding their nonprofit activities. Very Rich Medical Center (VRMC) is exemplary in their use of operating funds. The center's success lies in sound management rather than in any abuse of their nonprofit status, and the administration provides volunteer services to two other medical centers lacking VRMC's state-of-the-art equipment and superior management of cost issues. The paper recommends preserving VRMC's tax-exempt status as being the most cost effective for the local government as well as for VRMC. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TaxExemp.wps

Assessment Procedures For Emergency Medical Technicians
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the necessary academic and physical attributes for becoming an EMT. Bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TLC-EMT.wps

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

Assistive Devices & The Elderly/Maintaining Independence
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A 9 page literature review that addresses the use of assistive devices by the elderly. There has been a major paradigm shift that has transferred the focus of society from "disability to ability and from professional power to patient empowerment" (Wressle and Samuelsson, 2004, p. 143). This necessarily influences the field of rehabilitation and occupational therapy, as assistive devices empower patients to keep control of their lives. This literature review explores whether empirical research studies support the concept that assistive devices contribute significantly to the goal of maintaining independence in old age. The writer concludes that it does. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khadold.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 and Yoga?
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A 3 page discussion of the potential benefits of Yoga in treating this complicated condition. The author emphasizes that no definitive proof has been found that Yoga does benefit asthma. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPasthYg.rtf

Atherosclerosis/ Nursing
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A 6 page research paper that examines the risk factors and dangers associated with atherosclerosis. The writer examines the pathophysiology of this deadly disease and discusses how nursing practice provide an invaluable educational function in teaching clients about their own "pipes" can become "clogged" through poor lifestyle choices, such as a fatty diet and no exercise. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khpipes.rtf

Attention Deficit Disorder
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An Outline; This 5 page paper is a concise and informative introduction to ADD, considering its different causes, symptoms, diagnosis (including tests), and treatment by way of a controlled envelopment, therapies as well as medication. The paper finishes by looking at the long-term prognosis for sufferers. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEaddoul.wps