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Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” and explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss the influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to advance the goals for the nursing profession.<\/span><\/p>\n

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• Describe the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”<\/li>\n
• Outline the four “Key Messages” that structure the IOM Report recommendations. Explain how these have transformed or influenced nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing leadership, and nursing workforce development. Provide examples.<\/li>\n
• Discuss the role of state-based action coalitions. Explain how these coalitions help advance the goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”<\/li>\n
• Research the initiatives on which your state’s action coalition is working. Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your<\/strong><\/em> state’s action coalition. Discuss the ways these initiatives advance the nursing profession.<\/li>\n
• Describe barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice. <\/p>\n

  Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. <\/p>\n

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  \n Topic: Case Study: Mrs. J.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.<\/p>\n Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.<\/p>\n Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.<\/p>\n Health History and Medical Information<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Health History<\/i><\/p>\n Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen\/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.<\/p>\n Subjective Data<\/i><\/p>\n \n Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.<\/li>\n Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.<\/li>\n Says her heart feels like it is “running away.”<\/li>\n Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Objective Data<\/i><\/p>\n \n Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.<\/li>\n Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90\/58.<\/li>\n Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.<\/li>\n Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.<\/li>\n Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Intervention<\/i><\/p>\n The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:<\/p>\n \n IV furosemide (Lasix)<\/li>\n Enalapril (Vasotec)<\/li>\n Metoprolol (Lopressor)<\/li>\n IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)<\/li>\n Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)<\/li>\n Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)<\/li>\n Oxygen delivered at 2L\/ NC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Critical Thinking Essay<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.’s situation. Include the following:<\/p>\n \n Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.<\/li>\n Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.<\/li>\n Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical\/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.<\/li>\n Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults take at least six prescription medications, discuss four nursing interventions that can help prevent problems caused by multiple drug interactions in older patients. Provide a rationale for each of the interventions you recommend.<\/li>\n Provide a health promotion and restoration teaching plan for Mrs. J., including multidisciplinary resources for rehabilitation and any modifications that may be needed. Explain how the rehabilitation resources and modifications will assist the patients’ transition to independence.<\/li>\n Describe a method for providing education for Mrs. J. regarding medications that need to be maintained to prevent future hospital admission. Provide rationale.<\/li>\n Outline COPD triggers that can increase exacerbation frequency, resulting in return visits. Considering Mrs. J.’s current and long-term tobacco use, discuss what options for smoking cessation should be offered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.<\/p>\n Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 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