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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) annually causes millions of deaths among infected individuals from the complications of other infections and diseases. HIV is a retrovirus that has a spherical capsid structure, which is enclosed with a lipid bilayer where glycoproteins involved in binding and entering the cells of the host are embedded (Jha…

Medicaid Rule Improving Access for Children Table of Contents Situation Background Assessment Recommendation References Situation Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS published 09/07/2022 A Proposed Rule. According to the applicants, the proposed rule organizes the application, eligibility determination, enrollment, and Medicaid renewal processes. The applicants believe there is a lack of support for…

Healing Touch in Clinical Practice Health is one of the important factors that influence all aspects of peoples lives. Every individual desires to lead a healthy life; however, availability and accessibility to care and treatment services determine the levels at which they meet this necessity. Healthcare professionals use varying techniques to manage and treat diverse…

End-of-Life Care Table of Contents Introduction Findings Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The article by Ranse, Yates, and Coyer (2012) explores the perceptions and practices of Australian nurses caring for patients with terminal illnesses under critical care. The study aimed to examine the views and experiences of nurses providing end-of-life care to patients under intensive care1.…

Interpersonal Theory and the Nurse-Client Role The Role of a Nurse Peplaus framework consists of four phases. On the orientation phase, the nurse provides essential information and guidance and establishes the communication channels. This phase is mostly one-directional and requires only a limited participation from the patient. The identification phase is where the patient involvement…

Benners Novice to Expert Theory As a nurse educator, I consider Benners theory fundamental for nursing and healthcare. This theory offers a framework for describing, explaining, and controlling the phenomena associated with the professional activities of nursing staff. Competence, skills, acquisition, experience, and clinical and practical knowledge are some of its key concepts. The core…

Plastic Surgery History: Interesting Information and Origin Plastic surgery is a form of treatment that has been practiced in Egypt and India centuries back. Its prominence grew with the two World Wars, where it was used to repair the injuries of soldiers and replace the lost body parts. As a result, it became a part…

Practical Training of New Employees in Geriatric Care Facilities Table of Contents Introduction SMART Criteria WHY statement Gantt Chart Stakeholder Management Plan Conclusion References Introduction The onboarding process is orienting and acclimating new employees to their jobs and workplaces. It typically includes orientation activities, such as introducing new employees to company culture and values, and…

Exercise and Its Influence on Echocardiology Introduction Exercise is commonly associated with decreased risks of cardiovascular diseases and higher quality of life. It is often recommended for patients with specific heart problems, such as stable heart failure. Through echocardiography, doctors may uncover various data on their patients heart conditions and problems. With the help of…

Ventricular Septal Defect Concept Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Clinical manifestations Nursing/medical management Prognosis Conclusion Reference List Introduction VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) refers to a defect in the heart. VSD is characterized by one or more holes in the septal wall. This wall separates the two ventricles (right and left). On the other hand, ToF…