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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.

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Use the following Case Scenario, Subjective Data, and Objective Data to answer the Critical Thinking Questions.Case ScenarioMrs. J. is a 63-year-old woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and sleep apnea. She has been smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years and has refused to quit. Three days ago, […]

What factors are present in this situation that could delay wound healing, and what precautions are required to prevent delayed wound healing?

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Case ScenarioMs. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed chilling.Subjective Data Complains of pain and heaviness in her leg.States she […]

Describe how the Nurse Executive “leads the charge” for transformational leadership in an organization where you work or have done prelicensure clinical experiences.

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Review Appendix A, Sections I–V in Finkelman (2016).Select one of the sections and share how your chief nurse executive demonstrates expertise in these competencies. Your comments should be about the “highest nursing leader” in your organization. Typically this is the leader who represents nurses and nursing to the governing board.In your own words, explain the […]