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Describe major changes that occurs on the neurological system associated to age. Include changes on central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

What information does a hypothesis test provide versus a confidence interval? How is this utilized in health care research? Provide a workplace example that illustrates your ideas. If you are not currently working in health care, to answer this question, research a local hospital or health care organization and provide an example of how they utilize inferential statistics.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format.

  Through the many changes in healthcare, technology has made exponential changes in the way care is delivered and received. Reflect upon the current state of technology as it impacts patient care, coordination, and quality as proposed by QSEN and TJC. Choose a patient from the scenario assigned to your group to identify and discuss a technology-based strategy that can help to support  a seamless transition and improve healthcare quality and safety. Additionally, discuss how  technology has impacted workflow and your own professional role development. Be sure to include at least 2 current references.  

Yolanda Martinez Age: 15 yo
Wt: 110 lbs
Admitting Dx: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
No past medical history
Identifies as transgender
PHI: Seen by PMD (primary medical doctor) 5 days ago and diagnosed with viral
gastroenteritis. Symptoms did not improve and parents brought child to ED after
12 hrs of no urine output
+ Ecoli from stool culture
Lethargic, voided x1 last night 20ml dark urine
Hgb 8.7 Hct 28.2
Plt 67,000
BUN 104 and Creatinine 3
Received 1 unit PRBC yesterday after dialysis
Labs drawn this AM @ 0600
IV saline lock
Diet: as tolerated protein restricted diet (restrict protein intake to 20% of caloric intake)
No family at bedside, father a single parent and is at work
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Discussion Prompts:

• Select a leading health indicator described in the Healthy People 2030 agenda (CO 5,6).
• Analyze the literature and provide a summary of one evidence-based program that has been developed/implemented to address the indicator (CO 5,6).
• Include two possible populations where this indicator may need to be addressed (CO 5,6).

Instructions: 

• You must cite and reference the course materials in your initial discussion post.

Reflection Discussion Prompt: Reflecting on Course of Pathophysiology Outcomes and Professional Growth

Overview: This course has provided you with the opportunity to strengthen your nursing practice by integrating nursing science with leadership strategies to deliver high-quality care across diverse healthcare settings. For this discussion, reflect on how this course has helped you achieve the following outcomes:

1. Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings.

2. Create effective interdisciplinary organizational and systems leadership in the care of the client in diverse healthcare settings.

Instructions:

1. Reflect on Outcome 1:

o Discuss how the course content, assignments, or activities helped you integrate nursing and related sciences (e.g., evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, or health informatics) into client care.

o Provide a specific example of how this knowledge can be applied to diverse healthcare settings, such as acute care, community health, or primary care.

2. Reflect on Outcome 2:

o Describe how this course enhanced your understanding of interdisciplinary organizational and systems leadership.

o Share an example of how you can apply this leadership knowledge to improve collaboration, care coordination, and patient outcomes in diverse healthcare environments.

3. Link to Practice:

o Explain how these outcomes align with your current or future nursing role.

o Discuss any new insights or changes in perspective regarding client care and leadership in healthcare systems.

4. Support Your Reflection:

o Include at least one scholarly source to support your reflection. Use APA format for in-text citations and the reference list.