Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. What is the nurse’s role in patient advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with patient advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the patient, and what the repercussions would have been if the patient would not have had an advocate. 

Nanobots

Nanobots are one of the recent nanotechnologies. These bots are about 50-100nm wide and carry out specific functions as instructed. Nanobots are used effectively to deliver drugs. They work through the body to detect the area affected by a disease (Bhore, 2016). The new technology improves healthcare because nanobots can detect tumors and deliver drugs easily, conveniently within a short time. Another advantage of nanobots is that they can be tailored towards the needs and preferences of the patient (Huston, 2021). Due to their multifunctional nature, nanobots can be used to enhance the quality of care. In terms of cost, the bots are cost-friendly in comparison with the services they offer. Insurers also reimburse hospitals for the technology, making it cost-effective.

Nanobots impact healthcare and nursing practice because nurses must conduct molecular profiling and develop routines based on molecules. Molecular profiling has been advantageous because it helps identify specific tumors that would otherwise not be identified under normal circumstances. However, the technology is also associated with barriers such as potential danger to the environment and humans, loss of jobs because the bots replace human labor, and economic market crashes (McGuiness et al., 2019). Stakeholders can enhance the implementation of nanobots by integrating their use with human labor to minimize job loss. It is also important to review its manufacturing to prevent harm to people and the environment.

References

Bhore, P. R. (2016). A survey on nanorobotics technology. International Journal of Computer Science & Engineering Technology, 7(9), 415-422.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310463213_A_Survey_on_Nanorobotics_Technology (Links to an external site.)

Huston, C. (2021). Emerging Technologies in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities.

https://ecommons.luc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1048&context=loyola_palmerresearchsymposium (Links to an external site.)

McGuiness, D. T., Selis, V., & Marshall, A. (2019). Molecular-based nano-communication network: A ring topology nanobots for in-vivo drug delivery systems. IEEE Access, 7, 12901-12913.

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=8618321 (Links to an external site.)
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2892816

I NEED TO ANSWER THIS DISCUSSION BOARD WITH AT LEAST 2 PARAGRAPHS AND USE 3 SOURCES NO LATER THAN 5 YEARS

You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult.

• What are the steps to examine this patient?
• Explain your rationale.
• What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter?
• Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
• What findings would expect on physical examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy?

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA 7 ed style with support from at least 3 academic sources. THESE references MUST BE BOOKS OR JOURNAL ARTICLES FROM 2017 UP TO NOW, NO websites.

Discussion Post #1

There are 9 Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies according to The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). One of these competencies is “Scientific Foundation Competencies” which uses a research approach to improve the nursing practice. Next is “Leadership Competencies” which entails having a leadership role, working with the patients and health care professionals to give optimal health care outcomes, through critical thinking with increased knowledge and collaboration. We also have “Quality Competencies” which involves the quality of care we are delivering to patients and how we can improve whether it is financially, safety-related, or changes in structures. Next is “Practice Inquiry Competencies” which applies the latest knowledge we have gained into clinical practice to improve health outcomes. Next is ” Technology and Information Literacy Competencies” which allows us to use technology to aid in reassuring we are providing optimal care to patients, analyzing what needs to be improved in the practice. We also have “Policy Competencies” that analyze factors that may be hindering proper health care in society and helps evaluate/advocate for ethical policies to be made. Next is “Health Delivery System Competencies” which allows us to see what is needed in diverse populations, affecting how health care is impacted throughout different environments and allows us to use the knowledge gained to improve this type of care. Next is “Ethics Competencies” which incorporates morals/beliefs of other individuals into the type of health care they receive and overall health care decisions made. Lastly, we have “Independent Practice Competencies” which entails being able to function independently as licensed personnel, demonstrate accountability for actions taken and use the skills learned and knowledge gained to provide screenings and diagnostic tests on different populations, delivering optimal health care outcomes. My past, present, and future academic preparations meet all these requirements as I have been able to use all these competencies in my clinical practice starting from being introduced to all these components from the start of nursing school. I have been taught critical thinking and the importance of delivering efficient, quality care. I have been a part of my Hospital’s Quality and Safety council and I have gained insight into the types of minor things we can change in order to deliver more cost-efficient care with the same amazing health outcomes.  For future academic preparations, these next couple of years will prepare me in using my knowledge as a Nurse Practioner to work in a leadership role, providing the best possible care and being able to work independently diagnosing and treating patients. All these competencies are important as it relates to clinical practice because all together they make an amazing Nurse Practioner and health care professional in total, delivering the most evidence-based, quality care to every population.

References

Thomas, A., Crabtree, M. K., Delaney, K., Dumas, M. A., Kleinpell, R., Marfell, J., & Wolf, A. (2017). Nurse practitioner core competencies content. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Retrieved on August 24, 2021 from  https://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/Docs/Quality/Nurse%20Practitioner%20Core%20Competencies%20(2017).pdf 

Responses  should be between 50-200 words and should also be supported by up-to-date references in APA format.

Module 08 Content

1. J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S’s wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to use accessory muscles to breathe. J.S. is immediately started on 4 L oxygen by nasal cannula and intravenous (IV) D5W at 75 mL/hr. A set of arterial blood gases is sent to the laboratory. J.S. appears anxious and says that he is short of breath.

   Vital signs
   BP = 152/84           HR = 124 bpm                  RR = 42       Temp = 100.40F
   ABGs
   pH = 7.31              PaCO2 = 48            HCO3 = 26   PaO2 = 55

   Instructions:
   Investigate the condition of asthma and the manifestations of the disease. Analyze the case study provided and determine what symptoms support the diagnosis of asthma. Complete this assignment by outlining the causes of asthma, the symptoms that the client presents and the management of the disorder using the attached document. Identify the treatment provided in the emergency department and determine what additional therapies are needed to mitigate the asthma symptoms and return the client to wellness.

   1. Do you have any concerns with the numbers above?
   2. Identify what may be causing J.S. to have an exacerbation of asthma.

Kindly ANSWER QUESTION ONE ANE TWO ONLY.