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The Intersection Between Sexual Assault And Mental Illness: Psychiatric Nurse’S Role, Shylettera Davis, Leslie Miles, Julie Valentine, Linda Mabey
The Intersection Between Sexual Assault And Mental Illness: Psychiatric Nurse’S Role, Shylettera Davis, Leslie Miles, Julie Valentine, Linda Mabey
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The Intersection between Sexual Assault and Mental Illness: Psychiatric Nurse’s Role
Shylettera Davis
College of Nursing, BYU
Master of Science
Background: Mental illness (MI) affects one in five Americans. Individuals with severe MI are frequently victims of crime, which includes sexual assault (SA). It is well established that individuals with severe MI are more vulnerable for SA victimization. What is not recognized is if this vulnerability for SA extends to other less serious types of MI.
Aim: To identify and synthesize findings from the literature for any connections between having a MI and increased vulnerability for SA victimization, specific mental …
The Peanut Allergic Patient: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prevention, Daniel W. Hill, Jane Lassetter Phd, Rn, Craig Nuttall
The Peanut Allergic Patient: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prevention, Daniel W. Hill, Jane Lassetter Phd, Rn, Craig Nuttall
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The prevalence of peanut allergies (PAs) continues to rise through recent decades, despite the best attempts to reverse that trend. PAs are unpredictable and can be life-threatening. Therefore, it is imperative that nurse practitioners (NPs) are fully aware of the most recent guidelines and evidence regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PAs. This article presents information on current research in diagnosis and treatment of PA, as well as the latest guidelines established to prevent PA development. NPs should understand this information, allowing them to provide the best care possible for their patients.
Erectile Dysfunction As A Motivational Tool For Health Behavior Change In Men With Diabetes, Camille W. Allred, Donna Freeborn
Erectile Dysfunction As A Motivational Tool For Health Behavior Change In Men With Diabetes, Camille W. Allred, Donna Freeborn
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The purpose of this literature review is to outline a health promotion plan for healthcare providers and diabetes educators, using erectile dysfunction (ED) as a motivational tool to change health behaviors for men with diabetes. Because the most severe complications might not manifest themselves until later in life, patients with either type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are less likely to make the dramatic behavioral changes necessary to control their diabetes at the time of diagnosis. Twenty-eight articles obtained from CINAHL and Medline databases were examined. Eleven of those articles were selected for analysis based …