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Nurses' Knowledge Of Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety And Agitation, Cindy L. Disano
Nurses' Knowledge Of Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety And Agitation, Cindy L. Disano
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
The diagnosis of mental illness is becoming more prevalent in the United States. With the increased identification, it is imperative that health care professionals are astute in identifying mental health conditions and behaviors associated with those conditions. The most common use of pro re nata (PRN) or “as needed” psychoactive medications in the inpatient psychiatric setting is for the reduction of behaviors associated with anxiety, agitation, and aggression. The administration of PRN medication rests solely on the nursing staff and their ability to use autonomous clinical decision-making to distinguish between different behaviors associated with those conditions prior to the administration …
Examining Chronic Stress In Spouses Of Active Duty Military Members, Cristina L. Joseph
Examining Chronic Stress In Spouses Of Active Duty Military Members, Cristina L. Joseph
Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
Even in the absence of wartime stressors, the military lifestyle is characterized by frequent challenges that affect not only the military member, but also his or her spouse and children. Due to frequent relocations and deployments, military spouses are often relied upon to become the primary child-rearers, make occupational sacrifices, deal with financial concerns independently, organize relocations, and cope with lack of social support. These multiple responsibilities can create a myriad of stressors, which over time lend themselves to the formation of chronic stress. The purpose of this exploratory study is to determine if spouses of active duty military members …