Essays on Health Page 260

Even thirteen years later, New Orleans still bears the visible scars of Hurricane Katrina. These scars are evident in the streets and the communities that were impacted. The uniqueness of this natural disaster, the sheer magnitude of the event, and the mental and psychological scars still linger on today (Reardon, 2015). A large portion of…

Since time in memorial, several individuals have taken it upon themselves to take good care of ill patients. They have dedicated their time to ensure proper health care and have even attempted to cure certain types of sickness. Within the professional realm of nursing, quality health care must be offered by qualified professional who adhere to…

Nurses can employ Orem’s Self-care Model to tackle barriers that hinder patients from attaining optimum health. By successfully applying this theory, nurses can ascertain their suitable level of impact on patient care. Correctly utilizing this model enables nurses to discern and control the patient’s progress, rendering it an essential component of nursing care. The main…

Non-verbal communication has many facets, but typically Physical Appearance can usually make or break certain situations. In the following we will discuss in some detail what non-verbal communication is and how physical appearance plays a part. Why does appearance matter? Does it affect our views of other cultures? Will it make it easier to accept…

Obesity is a serious health issue that America is facing. About 69% of adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese[NIDJ. Many factors contribute to obesity including diet, exercise, and health factors. Studies show that obesity is directly affected by race, gender, and socioeconomic factors (Broady & Meeks, 2015). Obesity does not affect…

Abstract             There are many theories that have been advanced by psychologists as attempts have been made to explain the human mind, ways of thinking and factors that shape personality – among other issues. Freud has been shown to have started may trends in the discipline of psychology. Not to be discounted are the various…

I always strive to help and care for people and I have tried to understand their needs. Therefore, career in the health field has always inspired me. I chose to applied for Operation Department Practitioner ,because in that role I see the way to looked after and support people in a moment of their life…

Title: The Vitamin C content of fruit juice Aim: To investigate the vitamin C content of fruit juice. Introduction: [2]Vitamin C, also known as the ascorbic acid or the L-ascorbate, is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of our body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used…

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5’s category of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation) (Sue et al., 2016). Of these illnesses, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by an inability to control troubling thoughts and brief relief after…

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to one’s demise. In the context of the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare many possibilities can be identified that pertain to Ophelia’s sudden death. Ophelia’s death was triggered by her mental breakdown due to the loss of her father. In the midst of her inner turmoil,…