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1. DQ1. Two registered professional nurses are attending a meeting where
DQ1. Two registered professional nurses are attending a meeting where the focus is
examining teaching methods that enable them to share information with newly diagnosed
diabetic patients. One nurse initiates a discussion on the use of social media in teaching
patients and the use of social media for all health care providers.1. Discuss actions the nurse
should take before using social media as a teaching tool.2. What types of social media could
benefit health care providers and patients?3. What are the pitfalls to utilizing social media
for both patients and health care providers?DQ2. Is a Six Sigma failure rate a reasonable
goal for all health care organizations?Should the health care industry be willing to accept
higher error rates than the banking or airline industries?Do you believe the majority of
error rates are reported?DQ3. With the realization that pain is highly prevalent among
older adults, please answer the following questions:What are some ways you as the nurse
can utilize to determine pain in the older adult?What are some of the potential barriers
related to self-reporting of pain in the older adult?DQ4. With the realization that pain is
highly prevalent among older adults, please answer the following questions:What is the
prevalence of pain in older adults?How will you, as a nurse, be more aware of pain issues
related to older adults and what will the nurse incorporate into practice?
