Patient Educational Plan Nur/427 Monday‚ March 29‚ 2010 Sara Gerrie‚ MSN Introduction Prolonged and chronic ethanol (ETOH) use has devastating effects on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. ETOH is easily absorbed from the intestine and diffuses quickly throughout the body. The bulk of the ETOH is metabolized in the liver. ETOH abuse produces functional and structural changes in the GI tract‚ such as in the stomach‚ small intestine‚ liver‚ and pancreas (Geokas‚ Lieber‚ French‚ & Halsted 1981)
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Bob Wiley is a white male in his 30’s and suffers from multiple phobias and anxieties that are associated to the phobias. The patient Bob breaks client/therapist relationship from the start. However‚ the session that Dr. Marvin did not indulge in the ethical and confidentiality aspects to have the client be made aware. Patient Bob continues to violate personal boundaries. Dr. Marvin tries to utilize techniques to have Bob return home‚ however it does not have Bob return it makes him feel more connected
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removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient ’s treatment for certain blood disorders. There are times when drawing blood is the only way a doctor can diagnosis and treat a patients illness. Phlebotomists draw blood from your vein with the order from your physician to find out exact blood levels so that he or she is able to treat your illness to the best
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I think patient dehumanization happens because it is hard for the doctor or nurses to see someone suffering. Perhaps it is lack of compassion from patient from patient‚ but I believe that since doctors deal with pain all the time they don’t want to immerse themselves in others pain. I know from personal experience that unless I am feeling the pain for myself it is hard to be sympathetic. My sister has migraines and headaches all the time and all I can say is I am sorry; however‚ when I have a headache
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Cancer Patient Information HCA/240 Cancer It is a group of diseases by an uncontrolled growth that spreads abnormal cells. Cancer spreads and if not controlled it will kill you; the earliest detection is better for your chances of survival. The risk of cancer increases with your age‚ the older you are the greater your risk is for developing cancer. Middle aged and older adults are more out to get cancer. Lifetime Risks Individuals will develop
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IntroductionIn this assignment I will be exploring the legal‚ professional and ethical issues involved in bed bathing a patient/client in a hospital setting. I will be reflecting on a personal experience‚ experience during a seven week placement on a diabetic ward. I have decided to use a reflective cycle which is an adaptation from Gibbs ’ (1988) model.This reflection has provided a systematic approach to my learning and to my nursing practice. Within this essay I intend to discuss approaches to
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When employees experience negative feelings or emotions that result from conflict‚ it may cause them to neglect their patient care responsibilities. During an argument employees blow out‚ the tension between parties affects others around including patients. The opportunities for mistakes with medications increases because the mind is focused on the conflict; the ability to deliver an appropriate care is in danger for the emotional distress that both employees are experiencing. I remember that
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The patient states that her diet is healthy rich in fruits and vegetable‚ legumes‚ nuts‚ whole grains‚ poultry‚ beef such as grass –fed‚ wild caught fish and no refined sugar or processed starch. The patient particularly‚ prefers brown rice‚ chickpeas and black eyes peas‚ whole wheat bread with extra fiber‚ unsalted pistachio‚ raw almonds‚ flax seeds and organic vegetable such as tomatoes‚ onions‚ spinach‚ red‚ yellow and green peppers and occasionally include Greek yogurts and personally does
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they affected the way clinicians could think. When I did all of my observation hours over the past four years‚ I never had any biases towards any of our patients. We saw a number of patients that were from other cultures or who were involved in the LGBT community and I never looked at or treated them any differently than any of our other patients. Though I felt so strongly against biases‚ there were several therapists I worked with that had biases towards certain cultures. For our generation‚ I feel
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Patient Profile: Jada is a 9-year old Pitbull-mix. She is a spayed female. History: Jada has bright red splotches on her abdomen and surrounding her vulva. The area is inflamed and tender to the touch. She licks frequently. Physical Examination: Heart rate= 102 bpm (normal range= 60-140 bpm). Temperature= 101.8°F (normal range= 100-102.5°F). Weight= 35.1lb (normal range= 30-60) Diagnosis: The doctor used a scalpel to scrap off crust on Jada’s lower abdomen. A slide was prepared with a blue-violet
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