It will then go on to briefly discuss the Roper Logan and Tierney model of nursing which will be used as a framework for this assignment. In order to have an understanding on how venous ulcers occurs a description of the normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the venous system will be addressed. It will then show how the effect of pain due to the chronic ulceration has affected Martha’s ability to carry out two of the 12 activities of living (Roper et. al 1990). It will discuss the biological
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Throughout this essay‚ the chosen nursing model of assessing a patient’s social needs and medical history; Roper‚ Logan and Tierney (R-L-T model) Activities of living (AL) will be outlined (Holland et al‚ 2008). Through the use of substantial and relevant theoretical literature‚ AL will be highlighted i.e. biological‚ psychological‚ political economic‚ environmental and social-cultural issues. This will include theoretical highlights of care given to a patient admitted in hospital holistically. Basically
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a patient having undergone a unilateral total knee replacement‚ a patient whom I have cared for. I will discuss how the patient’s needs were assessed by the nursing team‚ and I will identify the main problems the patient will face. The use of Roper‚ Logan and Tierney’s Activities of Living (2001) will be used as the nursing model in this essay‚ it is appropriate for use as this model was the one used by the nurses in the hospital to ensure holistic care of the patients. This nursing model has been
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Electroconvulsive therapy 7 8. Newton‚ C. (1991) The Roper-Logan-Tierney: Model in Action. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan 9 10. OPSI: Data protection Act (1998). [online]. Available from: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/ukpga_19980029_en_1. [Accessed 29/06/2010] 11 13. Roper‚ N.‚ Logan‚ W. & Tierney‚ A. (1986). Learning to use the Process of Nursing‚ Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. 14. Roper‚ N.‚ Logan‚ W.‚ and Tierney‚ A. J. (2000) The Roper‚ Logan and Tierney Model of Nursing based on the activities
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This assignment aims to implement a hypothetical nursing care plan for a patient that I been involved with recently whist on clinical placement. I have used a published nursing model in order for me to apply an appropriate nursing care plan for my chosen patient. I will explain my reasoning for the purposed care‚ whilst also including an explanation of how pathophysiology contributes to the patient experience. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2008) and the Data Protection
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not had in previous placements. My preceptor had explained to me the process involved in care planning for a patient on the unit‚ the doctor will do the majority of the assessment‚ the nurse carries out the risk assessment and completes Roper Logan and Tierney nursing assessment which is the nursing model used by the Louth/Meath services. The nurse also carries out an admission checklist. When the patient has been admitted and the nurse has gathered all the relevant information they will then incorporate
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an adult patient with asthma‚ also it will aim to critically assess‚ plan‚ implement and evaluate the patients nursing needs using the Roper‚ Logan and Tierney nursing model (1980). This case study will focus on the maintaining a safe environment. It is worth noting that the activities of daily living are interlinked e.g. according to Roper et al (1980) breathing is an activity that is crucial for life therefore all other activities are dependent on us being able to breathe. The nursing management
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admitted to the ward and seeing and reading about the problems she has. The involvement in her care has also helped nurses build a therapeutic relationship with her. The nursing model that will be using is the Roper‚ Logan and Tierney model of nursing. The Roper‚ Logan‚ Tierney model (1996) centres on the patient as an individual and his relationship with the five components of the model. The five components are activities of living‚ lifespan‚ dependence/independence‚ factors influencing the
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incorporated in this care plan will be the Roper‚ Logan and Tierney’s model (2000). This model was chosen because is it extremely prevalent in the United Kingdom and is the most widely used model familiar to nurses. The model of nursing specifies 12 activities of daily living which are related to basic human needs and incorporates five dimensions of holistic care‚ physiological‚ psychological‚ sociocultural‚ politicoeconomical and environmental (Roper‚ Logan and Tierney’s model‚ 2000). Care plans are
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Living (Roper et al‚ 1983). This model allows nurses to organise and prioritise care effectively for each individual child (McQuaid et al‚ 1996). As Sam was recovering from chronic lung disease‚ his respiratory well-being was the main priority. During the weaning process the community nurses conduct regular respiratory reviews to ensure Sam is coping with the lessening amount of oxygen. This assessment can begin as soon as the nurse enters the home. We were able to assess Sam’s work of breathing by looking
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