research study to evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed suture material. His primary language was Hindi and he was in the hospital by himself. He speaks some limited English but cannot read any language at all. While questioning about his interest on the research‚ he replies “Yes” only. This research was in the beginning phase and researcher are using multiple medication. Some of the medication was newly invented and have some side effects. The research assistance approach the patient and request
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when to delegate and assign care to this patient? There are five key factors in decision making for delegation by the charge nurse. The first is potential for harm‚ which would be assessing the ability of the person delegated to
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My name is Marcus Molyneux‚ I am a Physical Therapist at Ascend Rehabilitation writing with much concern of Max who is a 21 year old patient of mine. Max has recently suffered from an incomplete T12 spinal cord injury due to a motor vehicle accident. Before the accident Max was involved in school and was pursuing a B.S. in Finance while also being a star quarterback‚ and an excellent cross country runner at Hill Valley University. Max had also participated in clubs that dealt with the methods and
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Patient Insurance Information PleurX® Drainage Kits Patient Information: Complete the following section or attach the patient’s face sheet. Patient Name: Last__________________________________ First______________________________________ M.I.____________ Patient Phone:______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alternate Contact Name:_______________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Add
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pain‚ and shortness of breath. He received coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery to repair 4 blood vessels. This patient has a history of coronary artery disease‚ hypertension‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ hyperlipidemia‚ and a partial colectomy due to cataracts. My preceptor and I took care of Mr. C the day he received the CABG surgery. The patient returned to the CICU very drowsy and restless. As a few hours went by we noticed he was having multiple hallucinations.
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According to McCormick (2013)‚ the patient has the right of autonomy‚ nonmaleficence‚ beneficence‚ and justice. Patient autonomy allows the patient to “act intentionally‚ with understanding‚ and without controlling influences that would mitigate against a free and voluntary act” (McCormick‚ 2013). The patient was given autonomy through discussion with the midwife‚ neonatologist‚ and perinatologist assigned to her care and the patient was then allowed to decide the course of action to be taken. Nonmaleficence
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medical care to patients that are sick or injured. They help in the recovery process by providing treatment specific to the patient’s condition. Each health care professional has a unique role that should be carried out to the highest standard to prevent unwanted mistakes that could prolong their healing or that could potentially harm and do damage to the patient. One of the most important moments that occur in a health care setting; when one must be focused and most concerned about patient safety; is
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In this modern time‚ the demand for care placement for elderly particularly with dementia patient is increasing thus‚ provision of proper nutrition is very vital. The rate of malnutrition for older people in care homes and hospitals are increasing especially those with dementia simply because the sufferers are not eating enough and this may cause difficulties for the carers. This article discuss some contributing factors that can seriously affect unplanned weight loss‚ how to overcome these problems
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an uninsured homeless patient. The uninsured homeless patient may need medication to relieve a symptom from an STD disease in order to mitigate an undesirable symptom. The Nurse may cause discomfort. While providing care to the homeless patient‚ Nonmaleficence must be balanced by beneficence. The Nurses intent is to provide a treatment to the homeless patient which benefits the patient must outweigh the discomfort caused. The Nurses intent must be to help the homeless patient‚ not
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The patient is a 29 year old male who presented to the ED with an intentional overdose of an unknown amount of Tylenol. Patient reports relational issues with his wife as primary contributing factor to he distress. He reports experiencing feelings of depression and mood swings. Patient reports depression symptoms as feelings of worthlessness‚ hopelessness‚ tearfulness‚ isolation‚ insomnia‚ guilt‚ fatigue‚ and sadness. Patient currently denies homicidal ideations and having any visual or auditory
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