Depression is a very serious disease that is often overlooked in a clinical setting. The patient population associated with depression ranges from children to the elderly. However‚ this specific report will address the clinical prevention techniques for nonpregnant adults over the age of 18. According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in their Task Force Final Recommendation 2016 edition‚ “ depression is one of the leading causes of disability in adults. It affects men and women of all
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An instance‚ in which I used the nursing process‚ stood as my clinical experience of caring for a 72-year-old female diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. This patient regularly acquired pneumonia‚ and with her body becoming more frail and susceptible to disease‚ she found herself in the hospital. Upon entering the patient’s room‚ I encountered an older woman slumping in her bed‚ looking restless‚ and using her accessory muscles to try to get appropriate respirations. Recognizing that the patient was
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Hand Hygiene Good ethics is the foundation of an organization’s character. It is what distinguishes it from the conglomerate of businesses in today’s society. Ethical behavior is the glue that bonds employees and customers to the organization. It is a code of conduct that guides an individual in dealing with others. Ethical issues have are a major concern in business because they have become more complex due to international business expansion and the diversified nature of large corporations. Government
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Health Promotion Reflection In this reflection I will be using Gibbs Model of Reflection (Jasper M‚ 2003). I will be talking about a patient who was advised to give up smoking‚ as part of promoting health to the patient but not directly linked to their illness and treatment. What Happened. I had a patient come into the ward who had had surgery‚ but this patient was overweight and a smoker which always effects the procedure and recovery. During the nights they had to sleep with a machine to
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forefront of these dynamic health systems are nurses who provide direct care to patients. Experienced nurses are able to rise to the ever-changing patient conditions and challenges. On the other hand‚ novice nurses have a difficult time coping with these complex health situations (Pinnock & Welch‚ 2014). In the
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Reflection on a clinical skill. Introduction The clinical skill this reflective assignment will refer too is that of the measurement of blood pressure. As the experience predominantly involved feelings and thoughts‚ I found it appropriate to use the Atkins and Murphy (1994) reflective model. The use of this model enables me to reflect on the experiences described below. It also guides my thoughts as to critically analysing the experience and enlightens me as to what has been learned from the
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NEED some quotation marks here…. Clinical Definition According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)‚ A client must meet the following criteria to be classified as having PTSD: Criterion A: Has been exposed to an event involving threatened death or injury‚ during which the individual responded with panic‚ horror‚ and feelings of helplessness. Criterion B: Re-experiences the event in the form of dreams‚ flashbacks‚ memories‚ or unrest at being in situations that remind
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no longer wants to go to preschool. Create a response to each of the following questions: What other information would you like to learn during the interview with the family? What questions would you ask? In addition to the clinical interview‚ what other clinical assessment tools should you consider? Why? Although you need more information to begin treatment‚ what factors might you take into consideration in designing an effective intervention for this family? If you were preparing to diagnose
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The first six weeks of the nursing program has forced me to turn myself inside out and examine/analyze a lot about my way of life. It has forced me to look deeply into my communication and listening skills. I have learned many different ways to deal with situations and problems that may arise with my impersonal and Intrapersonal relationships. I’ve been trying out different skills with my roommate and trying to really understand what we do in class by actually doing it. I have always found it hard
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doctors to wash their hands more regularly‚ hospitals could appeal to their sympathies‚ changing the message from “wash your hands to protect yourself” to “wash your hands to protect your patients.” The study compared the effectiveness of those slogans when posted in hospitals. The patient-focused sign was associated with a 33 percent increase in the use of soap and disinfectant over two weeks‚ Anahad O’Connor reports on the New York Times Well blog. Who should wash their hands? Everyone should wash
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