Introduction This paper presents the care to a patient during one shift in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Tony*‚ a 79 year old‚was admitted to ICU with suspected anoxic brain injury;post Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest; and Head Injury. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation was initiated by his son. When the EMTambulance arrived Tony was pulseless‚ cardiac monitoring showed Ventricular fibrillation – he was cardioverted twice at the scene. Inthe Emergency Department (ED) he developed Ventricular tachycardia
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Competency Statement II To Advance Physical & Intellectual Competence Physical As a preschool teacher I support my children’s physical development by playing an indoor game such as leap frog. Where my children stand in a line and the first person in the line ducks down on the knees like a dog and the second child in line leaps over like a frog. The children continue to do this until the first who gets to the finish line. The children enjoy this physical activity very much. This activity
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Anna was seen at Queens park nursing home for a review in present of her daughter (Martina)‚ Interpreter (Xeni)‚ nursing home staff‚ doctor‚ cpn and nursing student. Nursing home staff approached Anna on arrival and gained consent to come to her review meeting for further assessment. Anna was asked how she was feeling about the resident and she replied by saying yes. Martina reported that the last time she wanted to take Anna out from the resident‚ Anna hair was not properly dry‚ not warm enough
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Core Competency involves incorporating diversity into practice. This skill is associated with several practice behaviors that I will be linking to specific artifacts. The first practice behavior is transforming one’s behavior in response to recognition of one’s biases based in difference and culture. This practice behavior relates to an Alcohol Anonymous meeting that I attended‚ and I had to write a reflection for my substance abuse class. The second practice behavior is modifying and adapting mainstream
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Pediatric Palliative Care: Nursing Needs and Role In modern society‚ children are expected to outlive their parents. However‚ for children living with life-threatening or terminal illnesses‚ palliative care is an approach to care that enhances quality of life for both the child and the grieving parents. Pediatric palliative care is an area of patient care that can be one of the most emotionally challenging areas of practice. The nurse’s role in caring and supporting children and their families
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Background to Competency Framework The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (2016) suggest that patients use medicines more than any other interventions to manage their medical conditions. When prescribed‚ and used effectively medicines have the potential to significantly improve the quality of lives and improve patient outcomes (Royal Pharmaceutical Society‚ 2016). Prescribers face many challenges in ensuring the correct medicine is prescribed and patients are supported in using them effectively. Evidence
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Ethics Competency Nasser Mardini Virginia International University Organizational Behavior and HR management – MBA 513 Fall 2011 – Med-Term October 20‚ 2011 Dr. Shawn Richmond Question 1: Is the "Fight-or-Flight" response evident in this case? Explain Yes. The fight-or-flight response refers to the biochemical and bodily changes that represent a natural reaction to an environmental stressor. When Colombo e-mailed the regional vice president for operations to report the wholesaler
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Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Geriatric Nursing Care Angelia F. Russell University of Massachusetts Boston Author Note This paper was prepared for Nursing 360‚ Section 06D‚ taught by Professor Peterson. Abstract The geriatric patient population is not only increasing in numbers and longevity‚ but also in the complexity of their health care issues and needs. On the raise as well are the barriers and prejudices with caring for the aging population amongst healthcare providers
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Myers‚ 2011). Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of these clinical conditions that affect approximately 13 million people (Rimmerman‚ 2011). Because coronary diseases are the leading cause of death in men and women‚ nurses need to be involved in the care and education of people with or without CAD. Prevention is the best cure. Nurses play an important role in the treatment of CAD by offering and supplying comfort for anxiety and pain‚ minimizing symptoms and side effects‚ educating patients on the
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Running Head: FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER Pregnancy‚ Birth and the Newborn: Focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder SWHB 405: Human Behavior in the Social Environment 1 ABSTRACT From conception to birth‚ the mother’s role in bringing to life and nurturing a healthy baby is paramount. Factors such as the mother’s biological‚ psychological and social environment play important roles in determining the wellbeing of a child. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder‚ an irreversible condition
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