The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and critically analysed. Jack‚ the patient presented through Accident and Emergency to Ward D3‚ an acute medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine. He was admitted due to an exacerbation of dyspnoea‚ which
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Introduction of case study My case study done at ward 3(female ward)‚ Hospital T and the title is bronchopneumonia‚ I choose this title because that is often occur at the ward. Patient L is a 14 years old Chinese girls and she came to hospital complaint of cough with greenish sputum as long as 2 weeks‚ she had fever at home and complaint of chest pain. She came from A&E admitted at ward 3 at 30/4/2012 (Monday)‚ 3.35pm accompanied with PPK. She admitted at the ward 3 as long as 5 days and she
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of the illness. Nurse case managers influence the disease process through the sharing of their knowledge‚ providing community based resources‚ and the relationships that are formed with the patient (Cohen & Cesta‚ 2005). The purpose of this paper is to describe how the nurse and healthcare organizations can provide supportive and preventative patient
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Introduction In nursing there are some Fundamental patterns of knowing that help nurses in making informed decisions when in practice (Estabrooks 2005). Barbara Carper identifies the four basic patters of knowing; empiric as the science of nursing‚ aesthetic as the art of nursing‚ personal knowledge and ethics as the moral component (Kingsley 2002).This report will outline the four patterns of knowing and indicate how Melanie should have used them to make an informed decisions while looking after
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Concepts Central to the Discipline of Nursing In order to critically examine the concepts central to the discipline of nursing it is important to clarify my understanding of what constitutes a discipline. Nursing literature has led me to understand that a discipline can be‚ in simple terms‚ thought of as a field of study with a unique perspective which gives rise to the nature and scope of inquiry of that field and therefore leads to a specialized body of knowledge (Parker‚ M & Smith‚ M‚ 2010).
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The concept of quality of life is multifaceted and a much discussed topic in the healthcare world. Providers‚ researchers‚ law makers and the general public agree that the perception of quality of life is an integral part of healthcare at large. Although it is often discussed in nursing literature‚ the definition of the concept is rarely defined. Some speak of the concept when referring to life saving measures that are prolonging but not necessarily improving life. Others speak about the concept when
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This case study is a perfect simulation of an error that is very common during the admission process that is highly preventable. The admission nurse did a great job by asking the daughter of the list of medications that her mother was taking at home. This would have been very beneficial through the medication reconciliation process if the medication list submitted by the daughter was accurate. The admission nurse should have made sure to pass down to the nurse coming on to the next shit‚ or through
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Running Head: NURSING CASE STUDY. AS‚ is a 74 year old male. He is married and has 3 children‚ and a few grand children. He lives in south bend with his wife and his youngest daughter. He seemed to be a family man. His family was in and out of the hospital while he was there. He is a very outspoken person; his family was very supportive.AS‚ formally worked for the city but is now retired. He is a full code with no known drug allergies. He presented to the emergency room with a fever
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Introduction The case scenario selected for discussion is about Jeremy Kayton‚ 18 year old male student who moved to America when he was 17 year old. He was recently diagnosed with a case of type I diabetes mellitus‚ went through a break up and he had to work long hours to support himself. He was probably under a lot of psychological and emotional stress‚ suffering from ’tension headache’ and took an over dose of Panadol or acetaminophen with alcohol. According to food and drug agency (2009)‚ a combination
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Assignment of Case Introduction Mrs. Lee‚ a 45 year-old-woman who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)‚ recently admitted to mental hospital. She was depressed with auditory hallucination. In this essay‚ the contributing factors of Mrs. Lee’s GAD condition will be explained first‚ followed by a discussion on her current health conditions. Then‚ appropriate nursing diagnoses are made in priority according to their significance. Furthermore‚ implementation of nursing care to her will
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