This discussion post will critically reflect on the care of Mrs Smith‚ a patient who had been admitted to an acute respiratory ward due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ways in which the nurse can facilitate patient self management will be explored initially; following this‚ barriers to the promotion of patient self management will be considered. Including Evidence strongly suggests that empowering patients to self manage their long term health conditions is associated
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IMPORTANCE OF SELF CARE FOR HEALTH AND STRESS MANAGEMENT Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. And while it’s hard to prioritize something like taking a bath when you have so many other priorities in life‚ self care is an important aspect of stress management. A massage‚ soak in the tub or other forms of pampering revitalize you inside and out. And taking time out to treat your body like the temple it is has other benefits: Self Care and You Physical
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NURSING CARE PLAN GUIDE ASSESSMENT OF UNIVERSAL SELF CARE REQUISITES DEFINITION: Organized and systematic process of collecting data from a variety of sources to evaluate the health status of a patient. |ASSESSMENT |PLANNING |EVALUATION | |Universal
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Assessment |Nursing Diagnosis |Analysis |Goals and Objectives |Interventions |Rationale |Evaluation | | Subjective: “kala ko nung una dahil sa kinain kong pinya‚ pero imposible naman iyon. Kasi hindi naman sumakin tiyan ng mga kasama ko” | Knowledge deficient related to unfamiliarity with information resources | A deficit in knowledge is commonly experienced by individuals coping with new medical diagnosis varied pharmacological and treatment regimens‚ unfamiliar and often complex problems
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This assignment will present a nursing care study of a patient on a cardiac ward. The patient will be referred to as Ann to maintain confidentiality (NMC‚ 2008). Ann’s consent was gained prior to starting this care study. The care study will be developed using the Nursing process and the Roper‚ Logan and Tierney model. These will both be outlined. The assignment will focus on the assessment process and one problem identified during the assessment and the nursing care which followed this. I was placed
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Student Name: Date: February 25‚ 2006 Nursing Diagnosis Outcome Criteria (Goal) Evaluation of Outcome Criteria (Goal) PC: Postpartum Hemorrhage Patient will develop no complications related to excessive bleeding‚ will maintain normal vital signs of express understanding of her condition‚ its management‚ and discharge instructions‚ identify and use available support systems. R/T‚ RTRF and secondary to: Pathophysiology Supporting Nursing Diagnosis Statement (cite source) Uterine atony
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Presentation Juvenile Diabetes (Type I) Impact of Juvenile Diabetes During Childhood and Adulthood • Will affect every aspect of a child ’s and adult’s life‚ with multiple lifestyle changes such as blood sugar checks‚ insulin administration‚ diet modifications‚ and daily exercise. • If blood sugar is not controlled (either too high or too low) it will have an effect on how a patient feels each day. • Because the body doesn’t produce any insulin (insulin dependence)‚ juvenile diabetes will continue into
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be at risk of vicarious trauma: effective coping strategies One question that is often asked within our profession is ‘What do social workers do?’ (Bowles‚ et.al 2006: 6). Whereas most people know what doctors‚ nurses‚ physiotherapists and dieticians do without having to ask‚ there does not seem to be this general understanding about the role of a social worker. Most social workers themselves find it hard to articulate this question. This is partly difficult due to the encapsulated variety and complexity
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Textbook Research is: Formal‚ rigorous process to discover new knowledge or validate/refine existing knowledge Gathering of data‚ information‚ and facts for the advancement of knowledge Type of systematic activity (set of planned activities) Systematic process of investigation Formalized method(s) of obtaining information (data/knowledge) Nursing research is a systematic inquiry designed to develop new knowledge or validate/refine existing knowledge about issues related to nursing (e.g.‚
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Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing In this discussion board I will discuss research and evidence-based practice in nursing. I will give examples of each‚ as well as a research and clinical question pertaining to nursing. Research and evidence-based practice are important for nurses because they help to find the most safe and effective way to care for patients. Research in nursing is used to aid in answering a nursing related issue (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber‚ 2014). Nursing research is
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