Discuss how psychological and sociological concepts and theories can inform health promotion in nursing practice. For the purpose of the assignment the contents will discuss Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change Model in conjunction with empowerment and self-efficacy. To support the assignment a case study will be used to aid the application of the theories and models when applied to nursing practice. The case study used in this assignment is 50 year old woman‚ Alison Stevenson‚ a single
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NURSING CARE PLAN Nursing Assessment: Ms. F.E. is a 20yr. old female who was involved in a motor vehicle accident (M.V.A.)‚ and was admitted on 04.03.12 to the surgical unit with Spinal injuries‚ Polytrauma and fractured right humerus. She started complaining of severe abdominal pains‚ one week after assessment by Doctor‚ she was scheduled for emergency laparotomy with ?diagnosis Perforated Hallow Viscus. Following surgery patient was diagnosed with Fecal Peritonitis and was transferred to the
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Ethiopian beliefs‚ culture and etiquette; How does it affect the way we care for them? Ethiopian beliefs‚ culture‚ and etiquette; How does it affect the way we care for them? Location: East Africa Religions: * Christian 60.8% (Orthodox 50.6%‚ Protestant 10.2%)‚ * Muslim 32.8%‚ traditional 4.6%‚ * Other 1.8% Language: 80 known languages with 200 dialects. Family: * Family is a very important part of Ethiopian culture; their family includes friends‚ and also members of the community
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illness‚ have negative perceptions on mental health nurses‚ viewing it as less desirable‚ requiring little knowledge and giving no opportunity for professional progression. (Ng‚ et al. 2010) This is because mental health problems are harder to portray and understand than physical health problems‚ along with the fact it is easier to sympathise with someone who has a visible illness. (Angermeyer & Schulze. 2003) Students looking to move into a mental health nursing career are frequently recommended to study
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also considered as a unit of care. Since health problems of family members are interlocking‚ any problems within the family will also be a problem of the community. Thus a family as a group should generate‚ prevent‚ tolerate‚ and correct health problems within it’s members. This can be done effectively with the help of health workers such as family nurses. Indeed the family is the most frequent focus of health decisions and action in personal care. The Family Health Care Process undergoes a few steps
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Public health nursing evolved to teach us that wellbeing needs to move outside the individual‚ to include the family and community‚ to make all of the population healthy (Truglio-Londrigan‚ & Lewenson‚ 2013‚ p. 5). Public nursing started out as district nursing‚ in England‚ where nurses transitioned from the hospital‚ to work with the sick poor in their homes. They took care of patients‚ families‚ and communities by protecting the poor from unsanitary conditions and teaching them hygienic routines
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Perspective on Health Care: New to Health Care HCS/212 January 28‚ 2013 Perspective on Health Care: New to Health Care "Medicinal discover‚ it moves in mighty leaps‚ it leapt straight past the common cold‚ and give it us for keeps." -Pam Ayers Since I was a little girl‚ I always have had a fascination in the dental field. I was one of those rare people‚ who throughout my life always enjoyed going to the dentist. I was enrolled in Palomar Dental School and was scheduled to start the dental
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INTRODUCTION Pediatric nursing or child health nursing is the specialty nursing care of infants‚ children and adolescents. Pediatric nursing is an excellent career for those who love kids and don’t mind hard work. The day of a pediatric nurse can be hectic‚ working with patients that range from newborns to teenagers. No two days are ever the same. Pediatric nurses work mostly on the pediatric halls in hospitals‚ although some may also work in a doctor’s office. The work involved
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Karisa M. Young April 28‚ 2005 Nursing 374L Nursing Care Plan Twin ‘B’ was born on Monday February 14‚ 2005 at 35 weeks gestation. The mother was scheduled for a cesarean section at 38 weeks gestation‚ but presented in the hospital early with signs of labor. A cesarean delivery was performed. Twin ‘B’ APGAR scores at 1 minute and 5 minutes were 9 and the newborn weighted 4lbs 3 oz. Upon completion of the assessment‚ the newborn’s temperature decreased to 96.1 degree Celsius (axillary). Diagnosis
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Nursing Process Planner DATA | ANALYSIS | NURSING DIAGNOSIS | PLANNING | Group significant data according to needs‚ patient concerns. | Compare with normal standards‚ knowledge‚ and interpret the meaning of the data and knowledge. | State problem or concern according to needs with reasons and related factors. | Outcomes/ Objectives. A goal with more detailed objectives. | | Reference | | | Ms. C.M62 years oldDiagnosis:RT lung CancerSx:RLL&RML wedge‚ RLLwedge+mediastinal lymphadectomy
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