The assessment of patients forms a major component of the nursing role. It allows the nurse to gain vital information to base the planning and implementation of prioritised care on. A systematic method of assessment is required‚ that ensures that all areas of assessment are covered and that the assessment and subsequent interventions are as effective and efficient as possible. One method that can be followed for patient assessment is the primary and secondary surveys‚ with an additional assessment
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Nursing Diagnosis # 1 Ineffective breathing pattern related to decreased oxygen saturation‚ poor tissue perfusion‚ obesity‚ decreased air entry to bases of both lungs‚ gout and arthritic pain‚ decreased cardiac output‚ disease process of COPD‚ and stress as evidenced by shortness of breath‚ BMI > 30 abnormal breathing patterns (rapid‚ shallow breathing)‚ abnormal skin colour (slightly purplish)‚ excessive diaphoresis‚ nasal flaring and use of accessory muscles‚ statement of joint pain‚ oxygen
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SECTION 1: Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker. 1. Give an explanation of how a working relationship differs from a personal relationship. Working relationships are based upon our professional behaviour and meeting the expectations of our colleagues and employees in a professional setting. They usually occur in a working / professional environment and are limited‚ in theory‚ by the scope of the job roles and the context provided by the job role. In contrast‚ personal relationships are
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Community Health Nursing - Emergency Response WGU Community Health Nursing HAT1 (0310) Community Health Nursing - Emergency Response Whether a disaster is natural or man-made it can have immediate and lasting effects on a community the can affect the financial‚ environmental and health aspects of an individual or a community. Quick and efficient response is imperative in all aspects of emergency response including healthcare. Ongoing personnel training‚ establishing preparedness plans
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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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Foster care is a system where a child is placed into a temporary or permanent home in order to provide proper care to children who need a home for a variety of reasons. For this cross cultural experience‚ I decided that it would be most beneficial to attend a foster child’s home and interview the direct source itself. Before this experience I expected the child to be living a completely different lifestyle from me. I also anticipated him to be severely influenced by all the changes in his life and
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(James‚ 2008). However today‚ the problem of obesity is vast with more awareness of its presence by doctors and individuals alike. In fact‚ the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states‚ “More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese (CDC‚ 2014)”. These numbers are outrageous and eye opening‚ leaving millions looking for a solution to this troubling epidemic. Obesity is not simply a cosmetic flaw as some might think‚ but is actually a very dangerous state of being for
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lan NURSING CARE PLAN | ASSESSTMENT | BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE | PLANNING | INTERVENTION | RATIONALE | EVALUATION | Subjective:n/aObjective: * Preterm birth (36 weeks) * Weight: 1.75kgs. * Cool and dry skin. * Temperature: 33.6 degrees Celsius. * Poor muscle tone. * Placed under two droplights.Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective thermoregulation related to immaturity. | Vaginal birthPretermPoor muscle developmenthypothermia | After 1 hour of nursing intervention‚ patient will maintain
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about nitroglycerine administration the nurse should include which instruction: be careful after taking nitroglycerine because it may cause dizziness. make sure you replace your nitroglycerine tablets every 6 months to ensure potency. when you experience chest pain take one tablet every 30 minutes until pain is relieved. a burning sensation before taking nitroglycerine indicates medication potency. Mr.Ali has an ICD implanted in the left lower quadrant of his abdomen. When obtaining his history
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A Reflection on adult learning perspective in nursing Introduction: This essay reflects my integrative learning experience during my second-degree nursing class. There is limited data available on effective teaching skills for adult learning program. This reflection helps in identifying successful learning tools and assessing different strategies in current nursing program. We worked in groups to work for the program and my reflection is about my experience of learning throughout
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