Extrapyramidal side effects: p. 789- A variety of signs and symptoms that are often side effects of the use of certain psychotropic drugs‚ particularly the phenothiazines. Three reversible extrapyramidal side effects are: acute dystonia‚ akathisia‚ and pseudoparkinsonism. A fourth‚ tarditive dyskinesia‚ is the most serious and is not reversible Akinisia: p. 784- regular rhythmic movements‚ usually of lower limbs; constant pacing may also be seen; often noticed in people taking antipsychotic medication
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importance of conducting regular risk assessments. Discuss how the information gained from risk assessments could be used by Mid Staffordshire to develop care plans for individuals as well as informing management decision about policies and procedures. (b) Analyse the impact of non-compliance with Health and Safety legislation on the care of Mid-Staffordshire patients and the workplace. Discuss how these issues were addressed by Mid-Staffordshire NHS trust. Task 3 (a) Discuss the procedures
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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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COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City LESSON PLAN ON THE TYPES OF NURSING CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS Submitted to: Clinical Instructor Submitted by: COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Vision A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-being of society and environment Mission Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel
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Nursing Care Plan: Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Lisa White Western Governors University Community and Population Health SZT 2 September 07‚ 2013 Nursing Care Plan: Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Personal Perceptions Quality of life is an individual concept that is different for each person. Personal perception of quality of life may differ from the reality of one’s life. My perception of quality of life and health promotion include a close relationship with spouse and family
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Work-Life Balance Issues (Child Care Proposal) at CCSU Submitted by Leah S. Glaser (History) and Beth Frankel-Merenstein (Sociology)‚ Child Care Sub-Committee‚ Committee for the Concerns of Women Central Connecticut State University‚ May 2008 As more women have entered the workplace out of choice or out of financial necessity‚ university campuses across the country have begun programs and initiatives in support of “family-friendly” policies and culture. Many of these ideas follow those of
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To undertake my report‚ I had to explore and decide a chosen topic relating to my specific nursing field. The topic which I have chosen is combining the role of the health visitor and tackling obesity in children. The rationale for this specific topic is that child obesity is a very current and growing issue in the UK. My chosen topic is related specifically to child nursing as according to ProQuest (2017)‚ Overweight and obese children are a large concern because if obesity begins during infancy
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NURSING PROCESS The client is a 70 year old‚ Caucasian male who is a retired siding salesman from Riverside‚ IA‚ who has an extensive history with Paralysis agitans (Parkinson’s disease). The client was first admitted to the long term care facility in December 2012. The client explained that he came to be at this facility after “already being in two places like this”. He was removed/discharged from the last long-term care facility for being what he called “disruptive”.
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to other illnesses such as typhoid fever‚ food poisoning‚ gastroenteritis‚ enteric fever as well as many other illnesses. Salmonella [Typographical error: eliminate duplicate word (if on the same line)] infection‚ more formally known as Salmonellosis‚ is a bacterial disease that targets and attacks the intestinal tract. Salmonella is a bacterium that leads to other illnesses such as typhoid fever‚ food poisoning‚ gastroenteritis‚ enteric fever as well as many other illnesses. People become
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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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