Impact of Pressure Ulcers on Nursing Care Theory Project May 15‚ 2013 ADN 151 The issue that I identified as a healthcare safety topic currently impacting nursing is pressure ulcers. A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence‚ as a result of pressure‚ or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction. I chose this topic for my paper because as a future nurse I would like to be able to prevent any new injuries
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The anorexic adolescent: Challenges to nursing care Literature review 1 Table of Contents Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………..3 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………4 Search Method………………………………………………………………………………5 Therapeutic Relationship…………………………………………………………………6-7 Weight Restoration……………………………………………………………………….8-9 Family Centred Care…………………………………………………………………...10-11 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………..12-13 Further Research Recommendations………………………………………………………14 References……………………………………………………………………………
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Gentle Treatments Best for Acne Prevention Instead of treating your face too harshly – washing it too often or using too much moisturizer – gentle skin treatments are the best way to keep skin healthy and clear during the winter. A simple skin care routine that includes a gentle cleanser is the best way to keep skin from breaking out. Avoid products with abrasive ingredients that can irritate the skin and actually make it easier for bacteria to get into the skin and cause breakouts. Also avoid
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Applying Dorothea Orem ’s Self-Care Deficit Theory To Practice Dorothea Orem developed her self-care deficit theory of nursing under three interrelated theories known as the theory of self-care‚ theory of self-care deficit‚ and theory of nursing systems. Each of these theories explains concepts of basic conditioning factors to support her general theory. Orem’s theory suggests that all individuals have a need for self-care action on a continuous basis. When self-care can no longer be performed due
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Unfortunately‚ many older adults are viewed as if their opinions or ideas are not worth listening to. The research article‚ the experience of being listened to: a qualitative study of older adults in long-term care settings‚ explored the experience of being listened to for older adults residing in long-term care settings. Throughout the study‚ certain themes emerged from the participants’’ interview statements which were collected and categorized. As these themes are emergent‚ they allow the researcher to
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Surgical Nursing Care Impeccable nursing care is an essential contribution to the successful outcome of a patient scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. An efficient preoperative nursing assessment includes that of the patient’s state of mind. Most patients are understandably nervous or anxious prior to surgery‚ however‚ significantly high levels of anxiety may have a negative effect on the surgical procedure and/or expected outcomes. “Preoperative anxiety may be an anticipatory response
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Running head: COMMUNITY TEACHING WORK PLA Community Teaching Work Plan Cristeta Flynn‚ Lynette Ortiz‚ Virginia Wilson‚ James LaRue Grand Canyon University Community Teaching Work Plan This is a Community Teaching Plan Work Proposal group project for the city of San Diego‚ and our target community is children in elementary school. We have chosen primary health promotion/prevention and will address Childhood Obesity‚ which falls under the category of Nutrition and
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Nursing Care of a Patient Diagnosed with Pneumonia Tiara Graham Linn Benton Community College Nursing Care of a Patient Diagnosed with Pneumonia Patient Description Patient is a Caucasian 83 year old female that came into the emergency department from Wynwood assisted living facility with an increase of fatigue‚ worsening confusion and a 1 day history of a fever. Patient weighs approximately 90 pounds upon admission with a height of 64 inches. Patient has known COPD and is a former heavy
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GRADED ASSIGNMENTS Data Assessment and Care Plan Nursing Care Plan Instructions: Prepare a plan of care for your patient. The plan of care must include a complete DATA ASSESSMENT with all pertinent data and interpretation of data completed. Based on the data‚ formulate an individualized care plan using (1) priority NANDA diagnosis and (2) secondary NANDA diagnoses. Each diagnosis requires at least (5) interventions‚ (5) rationales and (5) outcomes
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Marras‚ 2008). The group of most likely causative bacteria in includes Streptococcus pneumoniae‚ Mycoplasma pneumoniae‚ Hemophilus influenzae‚ and Chlamydophila pneumoniae. This essay will appraise the treatment of CAP in an elderly patientwhose care plan can be found in Appendix 1. For the purpose of this essay we will discuss the severity assessment criteria‚ choice and effectiveness of antibiotics in treatment of severe CAP. We will examine also the management of severe CAP in renal impairment
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