Nursing care study In this assignment I will document and reflect on the care that I gave to one of the patients I was looking after while on clinical placement. I will be referring to the patient as ‘Mr x’ for confidentiality reasons. ‘Mr x’ was 69 years old. He initially presented with left sided unilateral weakness‚ expressive and receptive dysphasia‚ slurred speech and he suffered from nocturnal incontinence. He had been transferred from A&E to the ward. He had a provisional
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Encouraging patients to help themselves has positive effects Whilst caring for a lady in her seventies‚ one student nurse realised that there must be a clear rationale for everything in her nursing practice. About two weeks into my first placement on a stroke ward‚ I was asked by a nurse to help Ms B get dressed. Ms B was in her seventies. She had experienced a mild stroke and had made a full recovery. However‚ she had early dementia that had existed before her stroke. At times‚ this caused
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percentage left for the employee is increasing as many companies are paying less and less of the cost. In 2007‚ employer health insurance premiums increased by 6.1 percent - two times the rate of inflation. The annual premium for an employer health plan covering a family of four averaged nearly $12‚100. The annual premium for single coverage averaged over $4‚400[1]. The cost of family health insurance nationwide is increasing dramatically for employees without anywhere near an equivalent increase
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shouting at her in bad words. She tried to calm the patient by explaining it is an antibiotic and will be given through the peripheral line. He became aggressive and slapped her. She panicked and went blank. She then retrieved from the room. She was traumatized and chose to remain silent. She started to avoid Mr. X. I was the team leader. After 2 hours when asked‚ she cried and told the incident. I brought her to see the manager. I then called the patient relation officer and explained the situation. Violence
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different cultures have practiced spirituality in the care of people. For many‚ health is not just about the body‚ but it is about the mind‚ body‚ and soul combined. Even when one is out of balance‚ the person is unable to have full body wellness and health. I am a firm believer in the balance of the mind‚ body and soul. As nurses‚ our main focus is the health and wellness of they body but what many may not realize is by using spiritual care for the mind and soul it can positively benefit the body
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(Giger‚ 2013). In the healthcare setting it is imperative that the communication between patient and provider be exchanged quickly‚ accurately and effectivity. One of the most demanding situations for members of a linguistic team is assisting the conversation between the healthcare professional and the patient (Issacs‚ Laurier‚ Turner‚ & Segalowitz‚ 2011). I have had very limited exposure to working with patients that I could not converse with due to language. I speak Spanish fluently which has been
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& research Exploring Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory in learning disability nursing: Philosophical parity paper: part 1 In a two-part article‚ Paul Horan and colleagues explore the relevance of this popular nursing model from a variety of perspectives. Can Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory be helpful in meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities? (Taylor 2002) and is one of the most frequently used theories in general nursing practice (Alligood and Marriner-Tomey
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Mock Care Plan Assignment Instructions Each student selects a different Case Study and notifies the instructor via email on your selection. Instructor approval is required before you begin this assignment. Students are to download and complete the Care Plan using the Care Plan Grid. Students are to create a care plan using the selected and approved case study. The case study provides the students with a diagnosis to begin the care plan. Students are to use their critical thinking skills and
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will take place within the baby room. There will be 2 other members of staff present and the number of babies varies. There isn’t a title for the activity as it’s more of an experience as it’s to suit a care need. He is & months old. The aim of this experience is to help meet the baby’s individual care needs when changing a nappy. I have chosen to do this activity because my supervisor guided me to do him as he wriggles when being changed. To do this activity I observed the child whilst there nappy
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SPOON RIVER COLLEGE NUR 215 ISSUES OF NURSING Unit I Development of Nursing Objectives Learning Content Learning Activities 1. Summarize health practices through the course of history. 2. Describe the image of nursing in art‚ media‚ and literature over time. 3. Analyze ways that have shaped the image of nursing throughout the years. 4. Argue how nursing fits criteria of a professional. 5. Compare social forces that have affected roles of American nurses. 6. Integrate knowledge of current
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