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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illness or disability should not be an overwhelming obstacle to that person’s nursing care. (p. 20) In this day and age‚ there are so many options for treatment‚ so even if a client becomes ill‚ he or she has a very likely chance at recovery. Every patient should have a health care plan that has been personalized just for him or her. I think it is really important to recognize that the elderly population may require different care‚ as their bodies are experiencing different processes. They need extra attention
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HISTORY OF NURSING 1. In 1200 B.C.‚ the ill were treated with a mixture of physical‚ prayer‚ and magic spells. Temples were health centers. From the 1st-10th century initial care was at the local bishop’s house. They had deacons and deaconesses. In the 19th century‚ nurses cared for patients while at the risk of exposure to disease. Nursing in hospitals expanded in the 19th century‚ but nursing the communities did not increase significantly until 1893 when the Henry Street Settlement opened and
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NURSING EXAMPLE A Summary of Proposed Research Program for Master of Philosophy Title: The Delivery of Quality Nursing Care: A Grounded Theory Study of the Nurses ’ Perspective Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the delivery of quality nursing care from the perspective of practising nurses working in the acute public hospital setting of Western Australia (WA). The study will examine the actions and interactions attributed to quality‚ and factors identified as enhancing
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infrastructure and processes in primary care‚ specialty clinics and mental health. The focus of The Patient Experience Objectives are to improve the utilization process‚ improve the scheduling process and improve the transfer of care process. Economic‚ Environmental and Healthcare Trends In developing the organizations strategic plan it was important for leadership to focus on the economic‚ environmental and healthcare trends affecting the organization. Economically the VA struggles
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The quality of health care remains an ongoing concern for consumers‚ payers‚ and policy makers. There are a number of national initiatives to measure quality and drive improvements in care. One initiative that has received significant attention is an effort by a group of purchasers known as the Leapfrog Group. (Sultz and Young) Founded in 2000‚ the Leapfrog coalition includes more than 65 employers and agencies that together purchase care for more than 34 million people. The Leapfrog Group has focused
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Vbg Intensive and Critical Care Nursing Article in Press‚ Corrected Proof - Note to users http://www.sciencedirect.com/science doi:10.1016/j.iccn.2011.01.001 | How to Cite or Link Using DOI Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved. | Permissions & Reprints | Original article The experiences of patients and their families of visiting whilst in an intensive care unit – A hermeneutic interview study References and further reading may be available for this article
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Impact of Institute of Medicine on Nursing Ermina Rosic Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V December 14‚ 2014 The Institute of Medicine Report On Future of Nursing The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is a national‚ independent‚ non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide guidance‚ advice‚ and analysis of the field of medicine. The recent IOM report regarding the future of nursing gives us a glimpse of the dynamic and progressive changes that the field of nursing will experience in the coming decade
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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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Reflection Essay: wound care nurse Education has a substantial influence on the knowledge and proficiencies of nurses. Nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are better prepared to participate on today’s health care system. Being part of the BSN program growth my skills in critical thinking‚ health promotion‚ leadership‚ holistic care assessment of the adult and across the lifespan‚ and management. Every one of these classes provides me with the information required to advance
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