Change theory is a systematic method of implementing change. It gives a framework‚ or roadmap‚ for change to occur. “Understanding and using a change theory framework can help managers or other change agents to increase the likelihood of success” (Mitchell‚ 2013‚ p. 32). The theories are useful to reduce or minimize challenges that arise during the change process. Change “theory can lead to a better understanding of how change affects the organization‚ identify barriers for successful implementation
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about medical dilemmas‚ it is the right of autonomy. Open and honest communication between health care providers‚ nurses‚ and patients is necessary when discussing effective care. The most critical role of a nurse is as a patient advocate. In this case study‚ Carolyn is a twenty-one year old female who wants to know what is happening to her‚ while her mother wants to keep her daughter uninformed of the situation at hand. In the Code of Ethics‚ Provision 3‚ it states‚ “The nurse promotes‚ advocates for
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million Americans and presents in various forms depending on the individual’s number of events (Woo & Wynne‚ 2011). Classification of the frequency of one’s symptoms and use of medications indicate the level of control one has of their asthma. S.E.’s documented history of “mild persistent” asthma and presentation of symptoms requiring the use an albuterol inhaler daily‚ in addition to hospitalization twice in a year and frequent emergency department visits (ED) identify asthma which is not well controlled
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Patients who present to the ER with abdominal pain are often complicated cases with the abdomen housing so many organs. Trying to figure out what is going on with your patient is made more difficult because of referred pain. When trying to figure out where to start remembering your ABC’s will assist in determining if your patient is stable or unstable. Remembering which organs are located within each abdominal region will assist you in narrowing down the potential diagnosis. With the ER patient
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traumatic moment‚ avoidance‚ helplessness/hopelessness and intrusive symptoms (Crowe‚ 2015). The patient has undergone trauma due to her unanticipated and sudden cancer diagnosis followed by intensive treatment. DSM- V states that the medical incident needs to be sudden and catastrophic to be considered a formal PTSD diagnosis (Crowe‚ 2015). Client reports that she frequently replays the doctor diagnosing her with cancer in her mind. The cancer symptoms and diagnosis were sudden for the client. It scared
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David Draper Kelsey Rogers Gordon’s Theory Majorie Gordon theory was established with 11 functional health patterns. Gordon proposed 11 functional health patterns as a guide to organize data while assessing a patient. These 11 health patterns help signify a sequence of recurring behavior. Gordon’s Typology of 11 Functional Health Patterns 1. Health-perception-health –management pattern a. Describes the client’s perceived pattern of health and well-being and how health is managed. 2. Nutritional-metabolic
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Alexander Tucker Needs Being Met In this case study it is obviously shown that Alexander’s and Suzi are adolescence that came from a rich family. Alex needs being met is Independence. Alex have been given too much independence‚ Alex is just 18 years old who lack no food‚ because his provided by his parent and the dinner is always prepared by their maid‚ shelter and warmth is been look after by his parent. Alex is a very flamboyant and intelligent boy‚ and also he is genius to all his school subjects
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Nursing Considerations for Mr. J.’s Visit to the E.R. Mr. J. is an 84 year old man who was admitted to the hospital for assessment after a fall. His physical assessment indicated multiple contusions to the face and shoulder‚ an unkept appearance and possible malnourished state. While a CAT scan and x-ray showed no fractures or bleeding‚ the fact that the patient had head trauma was most alarming. Traumatic injury to the head could lead to a hemorrhagic stroke or cerebrovascular accident‚ could
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Paradigms and Theories in Nursing Practice Over the course of the past century‚ the nursing profession has undergone multiple periods of transformation brought by the evolution of paradigms in nursing theory. The three major paradigms of empiricism‚ interpretive‚ and critical social theory now each provide a distinct set of principles to the discipline‚ while a pragmatic perspective serves to guide their application in practice. The intent of this paper is to discuss the contributions of each paradigm
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In a narrative format‚ discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case. In this case study‚ the regional claims manager‚ Christine Brooks‚ is tasked with reorganizing the Westchester zone in order to consolidate 4 offices into one office by the end of the year. She anticipates challenges because of this change and has a plan to work with the managers to make the transition as smooth as possible. There is background provided on the insurance industry’s history over the past years
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