The ethical dilemma This case presents an ethical dilemma‚ a situation which arises when one must choose between mutually exclusive alternatives (Beauchamp& Walters‚ 2003). Decisions may have results that are desirable in some respects and undesirable in others. In Juana ’s case‚ her decision to refuse the blood transfusion had the desired outcome of allowing her to remain true to her religious beliefs. However‚ her choice also resulted in her death. If she had followed the recommendation of
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Clinical Case Study Nursing is a complex and ever expanding profession. Nursing care mainly focuses on the patient’s physical care‚ which allows nurses to be with their patients for much longer than many other health professionals. Systematic patient assessment is an integral part of a nurse’s job as it permits patient care to be prioritized according to severity of condition‚ and also molds the basis of care plans (Anderson‚ 1998). Through early detection of a deteriorating patient‚ appropriate
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Intro 350 In this assignment‚ I selected a case study (refer to appendix) in which I will be linking my Sam to the legal‚ ethical‚ professional and personal factors that are raised in the scenario. My essay will relate back to my Sam throughout while linking to relevant legislations and guidance stated by the nursing and midwifery council. In my chosen scenario‚ this issues of consent and mental capacity and a potential safeguarding concern are raised. I have decided to use the issue of consent
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explore the above statement in relation to the role of a student nurse and what actions the student would be expected to take adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Code (NMC‚ 2008). It will discuss the professional values and behaviours associated within nursing and the interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain the therapeutic
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COURSE TITLE: MSc SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING (HEALTH VISITING) MODULE TITLE: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT TITLE: ‘A CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF A CHANGE MANAGED IN PRACTICE’ Final Mark: 78% (Distinction) CONTENTS Page Case Study 3 References 14 Bibliography Appendices: One Health and Safety Legislation in practice. 23 Two Lewin’s model for planned change in practice. 24 Three Force Field Analysis conducted
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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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Nursing shortage and turnover is a continuous struggle throughout health care facilities. This in turn affects the quality of patient care and the workload of other nurses‚ causing an increase in nursing burnout. Nursing shortage occurs when there is a smaller amount of nurses who are employed at the time when the demand for them is drastically higher‚ where turnover is defined as the loss of an employee due to any number of reasons (Huber‚ 2010). Numerous studies have been done and it has been found
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1. In the Essentials‚ what‚ if anything‚ surprised you‚ is new to you or did you find confusing or unclear about the role of the BSN nurse? As I read The Essential of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing‚ 2008) I found that most of the material was not foreign to me as we have become familiar with it throughout our courses here at NAU. I did find essential V as a surprise as it states that BSN nurse should be familiar with the financial
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5 V. Baseline Data 6 VI. Nursing History (Gordon’s Functional Health) 7-9 VII. Health History 10-11 VIII. Assessment (Cephalo- Caudal) 12-14 IX. Laboratory and Radiology 15-16 X. Pathophysiology 17 XI. Nursing Care Plan * Acute Pain 18-19 * Fluid Volume Deficit 20-21 * Risk for Ineffective Coping 22 XII. Drug Study * Propranolol Hydrochloride
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order to aid nursing home residents in an effective manner‚ one must not only integrate preferences and options‚ but also refine nursing home environments (Choi et al.‚ 2008‚ p. 545). The changes in the nursing home facilities may range from no longer including structured activities to making residents feel at home. In addition‚ adding complex tasks to residents daily life may help with feelings of unworthiness. According to Bhar & Brown (2012) reestablishing problem solving in nursing home residents
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