Clinical Features The incubation period for Clostridium tetani Infection is from three to twenty - one days. In most cases tetanus is found within 10 days of contact with the bacteria. The incubation period is depending on the severity of the infection. When the wound is deep or more infected with the C. tetani the incubation period will be shorter and the chances of death are high. When contacted with C. tetani some of the symptoms can include involuntary muscle tightening such as stiffness in
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many different theories that are used in the nursing profession. Each of these theories have their own concept and uniqueness that can be applied in a nursing capacity. All nursing theories have some form of connection to the advanced practice nurse (APN) practice. There are different types of theories for nursing circumstances. It is important for APN to obtain a good understanding and know how to apply the theory to their practice. Some of these nursing theories are Maslow’s theory‚ Orem Self Care
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disciplines such as medicine and nursing is composed of the extension of practical knowledge (know how) through research and the characterization and understanding of the "know how" of clinical experience. •She coneptualizes in her writing about nursing skills as experience is a prerequisite for becoming an expert. ABOUT THE THEORIST •Patricia E. Benner‚ R.N.‚ Ph.D.‚ FAAN is a Professor Emerita at the University of California‚ San Francisco. •BA in Nursing - Pasadena College/Point Loma College
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Nursing Specialty: Legal Nursing Central Methodist University Historical Trends in Nursing NU25 July 07‚ 2013 Nursing Specialty: Legal Nursing The world of healthcare is one of frequent changes. Those who have dedicated themselves to the nursing profession understand that healthcare is continuously evolving‚ as it is our responsibility to provide only the highest standard of care to our patients. Each nurse that is certified within a nursing specialty strengthens the entire healthcare
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assignment will describe an overview of the theorist Erickson and how his life span and development theory is applicable to the case study of Phuong Thi. It will discuss the cultural perspective of the Vietnamese and how this impacts on the health behaviours that need to be considered for this patient. It will describe the effects of paracetamol on the health of the patient and what effect this substance has on the body. Finally is the appropriate nursing management for this patient and the discharge
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contributions that I can make to the nursing profession. The question of what my goals are and how I intend to meet them are answered along with where I see myself in ten years. This paper also examines where I see the nursing profession in ten years and why. Varying Roles of Nurses and Their Effects on the Decisions to Become a Nurse During my service in the United States Army‚ my insignia for the Medical Corps was “Care with Compassion.” I believe this holds true for nursing today. Nurses provide the
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Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing‚ 8th Edition Chapter 17: Nursing Diagnosis Answer Key - Review Questions and Rationales 1. Answer: P‚ acute pain; E‚ related to incisional trauma; S‚ evidenced by pain reported at 7‚ with guarding‚ and restricted turning and positioning. The PES format stands for: P (problem)‚ E (etiology or related factor)‚ and S (symptoms or defining characteristics). 2. Answer: 1‚ 4. Answer 1 is stated correctly‚ with the related factor being the patient’s response
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Mora‚ Nichole Mae V. March 15‚ 2013 BSN III-A Thea Camille Samonte‚ RN‚ MAN TERM PAPER ABOUT ABORTION I. INTRODUCTION Abortion‚ expulsion of the products of conception before the embryo or fetus is viable. Any interruption of human pregnancy prior to the 28th week is known as abortion. The term spontaneous abortion‚ or miscarriage‚ is used to signify delivery of a nonviable embryo or fetus due to fetal or maternal factors‚ as opposed to purposely induced abortion
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Culture Competence in Nursing Shannon Karlsson California State University‚ Chico Introduction According to the United States Census Bureau (2010)‚ over 30% of the total population in the United States is comprised of various ethnicities other than non-Hispanic Whites. This statistic highlights that the United States (US) has a significant multicultural population today. These diverse cultures bring with them new languages‚ religious beliefs and practices‚ social structures‚ and health care
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MEN AND THE PROFFESION OF NURSING The following essay will look into the history of nursing; it will be looking at where men fit into nursing history and will draw upon some examples of men in the role of nursing it will then move forward to times where men began to disappear from the nursing role and reasons why. The effects that Florence Nightingale had to the changes of nursing will also be investigated. Caring as an art and the science in nursing will also be discussed and how men are perceived
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