nursing that allows not only nurses the ability to know a patient‚ but also gives patients the feeling of being truly safe and in good hands throughout their treatment (Potter & Perry‚ 2014‚ p. 263). Roach’s theory of caring is composed of five different concepts: compassion‚ confidence‚ competence‚ commitment‚ and conscience (Potter & Perry‚ 2014‚ p. 265). On our group’s coat of arms‚ these five qualities are represented by a lotus flower‚ lions‚ a book‚ interlocked rings‚ and scales‚ respectively. The
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held accountable for their actions towards clients and peers (Perry/Potter‚ 7). Nurses are expected to critical think as a way to solve any problem or ailment presented to them by patients. Nurses are to implement the nursing process which delegates a step by step process to think critically in solving patients problems. The steps are assessment‚ diagnosis‚ outcomes identification and planning‚ implementation and evaluation (Perry/Pottery‚ 7). 2. I see nurses fulfilling these roles and many
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Linda Upchurch NURS 3163 An incentive spirometer is a device that our patients use to improve the function of their lungs. This main underlying principle is that breathing can be exercised to train the expansion of lungs capacity (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert‚ & Hall‚ 2013). Patients who qualify for this intervention include those who have recently had a surgery‚ were under anesthesia‚ or have been placed on bed rest. Our main concern here is that these situations create opportunity for less
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views of nursing involve the understanding and analysis in four parts: the person‚ environment‚ health care‚ and nursing care (Potter‚ Perry‚ Ross-Kerr & Wood‚ 2010). In the past‚ nursing theorists have shown that the language used when referring to individuals being cared for has an impact on the person‚ the care provided and the entire scope of nursing practice (Potter et al.‚ 2010). Therefore‚ principles were created to comprehend how nurses could categorize their nursing knowledge‚ expand awareness
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In 1986 congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) as a result of clients being transferred from private hospitals to public hospitals without appropriate screening and stabilization (Potter & Perry‚ 2009). This act states that most hospitals must provide an examination and needed stabilizing treatment‚ without consideration of insurance coverage or ability to pay‚ when a patient presents to an emergency room for attention to an emergency medical condition (www
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Preceptor Introduction “No one was ever able to teach who was not able to learn”- Florence Nightingale. A nursing preceptor’s role is to guide new nurses in the transition from nursing student to a professional nurse by acting as a role model (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert‚ & Hall‚ 2013). A professor or an instructor can be defined as being a preceptor because their role is to guide‚ teach and prepare their students about particular information that is vital to surviving in the adult world. A registered
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Discussion of risks The main priority in this scenario is Amita’s safety. The main risk is the possibility of her airway becoming compromised due to her low GCS score (Feather & Randall‚ 2011). There is a risk of further deterioration due to increased cranial pressure (Czosnyka‚ Pickard‚ Kirkpatrick & Hutchinson‚ 2012). If a patient’s GCS is lower than 8/15 they cannot maintain their own airway due to the tongue muscle relaxing and flopping back (Deutschman & Neligan‚ 2016). A GCS score of eight
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implemented a plan to improve my possible health risks. A major area of my own health that required intervention was my weight. Being overweight can have a negative impact on one’s health and puts a person at higher risk for heart disease and diabetes (Potter‚ 2006). Although my family history did not show any signs that I have a predisposition for health related diseases (My Family Health Portrait‚ 2004)‚ it does not mean I will not get them. Through my research and understanding of healthy weight loss
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Patient education is a vital part of patient-centered nursing care. To promote learning and better health‚ the nurse utilizes the nursing process which includes: assessment‚ diagnosis‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert & Hall‚ 2013‚ p. 206). First‚ a thorough assessment of the patient’s learning needs‚ readiness to learn‚ and any barriers to learning needs to be completed. With this information‚ a nursing diagnosis and goals can be established and a plan can be developed
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Client Choice verses Client Good Ethical Dilemma Ursula Blinski 0089672 The Discipline of Professional Nursing 3 Instructor: Kim Client Choice verses Client Good Ethical Dilemma Ethical dilemmas are as common as a routine medication pass. As health care professionals‚ their goals are to promote health‚ prevent illness‚ restore health and to aid in suffering. Complex issues can arise that may conflict with one’s personal values and beliefs‚ or clients wishes may conflict
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