CU2641 - Undertake agreed pressure area care Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores Skin is the largest organ of the body‚ covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 sq inches or roughly around 19‚355 sq cm depending on age‚ height‚ and body size. The skin‚ along with its derivatives‚ nails‚ hair‚ sweat glands‚ and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system
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Impact of Pressure Ulcers on Nursing Care Theory Project May 15‚ 2013 ADN 151 The issue that I identified as a healthcare safety topic currently impacting nursing is pressure ulcers. A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence‚ as a result of pressure‚ or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction. I chose this topic for my paper because as a future nurse I would like to be able to prevent any new injuries
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The group in which I chose to observe was a foster parent support and training group. I work in the field of foster care‚ so I chose the group carefully to ensure that participators did not know my profession‚ I had no previous interactions with any of the members in the group‚ and I announced myself as merely an unbiased observer and was allowed to sit quietly in the back of the group. The participants in this group ranged from kinship families with grandparents‚ aunts and uncles‚ and even siblings
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This week‚ I met with Erickson Advantage provider group‚ who have been serving the needs of Erickson residents for over twelve years. They manage resident’s healthcare needs and assist in coordinating care around any acute events that may happen to provide support for elders in managing their health conditions to answer any questions about bills and much more. They gave me two projects‚ which i thought would be easy‚ however soon came to find out how challenging it really is. One of the project
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What is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a fluid-filled blister which usually appears at the edge of the lips. Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus infection. The duration of a typical cold sore outbreak may last from 10-15 days. Practical Tips to Help Prevent a Cold Sore Use skin protectants‚ with sun protection factor‚ frequently on lips and surrounding skin especially before sun or wind exposure. Avoid triggers that can reactive the virus such as windburn‚ UV light (sun and
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Undertake agreed pressure area care Unit 4222/229 Andrea Nemcova The skin is largest organ of the body which is a natural protection barrier helping to maintain body temperature and protection from the sun. It is made up of two layers - epidermis which is top protective layer Dermis which is second layer containing nerves‚ sweat and oil glands and also hair follicles Underneath these two layers is subcutaneous tissue which contains fat Pressure ulcer develops when the area of the skin or underlying
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Canker sores are painful‚ open sores on the inside of the mouth and cheek. They may be white or yellow. The sores usually heal in 1 to 2 weeks. Women are more likely than men to have recurrent canker sores. CAUSES The cause of canker sores is not well understood. More than one cause is likely. Canker sores do not appear to be caused by certain types of germs (viruses or bacteria). Canker sores may be caused by: • An allergic reaction to certain foods. • Digestive problems. • Not having enough
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would be a challenging care due to communication and language barriers. Throughout this care I was able to practice my basic nursing skills and learn the importance of nutrition and hydration‚ especially in elderly patients. E Prior to feeding Mrs. K‚ I was told by my colleague that she doesn’t eat much and it’s difficult to understand her needs. I initially felt nervous and uncomfortable to feed Mrs. K due to my previous observations of other staff members providing care for her. However‚ I carried
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on my personal role in the inter-professional team and the delivery of healthcare that I have encountered during my duty as a health care assistant in one of the hospitals here in England. In accordance with the NMC (2002) Code of professional conduct‚ confidentiality shall be maintained and all names have been changed to protect identity. The purpose of reflection as stated by John’s (1995) is to promote desirable practice through the practitioner’s understanding and learning about his/her lived
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importance of reflection within a workplace setting. Also draw a contrast on the different models of reflection‚ explain an understanding of my own role and key aspects of professional accountability and person-centred care . All names have been changed in order to protect individuals privacy (Data protection Act 1998). Schön‚ D. (1983) Describes reflective practice as; “The capacity to reflect on action so as to engage in a process of continuous learning” The model of reflection I will be using
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