This essay is a reflection of my first clinical simulation‚ using Driscoll’s (2000) reflection model. For this simulation I took the role of measuring blood pressure. According to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN 2015) blood pressure needs to be checked to identify how much the blood exerts on the walls of the blood vessels. The blood pressure is checked as a routine‚ along with the patient’s temperature‚ pulse and respiratory rate (vital signs). For this scenario my colleague and I entered the
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connective tissue. 2.the pressure sites of the body are Heels / Hips / Inner knees / Lower back / Buttocks / elbows / Shoulders and the Back of the head and ears . 3.the risk factors that might put a service user at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sours are Limited mobility / Impaired sensation / Old age / Excess sweating or incontinence / Dehydration and Smoking . 4.incorrect handling and moving techniques can cause skin tears the skin is ripped open pressure damage where they can squash
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Stomach ulcers are painful little sores that form on the lining of one’s stomach and small intestine (1). Ulcers are no joke‚ and are to be thought of seriously (1). If left untreated they can begin to bleed‚ causing blood to show up in your stool‚ or cause you to start vomiting blood‚ because the blood must go somewhere‚ it just cannot pool in your stomach (1). Sometimes in extreme cases‚ ulcers can lead to gastric cancer (1). The most common signs that you might have an ulcer are bloating of the
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Teaching Strategies Plan for Decubitus Ulcer For Nursing Assistant/UAP Winward Ganu NU 2530 July 23‚ 2014 Learning Needs/ Topics Diagnosis Risk Factors Available Resources Learning Objectives Teaching Strategies Implementation/Rationale Evaluation 1. Impaired skin integrity: stage I or II pressure ulcer. Related to: physical immobility‚ mechanical factor (e.g.. friction‚ pressure‚) altered circulation‚ medication‚ moisture 2. Impaired
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Management of a Pressure Sore This essay analyses the assessment tools used and care given to a patient with a grade 2 pressure ulcer on the lower part of the sacrum‚ and at potential risk of further skin breakdown. The essay begins with an overview of what pressure ulcers are and the prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers. The paper goes on to evaluate the assessment tools used and the care plan that was implemented for the patient ‚ the essay then discusses the impact of the pressure ulcer on the
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Blood Pressure – Making a formal inference We often talk about a person’s “blood pressure” as though it is an inherent characteristic of that person. In fact‚ a person’s blood pressure is different each time you measure it. Blood pressure reacts to stress‚ diet and genetics. Gender | BP | BP1 | BP2 | BP3 | BP5 | BP7 | BP10 | BP15 | diet | female | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | LowFat | female | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | LowFat | male
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store. Pressure ulcers develop when a large amount of pressure is applied to an area of skin over a short period of time. Or‚ they can occur when less force is applied but over a longer period of time. The extra pressure disrupts the flow of blood through the skin. Without a blood supply‚ the affected area of skin becomes starved of oxygen and nutrients. It begins to break down‚ leading to the formation of an ulcer. These are the most common areas which are at risk of pressure ulcers they involve
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1) Helicobacter Pylori associated chronic gastritis resulting in duodenal ulceration or Peptic Ulcer Disease. Gastric pain at night and when hungry: ulcer is duodenal as the pyloric sphincter is open. Single punched-out lesion in the duodenum where 90% of peptic ulcers occur. H.Pylori most common cause of peptic ulcers. Erythematous stomach and history of dyspepsia: This indicates inflammation associated with chronic gastritis: result of long term hyperacidity in the
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To what extent have pressure groups changed in recent years? A pressure group is an organised group that seeks to influence government policy‚ public opinions or protect or advance a particular cause or interest. Groups may promote a specific issue and raise it up the political agenda‚ represent a particular section in society or they may have more general political and ideological objectives in mind when they campaign. In this essay I am going to analyse the significant changes in the nature
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Peer Pressure What is peer pressure? Adolescents often times deal with pressures from homework‚ love‚ money‚ parents and teachers. However‚ one of the things that pressures us the most is how to fit in with our peers. We call it peer pressure. Simple enough‚ it is exactly what it says pressures from your peers. Peer pressure is when you do something either because they have persuaded you or because all your peers are doing it. Do you remember the last time your parents declined your
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