The assessment of patients forms a major component of the nursing role. It allows the nurse to gain vital information to base the planning and implementation of prioritised care on. A systematic method of assessment is required‚ that ensures that all areas of assessment are covered and that the assessment and subsequent interventions are as effective and efficient as possible. One method that can be followed for patient assessment is the primary and secondary surveys‚ with an additional assessment
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Nursing Diagnosis # 1 Ineffective breathing pattern related to decreased oxygen saturation‚ poor tissue perfusion‚ obesity‚ decreased air entry to bases of both lungs‚ gout and arthritic pain‚ decreased cardiac output‚ disease process of COPD‚ and stress as evidenced by shortness of breath‚ BMI > 30 abnormal breathing patterns (rapid‚ shallow breathing)‚ abnormal skin colour (slightly purplish)‚ excessive diaphoresis‚ nasal flaring and use of accessory muscles‚ statement of joint pain‚ oxygen
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Nursing Process Planner DATA | ANALYSIS | NURSING DIAGNOSIS | PLANNING | Group significant data according to needs‚ patient concerns. | Compare with normal standards‚ knowledge‚ and interpret the meaning of the data and knowledge. | State problem or concern according to needs with reasons and related factors. | Outcomes/ Objectives. A goal with more detailed objectives. | | Reference | | | Ms. C.M62 years oldDiagnosis:RT lung CancerSx:RLL&RML wedge‚ RLLwedge+mediastinal lymphadectomy
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Richard J. Daley College Nursing 101 Data Collection for Care Plan Section I – Demographic Data: Patient Initials: K. J. Sex: Female MSWD: Married Age: 44 No. of children: 1 Occupation: Disabled Section II- Admission Data 1. Date admitted: 10/19/2007 2. Admitting diagnosis: Hematomesis‚ melanotic stools‚ cirrhosis‚ hepatorenal syndrome. 3. Allegries: Codiene 4. Signs and symptoms on admission: jaundice appearance‚ lethargic‚ oriented x 1‚ vomiting bright red blood‚ has had
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lan NURSING CARE PLAN | ASSESSTMENT | BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE | PLANNING | INTERVENTION | RATIONALE | EVALUATION | Subjective:n/aObjective: * Preterm birth (36 weeks) * Weight: 1.75kgs. * Cool and dry skin. * Temperature: 33.6 degrees Celsius. * Poor muscle tone. * Placed under two droplights.Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective thermoregulation related to immaturity. | Vaginal birthPretermPoor muscle developmenthypothermia | After 1 hour of nursing intervention‚ patient will maintain
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Assessment |Nursing Diagnosis |Analysis |Goals and Objectives |Interventions |Rationale |Evaluation | | Subjective: “kala ko nung una dahil sa kinain kong pinya‚ pero imposible naman iyon. Kasi hindi naman sumakin tiyan ng mga kasama ko” | Knowledge deficient related to unfamiliarity with information resources | A deficit in knowledge is commonly experienced by individuals coping with new medical diagnosis varied pharmacological and treatment regimens‚ unfamiliar and often complex problems
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co-ordinated care pathways. (see attached form as an example) When cleaning the wound‚ the 2 most common methods involve : a) irrigation with warmed 0.9% Normal Saline b) using a gauze soaked with 0.9 % normal saline to wipe the wound. (Remember 1 gauze = 1 wipe!) What method (a or b) would you use to cleanse wounds #1 to #5? References Crisp‚J & Taylor‚ C. (2005). Potter & Perry¡¦s Fundamentals of Nursing. (2nd ed) Elsevier: Australia. Wound care made incredibly
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NURSING CARE PLAN ASSESSMENT SUBJECTIVE: “Bakit kaya madalas ako mahilo?” (Why do I always feel dizzy?) as verbalized by the patient. OBJECTIVE: ♦ Request for information. ♦ Agitated behavior ♦ Inaccurate follow through of instructions. ♦ V/S taken as follows: T: 37.2 P: 84 R: 18 BP: 180/110 DIAGNOSIS ♦ Risk for prone behavior related to lack of knowledge about the disease INFERENCE ♦ High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels
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The aim of this assignment is to critically discuss the nursing assessment individualised care and nursing interventions of the acutely ill patient. The patient discussed developed severe sepsis due to a urinary tract infection and her condition deteriorated during the recovery process in the nurse’s care. Lovick (2009) defines sepsis ‘as a known or suspected infection accompanied by evidence of two or more of the SIRS criteria’. SIRS is outlined as a ‘systemic inflammatory response’ consisting of
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DATE | CUES | NURSING DIAGNOSIS | KNOWLEDGE BACKGROUND | GOAL | NURSING INTERVENTION | RATIONALE | EVALUATION | | Subjective:“Medyo masakit ang dibdib ko pag umuubo ako.”as verbalized by the patientObjective:Productive coughYellow sputum dischargedPain scale of 10/10 | Acute pain R/T coughing | Acute pain is described as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage ;sudden or slow onset of any intensity from
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