life and it does not discriminate against who it targets. Bernstein and Levy state that Asthma is defined as a major chronic respiratory condition which alter the respiratory function of the body. (Bernstein & Levy 2014‚ p. 03-04) Within the book Clinical Asthma Theory and Practice asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodes of where the patient may experience shortness of breath and wheezing. This difficulty in breathing is caused by the swelling and
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was met. The staffing schedule for sixth‚ seventh‚ eighth‚ and ninth floor is located and managed in nursing service office. Each shift‚ the clinical supervisor is responsible for calculating the required full time equivalent (FTE) units necessary to ensure adequate staff is available for the oncoming shift. In addition to calculating the FTEs‚ the clinical supervisor was responsible for monitoring hospital wide census every two hours. Depending on census‚ the supervisor had to make the necessary
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well the central nervous system functions‚ from movement of the muscles to though process throughout the day. Literally breaking down the name; multiple means many and sclerosis means scar tissue hence‚ many scar tissues. Before we can proceed to understanding multiple sclerosis‚ we have to look
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Xu‚ Y. (2009). Facilitating patients’ self-management: A primary care intervention framework. Journal of Nursing Care Quality‚ 24(2)‚ Pg.172-178. Elcigil‚ A.‚ and Sari‚ H. Y. (2006). Students’ opinions about and expectations of effective nursing clinical mentors. Journal of Nursing Education‚ 47(3)‚ Pg. 118-123. English‚ L.M. (2005). International encyclopedia of adult education. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. Hornsten‚ A.‚ Lundman‚ B.‚ Selstam‚ E.K.‚ and Sandstrom‚ H. (2005). Patient satisfaction
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OUTCOME 10 A clinical management plan (CMP) is a triple agreement which has voluntary prescribing partnership between independent prescriber ( a doctor or dentist)‚ a supplementary prescriber and patient (Department of Health 2005). Partnership is a key principle and plan should be drawn up with patient agreement. ( Belton‚ 2014)The independent prescriber is responsible for diagnosis of the patient‚ make decisions with the supplementary prescribe who may review the patient and manage long term
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Clinical governance is the process in aiming to maintain and improve the quality of patient care in the health system. As stated by the Western Australian Health Department‚ this approach aims to hold hospitals accountable for maintenance of high standards of care‚ to encourage continuous improvement of the services provided and supporting an environment for clinical excellence. The health department goes on to divide clinical governance into the four pillars: 1. Consumer value 2. Clinical performance
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HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CLINICAL LABORITORIES Health and safety at work act (1974) show that it is a duty of every employer to ensure as far as reasonably practice to health safety and welfare at work of all of its employees. Risks assessments must be carried out when more than 5 people are employed and implement changes as necessary. Risk assessment is a carefully recorded examination of what might cause harm and accidents to people in work places e.g. staff‚ visitors‚ patients‚ clients and contractors
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Electrolyte | Hypo | Cause | Clinical Manifestations | Hyper | Cause | Clinical Manifestations | Sodium (Na+) | <125 meq/L | * Inadequate intake * Hypoaldesteronism * Excessive diuretic therapy * Furosemide * Ethacrinic acid * Thiazides | * Extracellular volume contraction and hypovolemia (but may not if water excess) * Increased intracellular water; edema * Brain cell swelling‚ irritability‚ depression‚ confusion * Systemic cellular edema‚ including weakness‚ anorexia
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Valcarcel 1 Mr.Wiglesworth ELA Block 3 March 15 2016 Clinical Depression Clinical depression can affect a large number of people in many different ways. Some may start to eat and sleep more than usual while others may lose weight and have difficulty sleeping. They may feel agitated or may continuously feel worthless
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• You are approached by a potential client suffering from clinical depression. He has been treated on and off by doctors for over 20 years‚ has a lifestyle of moving around and engaging in hedonistic activity. He is not currently registered with a doctor. He wants to use CBT to control his depression alongside smoking cannabis. How would you respond to this case? 1. Only accept him with signed GP consent and liason with the GP in relation to treatment 2. Goals – medication compliance and reduction
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