Communication skills, family centred care and compassion are necessary attributes for a nurse to have, in order to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with pediatric clients. Nursing pediatric patients while having many similarities to nursing those of other age groups brings unique challenges due to the young age of the person. Nursing babies and children takes a special kind of nurse. One who is sensitive to the needs of the whole family. Skills in how to communicate effectively with both the pediatric patient and their parents are important for a nurse to foster to maintain good therapeutic relationships.
This highlights again the importance of collaborative working and effective handovers ( ). This information I felt was necessary to prepare myself for what may potentially be a difficult visit and also to prevent a potentially difficult situation had I been unaware of the family’s circumstances. Upon meeting Mum for the first time I observed a sociable lady who appeared happy and adjusting to life with a new baby. This was her fourth child and appeared to be confident in meeting babies’ needs, with good interactions observed. I began with routine questions asked at a new birth visit, however as I was aware of the families recent loss I felt it appropriate to
Assignment 1- Assess the needs of clients with alcohol/ and or drug issues. Part A – Assess the needs of clients with alcohol/ and or drug issues Kathy would be experiencing a range of feelings at the time of presenting, she could be feeling scared about what is going to happen and what she can do about her situation. She may be experiencing depressed feelings such as sadness, helplessness and feelings of worthless. In terms of her relationship breakdown she may be unsure and overwhelmed with her current position and relationship with her ex partner. She may also fear him and have serious concerns for her and her unborn babies safety.
It might be more crucial for the child to receive hospice care at home, so the child may avoid from suffering from separation anxiety. Upon searching for the best hospice program for their child, a parent will be concerned with the services that can be provided during this difficult time. Such services that hospice can provide for children are: * Emotional support * Respite care (temporarily relief for the parents from the hospice
Marie is directing patient centered care, but culturally, Carla prefers her family around her to support her and her help make decisions while Carla is recovering. One of the visitors in Carla’s room may be a partera who is helped Carla with the delivery and is helping with recovery. Carla may even have a trusted family member that will make decisions for her (Potter, Perry, Stockert & Hall, 2013). Delivering care to a patient in a way that is respectful to the patient and their family is crucial for several reasons. Culturally congruent care means taking in to account the beliefs and traditions of the patient and working them into the care plan.
The perpetrator may have been abused as a child; violence may have become a means of resolving disputes in the family/social network. Family history of violence. The stress of caring for a physically and/or mentally frail adult without adequate support can lead to abusive behavior towards the adult. Other events may have occurred to exacerbate the situation, such as a job loss, moving house, the death of a significant other, or financial problems. Dependency on the vulnerable person for money, shelter or emotional support can arouse resentment, sometimes abuse.
Although these events are unfortunate, they turn out to be the ones, through struggling with them, and through the support of family that Negi develops the strength and courage to become her own individual. The reader is taken from one scene to another, experiencing with Negi as she struggles to get equilibrium of her past days with her present. What is more, the emotional with-draw of her father and Puerto Rico creates a double-edged sword. Negi wishes to return to her original roots where she is more comfortable, and the people are all alike. She wants to return to her virtuousness self and have a source of strength and inspiration.
The Relationship among a Mother and Child The mother plays an important role in her daughter’s life; the child will learn her values from her and look up to her as a mother. The mother affects the child’s life by raising the child in a comfortable environment and doing various activities with the child. In the book, Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Tita, Roberto, and Esperanza do not have an instant connection with their mothers after they were born, resulting in them creating a stronger bond with their surrogate mothers. Tita’s relationship with her biological mother is unstable, making her believe that Nacha is her true mother because she is the only one who cares and understands her. The relationship between a mother and child
As a result of, the recent recession the group hardest hit were youth, the elderly, indigenous people, the disabled, and women (Social trends and emerging challenges and their impact on public health n.d.). It is social problems such as this that demands the most attention, from our public personnel. If problems such as this are going to be dealt with, by either a private or public agency, or the combination of both of these, there will be a need to hire extra staff, more employable hours will be needed, and the finances to do it (Schottland,
As Maslow’s hierarchy places needs in order which is most important and the first basic physical need is shelter which is priority. Professionals can support families like this by referring them to a housing society, which can help them get a new house. Also another benefit is that different professionals and agencies work together in partnership with parents early on when there are difficulties are arising in the families and not waiting until something serious happens before taking action. For example a health visitor may notice a mother or father stressing