Furthermore, a nurse should perform an assessment to identify if there are any potential risks on Mrs. Flynn, the assessment will include the ABGs, to assess the acid-base balance and oxygenation status of the blood, x-rays because if Mrs. Flynn suffers from persistent pain the nurse should check for any possible fracture. Moreover, Mrs. Flynn suffers from a bruise on the forehead so she needs to do CT scan, MRI to assess for internal bleeding and also, they must perform confusion assessment method, to identify and recognize delirium quickly. (Nurses Learning) (Best practice, 2016) Discuss in detail a legal liability that the nurse might face referring to the ethical
Acute Renal Failure NU270 Assignment 6.1 7/26/2012 Patients that are in acute renal failure have many obstacles that they are faced with. The nurse should follow evidence based interventions when caring for them. Electrolyte imbalance, blood loss, infection, and nutrition are just a few of the issues the nurse must be educated about. It is important for the nurse to impose every intervention available to reduce the risk of infection in the patient experiencing acute renal failure. “Make sure appropriate hand hygiene is used.
The article by Steen (2007) is a Meta-analysis study focusing on perineal tears and episiotomy how they heal and the process involved. The findings were that most women experience pain due to perineal wounds, mothers should be asked about any concerns about the healing process of perineal wounds and most importantly, midwives should be trained to take care of these wounds and provide adequate pain relief. Developing a trusting relationship with a woman is also very important as this will promote good communication, opportunities to discuss perineal care, early detection of a delay in healing and possible infection. The article entitled, the need to avoid the routine use of episiotomy is a systematic review about the use of episiotomy. A series of randomized trials included 6 randomized controlled trials with 6600 women.
Malnutrition eventually affects other systems of the body. It can lead to things such as diarrhea, anemia, fatigue, disorientation, anxiety, irritability, tremors, amenorrhea, decreased immune system, and even slowed growth. Discussion Patients with malnutrition need education and possibly the intervention of a social worker. It is important for a nurse to be able to identify such a patient and to begin talking to them about their life style. As a nurse we need to ensure that patient’s nutritional needs are met and that they understand how to provide adequate nutrition to themselves and family.
Perspective Theory Janice perceives her urinary problems to dying young from bladder cancer like her mother. Using Ernestine Wiedenbach’s theory the nurse needs to address Janice’s anxiety and develop a plan of care that meets her need. The nurse can educate Janice on urinary tract infections and bladder cancer to reduce her anxiety. From Virginia Henderson’s perspective and fourteen components of basic nursing
To improve knowledge about how to do the ideal nursing intervention for clients with Strangulated Hernia. To do the necessary nursing intervention in hospital for client with Strangulated Hernia. To observe and understand the behavior of client having Strangulated Hernia. To develop our nursing responsibilities. To give the proper care and build a genuine nurse-patient relationship conducive to good health Etiology * congenital weakening of the abdominal wall, * traumatic injury, * aging, * weakened abdominal muscles because of pregnancy, or * increased intra-abdominal pressure (due to heavy lifting, exertion, obesity, excessive coughing, or straining with defecation).
Nurses play a major role in improving diabetes care and empowering patients to develop their self-management and life skills. Managing effectively this disorder is critical since it is associated with serious complications, which may lead to both reduction in longevity and quality of life (Mold et al. 2008). Early diagnosis of diabetes and early interventions can prevent the rise of complications. Obesity, adherence, diabetic foot, depression and micro- and macro-vascular complications are five of the many areas that pose the most challenges for nurses and other healthcare professionals in treatment of the disorder.
We are able to determine form the report that her general complaints are an episode of confusion prior to collapsing in the back yard, respiratory distress and tachycardia. Our systematic, hands on assessment begins with the ABC’s. The airway is visually assessed to make sure that it is open without any types of obstruction; this includes any increased mucus, vomitus, of foreign bodies. We must also consider that she recently started on lisinopril and need to check for any angioedema which could be a life threatening side effect. Breathing is assessed by watching the rise and fall of the chest,
The Patient Bill of Rights has a significant impact and is essential for the people who are in the health care organization for the purpose of getting treatment properly and easily. In this scenario, June is suffering from anorexia and the doctors feel she may need to be placed on a feeding tube to save her life. June agreed to the procedure but became combative, disoriented and refused to have the tube place the evening before the procedure was to take place. The patient bill of rights applies, as the patient has a right to know what treatment options are available to one and what the possible outcomes may be. The patient has a right to decide one’s medical care.
The information obtained in these diagnostic tests would indicate whether Karen is experiencing severe pain due to post surgery or RA. As a result focused nursing management strategies are discussed to identify the underlying cause/s of Karen’s complaints of severe pain post-surgery and immediate actions and rationales associated with mobilisation and major complications have been discussed to improve her condition. The differences between RA and osteoarthritis (OA) are compared and the clinical manifestations and pathophysiology behind each are addressed. Her discharge planning is also recognised to prevent further injury. The overall purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a clear link between theory and practice when required to assess, identify possible complications, manage and evaluate nursing care for a clinical patient.