Unit 4222-212 Outcome 1 1. Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort. It's important because, if you look only at the pain itself and not other factors such as fear, you will miss the opportunity to address that fear and by addressing fear, you could potentially reduce the amount of pain relief the individual will require (avoiding some of the unpleasant side effects when taken in large doses). Similarly, a person may not speak up about just how much pain they are in because they don't want to be a 'nuisance' - pain is not just uncomfortable or distressing psychologically, pain and fear both have effects upon the heart, oxygen requirements as a person breathes faster etc - so it is important to address it from all angles and not just one. 2.
They can stop people from suffering from hallucinations and dilusions , they can help with depression and they also help people who suffer from mood swings. 4. Explain the importance of recording and reporting side effects/ adverse reactions to medication. It is very important to record any side affects to monitor the situation. If the side affects are reoccurring then staff must seek medical attention and request a medication review so that the service user stops experiencing them.
Outcome 1 Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort: Holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort: If person is lack of capacity to explain pain (dementia or mental problems) It is imortant a holistic view to managing the pain. Using pain killers if GP suggest is to minimase pain. Agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and discomfort: Pain awareness All healthcare professionals should be alert to the possibility of pain in older people, and to the fact that older people are often reluctant to acknowledge and report pain. Pain enquiry Any health assessment should include enquiry about pain, using a range of alternative descriptors (eg sore, hurting, aching). Pain description Where pain is present, a detailed clinical assessment of the multidimensional aspects of pain should be undertaken including: • sensory dimension: the nature, location and intensity of pain • affective dimension: the emotional component and response to pain • impact: on functioning at the level of activities and participation.
Some people feel afraid of what their future might hold, the medication they might need and the loss of the self-image they had. By minimizing arthritis inflammation, pain can be reduced significantly. Hypnosis can help to minimise pain and to regain self-image, through visualisation and positive affirmations. Hypnosis can help in many ways to relieve pain and to also give the patient back some self-esteem and self-confidence that they might have lost as Rheumatoid arthritis can be disfiguring. This I have seen first hand with my mother.
Div Explain how the responsibilities of all concerned with the care of an individual can be supported by a risk assessment It can be supported by a risk assessment because having a risk assessment ensures all concerned about the care of the individual that they are under safe care as all risks have been identified and found a way to prevent them etc. Dv Describe two different uses of a risk assessment in adult social care settings. Risk assessment can be used to show the potential danger in activities that the individual may want to be apart off therefor making them aware of the dangers and a risk assessment can be
They should know and understand the type they have and seek advice. GP and hospitals can provide specialist incontinence advisers they can provide information on products, behavioural therapy, medical or surgery. Be able to support the use of equipment to manage continence 1. Recommended equipment for the individual The continence nurse give the individual information about equipment available for continence they will also advise you on how to help the individual with continence. Staff training, care plans, fellow colleagues and senior member will also be able to advise both the individual and yourself on equipment.
However, the basis of lupus treatment involves corticosteroids, a drug related to cortisol, a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. These are potent drugs, so doctors must seek the lowest dosage with the greatest benefits. Finally, immunosuppressives may be used for patients with kidney or central nervous system problems. These drugs restrain the overcharged immune system by hindering the production of immune cells. Although the symptoms of lupus can be uncomfortable and the complications life threatening, the disease can be managed and those suffering from it can maintain a high quality of life
3) Describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required. Common adverse reactions are diarrhoea, skin rashes, sickness, facial swelling, blistering of the skin and wheezing. These can all be recognised by reading the side effects on medication packets or contacting a pharmacist. The appropriate action to take if a person supported is having an adverse reaction is to contact doctors/hospital so they can be treated appropriately. 4) Explain the different routes of medicine administration.
Thomas about her disease and its outcome may be needed. Explaining how cancer metastasis and what to expect at each stage will give Mrs. Thomas a sense of control. It will allow her to make informed decisions about her own care such as; implementing advance directives and or code status documents. Reiterate that pain control will give her more quality time with loved ones and allow her to be independent for as long as possible. The goal is to keep her pain under control if not completely relieved.
Materials: The main goal is early removal of catheter; delegating role to the appropriate personnel (see Appendix C). 2. The measurement before and after implementation of the propose solution (see Appendix C), gathering data from hospital records as it related to incidence of CAUTI over three month, six month and one year-period. Methods: Meeting was head with the administrative personnel and nursing managers to help establish the guidelines for all employees working with patients and educating them on the important of preventing catheterization which leads to CAUTI. The concept of team building will be the central of the discussion of these nursing meetings and coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary action.