Abstract Pressure ulcers are an important concern for the community in the health care setting that cause serious problems to patients‚ family members‚ and to the facility that treats the patient. The aim of this essay is to present the role of the community nurse in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with risk factors. Methods used is the research and review of articles and publications discussing the responsibilities and role of the community nurse. Results of the analysis of published papers
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certified wound and ostomy nurse. While she also takes care of wounds and ostomies‚ she also makes rounds for the anthesiologists on their PCA pumps and starts PICC lines. The most interesting thing I saw was a man who had a large abdominal wound and was being treated with a wound vac. He had acquired this wound as a result of and abscess caused by the mesh that was used to repair his abdominal hernia. Initially‚ when she saw him in the morning‚ she had decided to try and dress the wound using a dressing
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Diabetes HCS245 December 1‚ 2011 Mark Bradbury Diabetes Patients with lower socioeconomic status often times never seek primary care until seen by an Emergency Room doctor. At that moment he or she is told to see a primary physician for a condition known as diabetes. Although some individual think if they ignore the fact that they have been diagnosed with diabetes it will simply go away. This is a common and immediately life-threatening
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Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is a defect in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine‚ an area called the duodenum. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. An ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Etiology & Pathophysiology One’s digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid. But if the amount of acid is increased or the amount of protective mucous layer is decreased‚ he or she could develop an ulcer. Most
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Wound care (Pressure Ulcer) Descriptions During community placement‚ my mentor and I visited M (patient)‚ a 75years old lady‚ who was presented with a Pressure Ulcer‚ on the heel of her right leg. On arrival‚ my mentor asked me to manage M’s wound. However‚ I have observed and participate in carrying out this skill (wound care) with my mentor on several occasions. I explained the procedure to M and gained her consent to carry out the procedure. The preparation and application of aseptic technique
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prevention of pressure ulcers Judy Elliott describes a project that sought to improve tissue viability during the patient journey from admission to discharge Summary This article outlines the actions taken by one acute trust to implement evidence-based‚ best practice recommendations for pressure ulcer prevention. Initially‚ an exploratory study identified specific areas for practice development‚ particularly improving early risk assessment‚ intervention and focus on heel ulcers. Further actions included
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Wound Management Module code NURS09106 Banner No B00209786 Tutor Vicky Wilson Assignment Assignment 2 Word Count 3222 Submission Date 3rd May 2011 Introduction. The following assignment will take the form of a case study. The subject is a 79-year-old sikh gentleman‚ who will be known as patient X. Patient X only speaks English as his second language. Patient X has developed a wound on his right
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out with a serious disease called Trench Foot‚ was more common to encounter within soldiers than any other disease. This disease was caused by a combination of wet feet with lacerations which allowed infections to worsten within the insanitary conditions. This effected the men who stood for hours in waterlogged trenches without being able to remove wet socks or boots. Trenches were dug often at or near sea level. Conditions made it easier to get Trench Foot with the common temperatures of 30F to 40F
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Professional Nursing Assignment 1: Written Essay 1500-2000 words Topic: “Pressure ulcers are debilitating for the client and yet they are largely preventable”. Word count from Introduction to Conclusion: 1520 Abstract This paper will discuss how pressure ulcers are essentially a serious problem within healthcare settings and how prevention is accountable in the development in pressure ulcers. The paper explores various ways to prevent pressure ulcers‚ reducing the risk factors‚ the responsibility
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In the United States‚ foot fractures are a common injury in both children and adults. The fracture may occur in one of the 26 bones that help create the internal structure of the foot. A sports related injury‚ a sudden impact‚ stepping wrong on a sidewalk or dropping a heavy object on the foot are just a few of the ways a foot fracture may occur. Surgery for foot fractures may be required for more severe injuries. The associated costs are a varying factor. Under most circumstances‚ a patient’s medical
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