Pain Management in the Elderly Pain is a complex‚ subjective‚ and unpleasant sensation derived from sensory stimuli and modified by memory‚ expectations and emotions (Merck & Co.‚ Inc.‚ 1995). It is a multidimensional and universally experienced phenomenon‚ however‚ the reactions and sensitivity to pain varies widely among individuals‚ especially for the geriatric population (65 years and older). Pain is a common experience for many elderly individuals that has negative consequences on their
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COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City LESSON PLAN ON THE TYPES OF NURSING CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS Submitted to: Clinical Instructor Submitted by: COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Vision A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-being of society and environment Mission Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel
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Camden County College Nursing Care Plan Student: Date:9/16/2103 Pt. Data Objective & Subjective Nursing Diagnoses Goals (Short & long term Interventions & Rationale Pt. Teaching Eval. Subjective Data Patient states “I am afraid all the steroids are going to make me fat.” And was crying Patient was asking questions about covering the butterfly rash. Patient showed concern about swelled hand. She stated she did not want to look “crippled. “ Objective Data Patient
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Nursing Care Plan: Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Lisa White Western Governors University Community and Population Health SZT 2 September 07‚ 2013 Nursing Care Plan: Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Personal Perceptions Quality of life is an individual concept that is different for each person. Personal perception of quality of life may differ from the reality of one’s life. My perception of quality of life and health promotion include a close relationship with spouse and family
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Oftentimes‚ the complexity of a patient’s condition may not allow for discharge from an acute care setting to their prior place of residence. Instead‚ the patient may be deemed more suitable for continued care in a long-term acute care facility (LTAC). I had the opportunity to care for a patient who underwent a complex discharge process‚ as he required long-term mechanical ventilation. To fully understand the intricacy of his discharge‚ it is important to recognize pertinent assessment data‚ interdisciplinary
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WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NURSING PROGRAM NURSING CARE PLAN General Information: Postop pt undergone a cholecystectomy Patient intials: R.M. Confidential Marital Status: SINGLE Student’s Name: Hanadi Abdou Age: 61 Birthdate: 12/3/1950 Religion: not specified (pt nonverbal) Clinical Instructor: Mary Servey Admittance date: 3/12/12 Interest: not specified (pt nonverbal) Date: 3/21/12 Class: Med Surg Diagnoses: Impaired skin integrity Diet: NPO Allergies: None
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NURSING EXAMPLE A Summary of Proposed Research Program for Master of Philosophy Title: The Delivery of Quality Nursing Care: A Grounded Theory Study of the Nurses ’ Perspective Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the delivery of quality nursing care from the perspective of practising nurses working in the acute public hospital setting of Western Australia (WA). The study will examine the actions and interactions attributed to quality‚ and factors identified as enhancing
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treatments have worked/what hasn¡¦t. á Changes from initial wound á Associated Symptoms ¡Vitching‚ pain‚ redness. A full ROS will also highlight any other problems that need to be addressed in order to maximise wound healing. Wound Assessment (Objective) Crisp and Taylor (2005) use the following headings when attempting to objectively describe a wound: Skin Integrity: á Open á Closed á Acute á Chronic Cause: á Intentional á Unintentional Severity: á Superficial á Penetrating
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Uterine prolapse is one of an assemblage of conditions jointly referred to as pelvic organ prolapse in which loss of pelvic support leads to the protrusion of pelvic organs (uterus‚ bladder‚ or bowel) into the vagina. Uterine prolapse is a common issue for females and might befall alongside with bladder prolapse‚ bowel prolapse or both. Support of the pelvic organs is provided by an overlying system of ligaments‚ fascia and muscles. There might be many reasons for loss of this support. A blend of
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organizations work hard for health in general. Health contains a lot of categories; the most important category is healthcare. There are many types of health care; two of them are Primary care and Acute care. Understanding what is needed to be known about health care are the definitions‚ similarities‚ and differences between Primary care and Acute care. What is health and how it has evolved? All that will be explained as follows. In ancient times Human Beings were using traditional ways to heal the injured
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