every time he coughs | Monitor vital signsEstablish rapport with the patientInstruct patient to do deep breathing exercises and assist in splinting techniques during coughing episodes Promote comfort measures like backrub.Encourage diversional activities such as TV/radio.Force fluids to at least 2000ml per day and offer warm‚ rather than cold water. | -To establish baseline data -To gain trust and to promote patient’s cooperation.-Deep breathing facilitates maximum expansion of the lungs and splinting
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their family are educated about illness‚ medications‚ and other treatments‚ they are more likely to be interested in their healthcare and comply with the plan. An infection of the lungs triggers an inflammatory response‚ which results in edema in the alveoli. As a result of pulmonary edema‚ gas exchange becomes impaired leading to decreased activity tolerance. At the end of the shift‚ pt’s pulse oximetry will increase and remain above 90%. The nurse will position the pt’s bed into the semi-Fowler’s
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CASE STUDY IN NCM-103 (CARE OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS IN OXYGENATION‚ FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE‚ NUTRITION AND METABOLISM AND ENDOCRINE) Submitted to : Mr. Darren N. Constantino Submitted by : Olive Keithy Ascaño CASE STUDY 1 1. a. The possible fluid and electrolyte imbalances that the 78-year-old woman may experience are hyponatremia‚ hypokalemia and hyperkalemia because of nausea and vomiting that are common in these imbalances. b. The following interventions are
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Unit 232 - Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with Their Plan of Care Unit 232 - Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals 1.1 - Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals We need to know the normal range of movement of the muscles and joints so when moving‚ handling and positioning
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UNIT 46 (Unit reference number: H/601/9024) PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MOBILITY Section 1 1.1 Define mobility Mobility means the movement of individuals from a particular place or position to another whilst ensuring that their independence is maintained e.g. moving from a wheelchair to a bed or moving from one bed position to another. The definition of mobility‚ according to the dictionary‚ is the ability to move independently. 1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected
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Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings. There are different legislations that govern the use of medication within social care settings: The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971 The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs 2006 The Data Protection Act 1998 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Access to Health Records Act
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING NURSING PROCESS FORM: PART I – ASSESSMENT Student: Date of Care: 3/4/13 Client’s Initial: WB Room # 1011 Occupation: Teacher Age: 59 Sex: F Race: Black Religion: Christian Admission Date: 3/1/13 Primary Language: English Role in family: Widowed from husband Stage in Life Cycle: Generativity vs. Stagnation Surgery date(s) this admission: N/A Chief complaint: Brain Dysfunction/Traumatic‚ closed injury Admission Diagnosis:
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If Proposition 56 is passed during the Ballot of 2016‚ many lives will be saved from the wrath of tobacco products. Many consumers of tobacco products are slowly dying after every toke taken because of the chemicals in each cigarette. Now tobacco companies are spending millions to defeat Proposition 56 because in every other state that’s raised tobacco taxes‚ smoking rates go down (Yeson56). If smoking rates are going down because of the tax increase‚ that means that less smokers. The lower the rate
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Unit 67: Support Individuals in their Relationships Unit code: HSC 3019 Unit reference number: R/601/8578 QCF level: 3 Credit value: 4 Guided learning hours: 27 Candidate name: David Hugh Morgan Candidate number: 1. Understand factors affecting the capacity of individuals to develop and/or maintain relationships 1.1 Analyse reasons why individuals may find it difficult to establish or maintain relationships There are several factors that come into play here. There may
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4DEP Activity C - 3 Why I have identified the development techniques of: Assisting the HR manager Reading the policy Assisting the HR manager I would like to assist the HR manager during the next recruitment process as this will help me gain a better understanding of the process. If I assist her during the process rather than observe her I will be getting hands on experience. The benefits of this are being able to gain experience and knowledge from the manager‚ I will have a better understanding
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