What role does immunity play when caring for a patient that is experiencing a high amount of stress due to a loss?
Discipline: Science
Care PlanCare Plan
You are the nurse caring for a 64-year-old male client who is postoperative day four on the medical-surgical unit after having an emergency right colectomy due to cancer. The client is NPO with a nasogastric (NG) tube to low intermittent suction. The client has a history of smoking and no other health problems. Vital […]
Improving Patient Care WorksheetImproving Patient Care Worksheet
An example of evidence-based practice (EBP) How EBP improves patient care Instructions: · Answer the questions listed below using complete sentences. · Use correct grammar, spelling and APA format. · Support your answers using credible sources such as textbooks, course materials, and evidence-based articles (1 Point)
Daily RoutineDaily Routine
Clinical judgment in our daily practice can influence how we (nurses) take care of our patients. Our everyday care of our patients also incorporate ethical care and charting. Why should nursing include evidence-based practice into their daily routine?
Care PlanCare Plan
You are the nurse caring for a 66-year-old female client with complaints of lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a low-grade fever over the past two days who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI). The client’s family reported the client was confused and incontinent with urine that […]
Communication Techniques WorksheetCommunication Techniques Worksheet
Communication techniques used to promote safety within the healthcare facility. Communication techniques used to provide optimal patient care. Instructions: · Answer the questions listed below using complete sentences. · Use correct grammar, spelling and APA format. · Support your answers using credible sources such as textbooks, course materials, and evidence-based articles (1 Point)
Mobility that Promotes a Healthy LifestyleMobility that Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle
Mobility can have either a positive or negative impact on our patient’s lives. You are the nurse of an older adult who is being discharged and need to provide education for the promotion of safe ambulation. How can mobility promote a healthy lifestyle?
Patient Falls WorksheetPatient Falls Worksheet
Complete all lesson content and assigned readings. Make sure that you are focusing on: · Common causes of patient falls · Actions to prevent falls Instructions: · Answer the questions listed below using complete sentences. · Use correct grammar, spelling and APA format. · Support your answers using credible sources such as textbooks, course […]
Common HazardsCommon Hazards
Take some time to research the many hazards that you will face as you take care of your patient. Describe one hazard that could harm you and/or you patient in the healthcare setting. What actions can nurses take to prevent harm to your patient or self?
A Mental Health Concern-project completionA Mental Health Concern-project completion
Now, it’s time to turn in your course project. Remember your project should include the following: A Mental Health Concern – and the Patient or Community – for your project. A brief history of the patient including diagnoses and medications – or a brief description of the community issue. Any substance abuse, addiction or […]