Patient Observation

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(Hufford, et al., 2012) conducted a systemic single subject case study that focused on reducing the agitation level and poor adherence with rehabilitation treatment in an adult male with TBI. The adult male with TBI participated in behavioral contracting intervention while at rehabilitation hospital. While he participated in program the goal was to obtain at least one rating of agitation level each day. The intervention comprised of a behavioral contract that was presented by the staff that specified specific positive behaviors the patient needed to demonstrate in order to reach his goal of being discharged. The results of this study showed significant improvements immediately as the patient agitation ratings decreased 100 percent from the

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Observation: 72-Year-Old English Speaking Patients

S This observation was completed on March 16, 2017. The clinician’s name was Sarah and the client’s first initial was B. The client was a 72-year-old English speaking male. The client acquired a stroke ten years ago resulting in apraxia of speech. His facial muscles on the right side showed asymmetrical weakness on the right side. The client was one on one in the clinician’s office. Throughout the session, B was highly motivated and had a positive personality. O The first activity was a warm-up…

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IV Team Reflection

Description: For this journal entry, I want to focus on the observation experience I completed with IV team last Monday. For my observation specifically, I caught up with a member of the IV team later than most of the other students. The reasoning behind this revolved around the members of the IV team the day I did my observation. The other students in the group have worked with the same members of the IV team, however both members who the students had worked with were not scheduled to work this…

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Hnc Social Care Assignment

complete a graded unit and this consists of doing an activity with a patient in my care. I have discussed with the staff in my placement on who is the best to do my activity with. In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and NMC The Code which protects the patient from their name being used. I will be keeping my patients name anonymous, this is to do with confidentiality so that the patient is not recognised. Patient X is currently in hospital due to having a fall at home and breaking…

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Continuous Video Monitor Observation

as a means to observe a patient by a staff member to provide safety for the patient and staff. The patient sitter responsibilities can vary between each hospital but, typically include responsibilities such as caring for patients that are at risk for falling, confused, combative, homicidal or suicidal (Adams & Kaplow, 2013). Two categories have emerged for patients who would benefit from sitters, the first being those at high risk for falling, and the second being patients in a psychiatric crisis…

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Physical Therapy Case Study

with were outgoing and social. The patients who weren’t as social I don’t believe were faced with any psychosocial issues because Dr. Sette was able to make them feel comfortable and got them to talk and interact. In the nursing home setting, there were some patients that I felt could have been depressed from being alone and without social interaction. But a contributing factor to consider in the nursing home is many of the patients have some form of dementia which can also affect social interactions…

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001 health nvq lvl2 Essay

main duties are taking observations; Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, temperature and respiratory rate are all the main observations that are taken regularly, making sure all patients have had food and drunk reasonable amounts, making sure all patients have washed / showered. I am also responsible for making sure that patients observations and charts are up to date and that they're not missed out if they are on a certain type of infusion where their observations are needed to be taken…

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Dental Hygienist Observation Paper

During my observation at the dental facility, I was able to watch a wide range of activities performed by dental hygienists. These included patient assessments, in which hygienists carefully assessed patients' dental health conditions, noting any areas of concern or possible problems. I saw them perform extensive tooth cleanings using various tools including scalers and polishers, ensuring that plaque and tartar were effectively eliminated. One of my favorite aspects of being a dental hygienist is…

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Reflective Account On Clinical Placements

placements my responsibilities as a student nurse included regular patient observation assist with ADLs, medication and documentation, which required me to regularly apply my prioritising multiple tasks skill in accordance with patients’ need and clinical problem solving skill. An example of this situation is when I approached to a patient with reduced body temperature. I asked the patient if he took the shower just before the observation and he replied yes. I offered him some extra blanket, a pair of…

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Science: Careful Observation Essay

in different dietetic articles. * Chemistry has given a list of dietetic substances, arranged in the order of their richness * The stomachs of patients are guided by other principles of selection than merely the amount of carbon or nitrogen in their diet. * The patient’s stomach is the sole judge. * Careful observation at the bedside is the best guidance * “ She that teaches us that living chemistry, the chemistry of reparation, is something different from the chemistry…

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Essay about Sociology: Activities of Daily Living and Social Economic Status

Phyllis Diller said, “Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty. But everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out” (2). From this truth, I can begin to look in to the aging process and the effects on the human life course. From my observations, I will analyze and discuss social network, health aging, education level, social economic status, and daily activities in the assisted living facility for seniors over sixty-five. When I arrived at the facility Summerhill Villa, I walked in to…

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