The Delirium Effect: The Improper Use of Restraints in the Elderly Abstract This study examined the use of restraints in the elderly who were diagnosed with Delirium in a hospital setting. A major issue is the over utilization of restraints and the lack of appropriate, documented rationale. There were two types of methods used in this study, the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods. Two test groups were chosen at random with permission from the family of the patients…
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Quality Leadership Task 1 A. Nursing-Sensitive Indicators Nursing-sensitive indicators reflect the structure, process and outcomes of nursing care. The structure of nursing care is indicated by the supply of nursing staff, the skill level of the nursing staff, and the education/certification of nursing staff. Process indicators measure aspects of nursing care such as assessment, intervention, and RN job satisfaction. Patient outcomes that are determined to be nursing sensitive are those that improve…
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state-monitored nursing homes last year (Ryan, 2016).” Nursing home occupants are suffering from poor quality of life and mistreatment. There are many types and signs of abuse to be aware of, involved with the mistreatment taking place in these homes. Was there ever any serious involvement with the government to protect the elders, and if so has there been any progress? Family members and loved ones need to be more involved when it comes to those they put into nursing homes under the care of others without…
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Nursing Diagnosis Parts of Diagnosis Nursing Process: DETERMINE PT. RESPONSES TO HEALTH PROBLEMS PROVIDE CARE AT DIFFERENT LEVELS AIMS ARE PREVENTION & SELF-CARE AS GOALS Parts of Nursing Diagnosis: Assessment: COLLECTION OF DATA ASKING QUESTIONS OBSERVING THE PATIENT GATHERING INFO PATIENT HX & PHYSICAL 1.Collect Data 2. Validate Data- check it over again! 3. Data organization and Documentation Diagnosis: Analysis of data Steps for Data analysis: 1. Recognize Trend 2. Compare with standards…
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Patricia Moore 1260239100 HLTEN515B Older Clients Assessment 2 Aged Care 2 P/T November group L 26 April 2013 HLTEN515B Assessment 2 – Short Answer Questions Student Name Student Number Date Instructions: Please answer the following questions in a new Word doc and upload to my.TAFE on completion. There is no word limit on each question, however please ensure you answer the question thoroughly and reference where you sourced your information from. You…
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RTT Task One: Nursing Sensitive Indicators Angela Kroemer Western Governors University RTT Task One: Nursing Sensitive Indicators An important aspect of nursing care, nursing-sensitive indicators provide measurements of how a health care facility as a whole provides quality care to its customers: the patients, their families, and the community it serves. An understanding of what these indicators are and how they are used allows nurses and the entire health care team to monitor patients…
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profession of nursing will without a doubt face many hardships, trying times, extensive work hours, as well as difficult decisions to make. However, many people do not know that along with all of the other trials nurses may face on a daily basis, nurses may encounter many moral or ethical dilemmas in the work place. This is even more prominent amongst nurses who dare to venture into the specialty of psychiatric mental health nursing. A psychiatric mental health nurses duties include typical nursing duties…
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Why Many People Turn To Nursing Homes Your loved ones will likely need some help with the activities of daily living. Many people do not mind helping their loved ones. However, it is often not possible for family members to be around all of the time. That is why many people turn to nursing homes. When most people put their loved ones in a nursing home, they do not suspect that anything bad will happen. Nursing homes are required to comply by both state and federal laws. Failing to adhere to these…
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one of the following nursing interventions for a client in pain is based on the gate-control theory? A) Giving the client a back massage B) Changing the client’s position in bed C) Giving the client a pain medication D) Limiting the number of visitors Correct Answer: A Which of the following statements made by a client's family is the most reliable for use in the evaluation of a client's outcome? "Mom has been eating 90% of all of her meals since she's been home." 17. Nursing interventions should…
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Primary Care Approaches Patricia L. Jackson Allen, MS, RN, PNP, FAAN Booster Seat Usage for Children 4 to 8 Years of Age Debbie Gearner Thompson, Brian Robertson C hild restraint devices have significantly decreased child injury and death rates as the result of motor vehicle crashes. Despite these devices, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death in children 4 years of age and older (Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP], 2011)…
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