Motivation is key, and is what initiates and sustains behaviour (Losier, Bourque & Vallerand, 1993, p. 154). Individuals may be motivated to partake in health promoting activities by doctors who provide clear messages as to why the behaviour change is important, by marketing materials in their community, if there is no fee to pay to partake and the location of the activity or group (Biedenweg, 2014, p. 5). For Joan she faces further barriers, as she is the primary carer for her husband (Stuart- Hamilton, 2011, p. 74). Joan may have a strong sense of obligation to care for her husband and may feel guilt if she leaves (Stuart- Hamilton, 2011, p. 74). As a result, health-promoting activities need to be integrated into Joan’s life, along with supportive networks (Stuart- Hamilton, 2011, p. 76).…
If a nursing intervention follows the nursing process, e.g., assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate – it demonstrates the clinical reasoning that supports the patient care. As cited by Alfaro-Lefevre (2012) Skip the principles of assessment and diagnosis and it’s easy to jump to conclusions, miss risks, and give care based on assumptions rather than evidence. Assessment errors and omissions are a major cause of adverse outcomes. If you fail to plan before implementation, the risk of adverse outcomes also increases. Skip evaluation, and reflective nursing practice (not to mention patient safety) goes out the door (p. 1).…
Each intervention listed has a label name, a definition, a set of activities to carry out the response, and background readings (The University of Iowa School of Nursing [TUISN], 2013, para. 2). Furthermore, NIC concentrates its interventions on individuals, families as a whole, and communities. Additionally, the focal point of NICs structure includes treatment, prevention, and health promotion. ANA recognizes NIC, and this standardized language has been adopted and utilized in many healthcare settings finding it beneficial to the standard of care. Moreover, health care agencies are using NIC for nursing treatments and are seeing the effectiveness beneficial.…
In the document, The Single Scope of Clinical Nursing Practice, the ANA states that the core of essence of nursing practice “is the nursing diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and to illness”. This core of the clinical practice of nursing is dynamic, and evolves as patterned human responses. It is amenable as nursing interventions are identified and nursing diagnoses are formulated and classified. Nursing skills and patterns of intervention are made more explicit, and patient outcomes responsive to nursing intervention are evaluated” (American Nurses Association , 2010, p.…
This paper is the summary analysis of the health assessment of a family based on the family-focused questions of the following eleven health patterns: 1. Values, health perception 2.Nutrition 3.Sleep/Rest 4.Elimination 5.Activity/Exercise 6.Cognitive 7.Sensory-Perception 8.Self-Perception 9.Role Relationship 10.Sexuality 11.Coping. In the course of the interview and assessment, the author identified two wellness nursing diagnoses for the family that also form part of this paper.…
One nursing intervention to assist in achieving this goal is to provide the family with time management techniques to assist Steven in designating time to spend quality family time with Hannah and the two children. He can assist in everyday tasks such as washing, helping Hannah with the baby and playing with the children. As the nurse, it is appropriate to provide the family with information and resources to implement this intervention. This may include providing Hannah and Steven with daily or weekly planners which will assist with improving organisation and arranging family activities with Steven’s schedule. As Hannah is worried about how she will cope when Steven is away for work, it will be beneficial for her to plan a flexible timetable…
assessing/monitoring breathing, airway maintenance, breathing techniques, positioning, effective coughing, oxygen therapy, suctioning, exercise conditioning, and hydration (Ignatavicius, 2016). The priority nursing assessment is breathing. Paying attention to note the speed, depth, and effort that is being used is important (Ignatavicius, 2016). It will provide a reference to how the patient is responding to the treatment. This monitoring should be done every two hours so any worsening symptoms can be dealt with in a timely fashion.…
Nursing Diagnosis: Imbalanced Nutrition: less than body requirements as evidence by lack of food interest, decreased amount of food intake, altered taste sensation, and is observably thin. Assessment Data (include both objective and subjective data if relevant) Resident’s Strengths Resident Goals/Outcomes Nursing Interventions (How will you facilitate your resident reaching the stated goals?) Theoretical Rationale for Nursing Interventions (Cite your reference source) Evaluation of Resident Goals/Outcomes Consistently eats less meats and vegetables (RC, personal correspondence, October 5th, 2015). Production of thick mucus occurs while eating, making it difficult for resident to swallow (RC, personal correspondence, October 12, 2015).…
Any changes could indicate changes in the ICP. Any, pupil change is significant, especially if they become sluggish, or unequal (Urden el at., 2014). Next per physician order the head of the bead should be position flat of 30-45 degrease this improves the ICP and facilitates venous drainage which in turn lowers the ICP (Urden el at., 2014). Repositioning the patient, also aids in lowering the ICP at 5 minutes as mention by Olsen et al. (2013).…
Exploring the Accelerated Nursing Program Introduction to Nursing Karissa Rice University of Missouri – Kansas City Over the years, nursing has become a growing field. There has been talk since I can remember in high school about the shortage of nursing. The field is requiring more nurses as previous nurses are retiring and a variety of field’s are expanding. The shortage is still seen today, it is thought the nursing shortage will become more serious within 10 years (Ellis & Hartley, 2012, P.33).…
This assignment is conducted of an action plan to help evaluate two key areas which have been identified during a completion of a SWOT analysis. My first key area to develop is confidence. Weaknesses have been acknowledged during my first year of nursing which include being an introverted person and being hesitant to attempt a new clinical skill. Opportunities have been recognised to help overcome my lack of confidence which consist of directing myself to the clinical skills website, and also embracing every opportunity that is presented to me within placement. My second key area of development is pharmacology, as my main area of improvement is understanding the different medications used and how they work.…
The two research articles by Olson, D.M & McNett el at. (2013) and Olson & Lewis el at. (2013), both having Olson as the primary author present research regarding ICP. Moreover, both of the articles used similar samples for their research.…
Outcomes According to the Medical Dictionary online (n.d.) outcome is defined as the condition of a patient at the end of therapy or a disease process, including the degree of wellness and the need for continuing care, medication, support, or education. The intended outcome of the case study was to assess patients' self-efficacy for managing chronic diseases using the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale. The case study findings indicated that there was an increase in participant’s self-efficacy post intervention. Intervention Effectiveness…
The Professional Nurse: Past. Present, and Future While pondering what comprises a professional nurse, a few things come to mind. A professional nurse should have empathy, first and foremost. The professional nurse should also be knowledgeable since the profession has no room for error. She or he should be able to communicate with patients as well as other health care professionals.…
After gathering this information, I will explain how each family member understands the causes of their health problems. I will address the family members’ questions in regards to potential genetic risks. After obtaining all of the above information, I will describe what nursing intervention strategies the family health nurse can…