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PFT with asthma patients • Why do we need to use PFT with asthma patients? Pretto, J., et.al. (2013). Reasons for Referral for Pulmonary Function Testing: An Audit of 4 Adult Lung Function Laboratories. Respir Care. 58(3). Pp 507–510. This article emphasizes the importance of the use of PFTs as a tool to evaluate the diagnosis and management of the most respiratory conditions. This study was used to determine the underlying reasons for referring the patient for PFTs. It was observed that the…

Hello Richard - As nurse we do influence our patients decision in making permanent life choices. Knowledge is power, if these patients are not educated on the Rational for why we as nurse teach them to do certain things, getting them to be complaint can be very difficult. People can take action when it comes to their health, when they fully understand the ramifications of their actions or unhealthy lifestyle, as well as the benefits of these changes we are asking of the individual. A good…

There is always ways to improve patient care at the lab. Patient care is the top priority. Patients depend on the lab for correct results, so that their physician can diagnose and treat them accurately. It is crucial for lab staff to be focused and precise. Staff needs to minimize errors and follow correct procedures in processing specimens. All lab staff needs to be trained the using the same procedures, so all specimens are handled in the appropriate manner. Decisions need to be made rather…

glucose was undetectable. The patient never recovered from her coma. During the investigation, it was…

Patient Advocate: In my current occupation as a project manager for a countertop provider I am the liaison between the customer, shop, sales staff, and upper management. A major portion of my responsibilities is being the customer’s advocate. In a work environment with many different segments geared towards production, I am the sole connection the customer has to the various departments within the workplace. It is my responsibility to educate the customer of our industry and its…

DOI: 9/1/2014. The patient is a 38 -year-old female licensed vocational nurse who sustained a work-related injury to her low back while working with patient. The patient is subsequently diagnosed with sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter; low back pain; and strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter. As per office notes dated 7/14/16, the patient states that she has completed 5 sessions of physical therapy. It has helped her reduce her symptoms. She…

missed dose, such as HIV patients. For HIV patients, who require strict adherence to numerous prescriptions, missing a dose raises concerns as it increases the risk of developing drug resistance, progressing to AIDS, and subsequent morbidity or mortality. In a clinical setting, nurses administer medications as prescribed relieving the patient of the hassle of remembering to do so. However, once these patients leave the care of the nurse and healthcare team it is up to the patient to follow their…

DOI: 10/23/2006. Patient is a 69-year-old male assistant terminal manager/superintendent who alleges numerous work related injuries to his back, right shoulder and left elbow due to cumulative trauma. Per IME report dated 01/22/09, the patient has had microforaminotomies of the lumbar spine. Medications include Gabapentin, doxazosin, Vicodin and Celebrex. It was opined that the patient has reached maximum medical improvement. Per procedure reports, the patient underwent a bilateral L3-L4…

During the second week of class, one of my fellow classmates and I were provided the opportunity to engage with standardized patients (SPs), provide care, and develop our caring techniques (Bornais, J., El-Masri, M., Krahn, R. & Raiger, J., 2012). The scenario provided for this week involved Brandon Sharp, a gentleman who suffers from a spinal cord injury. When providing care for Brandon, my partner and I began by completing a focused assessment on his nervous system and moved onto bathing the…

safeguard patient information from theft. Every facility implements the system that adapt to their necessities, they take into consideration that they have to protect the paper and electronic information. Some of the security measures that can be implemented are: 1. Increase administrative control: this step can be achieved by updating the security policies and procedures; training employees in privacy and security; and keep updated background checks on employees that have access to patient…