Mrs Carter is suffering from left sided hemiplegic, this is, a unilateral paralysis of the left arm, leg, face and tongue; It may affect other functions such as hearing, general sensation and circulation. Nerves cross in the brainstem, so damage of the right side of the brain causes left sided paralysis. Similarly, whereas damage to the left side causes right sided paralysis. The Mild speech impairment which Mrs Carter is suffering from is caused by damage to the language centre of the brain after stroke occurrence. Keir et el (2007).
In managing Mrs Carter condition a nursing process and a nursing model must be employed for the care delivery. Timby (2009), states that a nursing process is an organised sequence of problem solving steps used for the delivery of care. The nursing process caters for the holistic needs of the …show more content…
(CQC, 2011)
A care plan is written agreement between the patient and the health professional which focuses on how to manage the patient’s health needs on a daily basis. (NHS Choice, 2014). Mrs Carter’s care plan has been provided as is presented in Appendix 2 of this essay.
In managing Mrs Carter condition her care needs was assessed to gather and analyse all information about her in order to meet the health needs, also her assessment will serves as a baseline information to evaluate future observations Linton (2012). Flanagan & Flanagan, (2012) argue that before the assessment the nurse needs to establish a positive therapeutic relationship, and empathise with the patient through effective communicating with patient, making patient feel comfortable and attending to patient’s immediate needs. Assessment should be a holistic and ongoing process whilst further information is being obtained as nurses interact with patient (Young et el,
In managing Mrs Carter condition a nursing process and a nursing model must be employed for the care delivery. Timby (2009), states that a nursing process is an organised sequence of problem solving steps used for the delivery of care. The nursing process caters for the holistic needs of the …show more content…
(CQC, 2011)
A care plan is written agreement between the patient and the health professional which focuses on how to manage the patient’s health needs on a daily basis. (NHS Choice, 2014). Mrs Carter’s care plan has been provided as is presented in Appendix 2 of this essay.
In managing Mrs Carter condition her care needs was assessed to gather and analyse all information about her in order to meet the health needs, also her assessment will serves as a baseline information to evaluate future observations Linton (2012). Flanagan & Flanagan, (2012) argue that before the assessment the nurse needs to establish a positive therapeutic relationship, and empathise with the patient through effective communicating with patient, making patient feel comfortable and attending to patient’s immediate needs. Assessment should be a holistic and ongoing process whilst further information is being obtained as nurses interact with patient (Young et el,