University of Iowa Evidence for Catheter Removal in Regards to Reducing Catheter-Associated Infection For this project we chose to investigate the topic of urinary catheters and nursing interventions that can be used to help lower infections contracted through the use of catheters in a hospital setting. This is an important topic to learn more about because catheter-associated infections due to unnecessary catheter use is an ongoing problem…

1 Case Study Mrs Green (20 marks for general description) Mrs. Green is a 55 year old female who had a total knee arthoplasty 3 days ago. The client is on 6 hourly observations. The last set of observation are: Temp 36.5 C, RR 22, HR 110, BP 170/86mmHg and SpO2 98% on room air. She has been complaining of ‘awful pain’ in her knee. She has refused to have a shower and do her routine ROM exercises due to the pain in her knee. She requires assistance to perform ADLs at this stage and expresses…

Effective Nursing Interventions in HealthCare Name Institutional Affiliation: Effective Nursing Interventions in HealthCare SafeTalk Program in Tackling HIV/AIDS SafeTalk is one of the most successful nursing programs adopted healthcare practice. It is a multi-component, motivational, interview-based, and safer sex- guidance curriculum for individuals with HIV/AIDS. This technique has demonstrated that it is an outstanding tool in qualitative evaluation of patients suffering from HIV/AIDS…

Delegation is the process of making appropriate nursing judgment to achieve maximum patient care outcomes. This process is done by the registered nurse, with the understanding of the organizational structure, policies and culture of the institution. This skill has to be mastered by the registered nurse regardless of the method of nursing care delivery. This process can be challenging as well as a learning experience to gain proficiency in delegation and maintain the safety and well being of the…

Introduction: Mrs. Pink, aged 75 was admitted to the orthopaedic ward after suffering a fall at home, resulting in an intracapsular fracture of the hip at the femoral neck. Mrs. Pink has a history of cancer and cardiac diseases and has severe rheumatoid arthritis. Due to ageing patients putting a great deal of strain on the health care system, the incidences of hip fractures in the elderly are a major concern and requires careful consideration regarding treatment. Known as a major cause of disability…

Nursing Interventions Nurses play a vital role in observing and interpreting the current symptoms of patients. It is vital that nurses are able to understand the overall symptoms associated with certain diseases and drugs and can confidently present this information to the physician for review and proper patient treatment. Here, the patient's symptoms are suggesting a distinct and dangerous disease as well as possible side effects from Fentanyl. The patient's overall symptoms and lab work suggest…

Nursing interventions and implications for nursing practice Nursing intervention of patients with valvular disease incorporates a number of nursing diagnoses. Nursing management interventions mainly focus on achieving adequate cardiac output, maintaining fluid balance and education on the patient and the family members. Cardiac output Patients suffering from cardiac valvular disease have low cardiac output. It occurs due to decrease in the forward flow of blood through a stenotic valve, bidirectional…

Mrs. Newman has been experiencing hoarseness and a change in her voice, but she did not seek medical help until she began to have difficulty swallowing. After being seen by her healthcare provider, she is scheduled for outpatient surgery for a direct laryngoscope to obtain a culture and take a biopsy. Mrs. Newman arrives at the outpatient surgical department at 6:30 am and is escorted to her room. The admitting nurse begins her assessment; 1. Which question is most important for the nurse to…

How did the CIS ‘know’ that an MRI of the brain is/was and appropriate intervention? Clinical Information Systems (CIS) is a type of electronic computer system database that has the capability of storing clinical information for healthcare delivery (Biohealthmatics.com, 2016). CIS has been implemented in many clinical settings to help guide clinicians with decision making abilities to provide appropriate treatments based on the patient’s history of illness, age, and other information of care provided…

Interventions and Cognitive Function Introduction Nursing is a way for people to improve the lives of those who have suffered an illness. In one way or another people have been effected by the care of a nurse. The elder adult population is one who falls victim to certain types of illnesses that are not common in younger generations. The mind is an endless maze that is unimaginably complex. Dementia is one of many illnesses to the brain that can change the way a person behaves and the way they…