FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 2017 BUNDLE
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 2017 BUNDLE
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CAQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

To explain:

How are going to use caring practices to help Mrs. L’s crying knowing that your day has just started and you have many nursing interventions yet to complete?

Case summary:

Mrs. L is a 52-year-old patient is being treated for lymphoma. She is discouraged about the current status of her health. She had a lot of muscle pain. She is receiving care in a unit with more number of sick patients and limited staffs.

(a)

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The nurse should get on to the side of Mrs. L and touch her shoulder which is an example of caring touch. This is a comforting approach to the patients who are facing frightening, painful, and embarrassing situations. The nurse should listen to the patient in order to understand the reason for her crying. Though, the nurse having much more work yet to be completed, has to spend some time to the patient’s difficulty.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Mrs. L explains that her pain is very bothersome and worse when she was alone. Mrs. L and the nurse determined that an injection would be beneficial for her pain. In what way, you show caring to Mrs. L in the way you administer the injection for her muscle pain?

Case summary:

Mrs. L is a 52-year-old patient is being treated for lymphoma. She is discouraged about the current status of her health. She had a lot of muscle pain. She is receiving care in a unit with more number of sick patients and limited staffs.

(b)

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The nurse has to proceed with the medical measures that help to relieve the patient from the pain. The nurse must follow a task-oriented caring procedure. This method of caring is used to seek consideration from the patient’s concern. While administering the injection, the nurse should talk with the patient quietly in order to provide support and reassurance.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Mrs. L seems to get better and comfortable and was crying less. You find out that your day is more controlled. What else can you do for Mrs. L?

Case summary:

Mrs. L is a 52-year-old patient is being treated for lymphoma. She is discouraged about the current status of her health. She had a lot of muscle pain. She is receiving care in a unit with more number of sick patients and limited staffs.

(c)

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The nurse should comfort the patient and should help to maintain the beliefs in order to get through the transition or event and to face the upcoming situations or future with a meaning. The nurse should motivate the patient to maintain a hope-filled attitude during her illness. The nurse could also provide spiritual caring according to the patient’s beliefs. Providing family support will also help to make her physically and emotionally comfortable.

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