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A nursing diagnosis is a current or potential problem that the patient has that the nurse can diagnose and treat for the most part independently. For example pain is a nursing diagnosis that may be related to an abdominal incision. The nurse can then come up with a care plan to reduce the patient's pain by repositioning, or having the patient listen to music to relax.
medical diagnosis illness focused whereas nursing diagnosis care focussed or patient focussed
That would depend on the particular patient involved.
Leslie D. Atkinson has written: 'Clinical guide to care planning' -- subject(s): Nursing Assessment, Nursing care plans, Nursing diagnosis, Patient Care Planning 'Understanding the nursing process' -- subject(s): Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing Process, Nursing diagnosis, Outlines
Nursing is a complex profession that involves the care and well being of the patient. Research in the nursing profession is very important , and can lead to important discoveries as well as diagnosis
When the physician has certified that the patient has 6 months or less to live (for any reason), they can be admitted to hospice.
There is the possiblility of hysterectomy being preformed in out patient. The Supracervical laparoscopic is the name of the type of procedure that is commonly used.
This is when Uterus and cervix is removed, leaving the ovaries in place. This may be due to abnormal mentrual cycle, endometriosis, abnormalites. Leaving the ovaries allows the patient to be free of hormone replacement.
Nursing diagnosis for dengue patient. 1. The main target in treating a dengue patient is to reduce the fever. This can be done by tepid sponging,giving acetaminophen and encouraging patient to drink alot of water 2.next the platlet level is monitors continuously with blood test and blood transfusion is done to prevent great loss of platelet. 3.An IV transfusion of normal saline is done to hydrate patient to help them urinate and to remove the virus via urine.
Jacques L. Sherman has written: 'Guide to patient evaluation' -- subject(s): Medical history taking, Medical records, Nurses' instruction, Nursing, Nursing Assessment, Nursing texts, Physical Examination, Physical diagnosis
Stoke Nursing Care Plan You are assisting the RN in mapping Mr. Osland s care plan. Name 3 possible nursing problems diagnosis that you as the nurse may need to assist in his care management. Give one nursing intervention and one rational diagnosis (Stroke) � Nursing Problem Nutritional impairment, deficit � Nursing Interventions Monitor food intake � Rational Ensure the patient has a proper meal � %3
There are several nursing diagnoses for powerlessness. Some of these include the patient saying they can't control the situation at present or their self-care, passivity, not doing or being able to do self-care, anger over the situation, and the like.