Termination Summary Upon termination from the hospital ward, the patient smiled. Her demeanor was much calmer and more serene than when she was admitted, which was under severe stress. Therefore, I noticed many behavioral changes in both the patient and in me during the course of her stay. For example, when the woman first entered the hospital, she was completely tense. She had trouble sleeping and did not know how to communicate her needs to the nurses without becoming upset. She also had trouble eating during the initial phase of her treatment. However, during the course of treatment she grew to trust me and the doctors and she became more relaxed. Her memory remains severely impaired, but she seems more present and aware of her surroundings. Before her discharge the patient was eating regularly, sleeping better, and was more outgoing and talkative. The behavioral changes she exhibited were therefore positive all around. I also perceived some behavioral changes within myself as the result of working with the patient. Because I was a little nervous at first, I was also acting tense and anxious. I did not talk to the patient very much when she was first admitted. However, immediately before discharge we were talking frequently. During the course of our treatment I found myself spending more time by her side and touching her hand more. Communication became easier, as I was more willing to open up to her and ask her questions. Therefore, both our behaviors became...
As with more trauma victims, she needed both mental and physical safety nets. We were able to provide her with the sense of safety during the course of her stay at the hospital. She was isolated from potentially harmful influences outside the hospital and was not in any physical danger. Being attended to by nurses and doctors, her long-term safety was also being cared for, because she was offered medications and a sound course of treatment. Because our main objective was to provide for the patient's safety, my most effective nursing duties involved providing for the patient's safety, comfort, and well-being. Included in our treatment plan were orders to keep the patient well-fed, as well as reducing the amount of external stimuli that might agitate her. The nature of her trauma demanded that she remain in as peaceful environment as possible and also receive nutritious meals. Her treatment outcome was positive as the result of fulfilling these obligations.
Nursing Assessment Taking the history of a patient is a crucial aspect of patient assessment and treatment. A good history can mean the difference between a successful patient outcome and unsatisfactory outcomes. However, taking a complete and useful history is a skill that is developed by means of training and practice; it is not some talent that is innate (Bickley & Szilagyi, 2007; McKenna et al., 2011). According to Craig (2007)
Downsizing and Change Management In any organization, the only permanent reality is change if the firm wants to thrive and succeed in the global economy. In times of extreme hardships, companies will some times have to make decisions, which are fairly harsh but are immensely important for survival of the firm. Downsizing is one such decision and while it appears unfair to some, it is actually the only way a company
Violence against pregnant women is a commonplace phenomenon and this research paper will explain the background of violence against pregnant women. Women undergo different forms of violence for instance, beating, threats, raping and unwilling prostitution. Some years back, it wasn't a big issue as approach towards women was a tad bit different back then. Men were treated as the dominant sex due to their physical strength. So is the case
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Strategic Recommendations for a Reduction of Operating Costs for Burn Care Unit Burn Care Unit is a healthcare organization operating the 40-bed unit. Since its formation, Burn Care Unit business has been profitable with an increase in revenues, however, the organization has faced challenges in recruiting the professional nurses, which forces them to adopt the Baylor plan. The plan is an overtime policy that adopts 36 hours pay for nurses who
American Meat Packing Corp., 362F.3d 418 (7th Cir. 2004). On November 15, 2001, 350 workers at the American Meat Packing Corporation (AMPC) showed up for work and were told they had been terminated. Because they were not notified 60 days prior to termination, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, U.S.C. § 2101-2109, the WARN Act, did not apply. The purpose of the 1989 WARN Act was to create a buffer
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