Nurses are primarily responsible for preventing bleeding, the early recognition of signs of bleeding, and prompt intervention for its management. Patient education regarding their disease process, prompt reporting of complications, and how to reduce the risk of bleeding is essential....
Research has notyet demonstrated the most effective methods for improving QOL and functional capacity for HFpatients. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the effect of a nurse-ledintervention on QOL and functional capacity, compared to usual medical management of HF.Framed ...
4. Prepare the client for hemodialysis. 4. Answer: 1. Administer oxygen Airway and oxygenation are always the first priority. Because the client is complaining of shortness of breath and his oxygen saturation is only 89%, the nurse needs to try to increase his levels by administering oxygen....
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is disabling, with symptoms such as chronic cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness of breath and increased infections of the respiratory passage. The aim was to examine the effects of a structured educational intervention programme at a nurse-led primary healt...
Improving Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure: Specialist Nurse Intervention from Research to Practice, Second Editiondoi:10.1002/9780470750551Heart failure is a condition that often results in chronic tiredness and shortness of breath. It also requires complex nursing and medical treatment, especially ...
4. shortness of breath, chest pain, and anxiety. Strategy: Determine the significance of each answer choice. (1) symptoms of hypernatremia, along with restlessness, weakness, coma, tachycardia, flushed skin, oliguria, fever (2) symptoms of hypoglycemia, normal blood sugar 70-110 mg/dL (3...
Each site had its own intervention team, although the same nurse provided the nursing intervention for both health systems during much of the study. Usual Care Patients in the usual care group received care at the discretion of their clinicians, which could include care from cardiology, ...
The main objective of the BEAT-HF study is to evaluate the effectiveness of this remote care transition intervention in reducing all-cause 180-day hospital readmissions for older adults hospitalized with heart failure. We will also assess 30-day readmissions, all-cause mortality, hospital days, hos...
Is a nurse-led telephone intervention a viable alternative to home care and standard care for patients receiving at home chemotherapy treatment? Home care nursing has been shown to be a valuable service for patients receiving oral chemotherapy; however,associated costs can be high and telephone-based...
Learn about assessment, intervention, and teaching for patients with this progressive debilitating disease.Caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries: Are you up to the challenges?September 11, 2009 Many patients face prolonged recovery and permanent disability after a traumatic brain injury. This...