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ISBN 13: 9781118302408

Author: Ian Peate

This book gives a practical focus to the underpinning theory of nursing in order to help students through the academic part of their undergraduate course as well as their placement. The book is based on the activities of living model so each activity has its own chapter, allowing readers to dip in and out. It is essential reading for students, enabling them to understand and manage the many clinical issues they face on a daily basis when nursing adults on wards, in clinics and in the community setting.

Nursing Care and the Activities of Living 2nd Table of contents:

The Nature of Nursing
Lynn Quinlivan

Introduction

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Registration and Professional Accountability

Standards of Conduct and Performance

Maintenance of a Register of Nurses and Midwives

Duty of Care

Fitness to Practise

Nurses and Accountability

Nursing Hierarchy

Government Directives

The Structure of the NHS in England

The Structure of the NHS in Scotland

The Structure of the NHS in Wales

The Structure of the NHS in Northern Ireland

Conclusions

References

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Victoria Darby

Introduction

Defining a Vulnerable Adult and Abuse

Ethics and Safeguarding the Vulnerable Adult

Policies and Legislation for Safeguarding the Vulnerable Adult

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults from Unprofessional Nurses

Fitness to Practise Panels

Interprofessional Collaboration

Reporting Suspicions of Abuse as a Nurse

Assessing the Seriousness of Abuse

Reporting Suspicions of Abuse as a Student Nurse

Conclusions

References

Assessing Needs and the Nursing Process
Lynda Sibson

Introduction

Models of Nursing

Activities of Living

Organisation of Nursing Care

Nursing Practice

Nursing History

Elements in Nursing

Theories, Concepts, and Models

Nursing Process

Conclusions

References

Promoting Safety
Janet G. Migliozzi

Introduction

Risk Assessment

Common Risks in Health Care

Common Factors Affecting Patient Safety

Minimising the Risk of Medication Error

Minimising the Risk of Falls

Minimising the Risk of Health Care-Associated Infection

Conclusions

References

Communicating Effectively
David Briggs

Introduction

Talking to Patients, Carers, and Colleagues Effectively and Clearly Conveying and Receiving the Intended Message

Facilitating Patients and Their Carers to Communicate Effectively

The Importance of Listening Effectively

Potential Communication Difficulties

The Differing Methods of Communication Used by Individuals

Communicating with People from Different Cultures

Coping in a Very Specific and Difficult Situation

Using Body Language Effectively

Using the Electronic Means of Distributing Information

The Ability to Know When Someone Needs to Know a Piece of Information

Information and Record Keeping

Communication and Reflective Practice

Conclusions

References

Eating and Drinking: Fluid and Nutritional Care in Practice
Jane Say

Introduction

Nutritional Issues and Clinical Practice

Obesity

Undernutrition

Disease-Related Factors

Non-Disease-Related Factors

Providing Nutritional Care in Practice

Screening/Assessment to Identify Patients’/Clients’ Nutritional Needs

Body Mass Index

Weight Loss

Recent Dietary Intakes

Stress Factors/Nature of Current Illness

Further Action, Assessment, and Referral

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Nutritional Care

Monitoring and Re-Screening

Factors That Affect Nutritional Care: The Hospital and Care Environment

Assistance with Eating and Drinking

Food Provision

Nutritional Support

Improving Oral Intakes

Oral Supplements

Enteral (or Tube) Feeding

Specific Nursing Care Associated with Enteral Feeding

Parenteral Nutrition

Fluid Management in Clinical Practice

Clinical Assessment of Fluid Balance

Conclusion

References

Elimination – Alimentary and Urinary Tract
Muralitharan Nair

Introduction

The Oral Cavity

Pharynx

Oesophagus

Stomach

Small Intestine

Large Intestine

The Accessory Organs

Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders

Renal System

The Prostate Gland

Care of Patients with Urological Disorders

Conclusions

References

Breathing
Sean Mallon

Introduction

Structure and Function of the Respiratory Tract

Assessment of Respiration

Measuring Respiratory Rate, Depth, and Rhythm

Respiratory Sounds

Observation of Cough and Sputum

Other Methods of Assessing Respiratory Function

Aerosols and Nebulizers

Some Common Respiratory Diseases

Conclusions

References

Personal Cleansing and Dressing
Laureen Hemming

Introduction

Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

Cultural Perspectives

Nursing Care

Cleansing Products

Conclusions

References

An Ergonomic Approach to Safe Manual Handling
Kim Walter

Introduction

Principles of Safe Handling and the Biomechanics of Back Injury

Ergonomics

Risk Assessment

Controversial Techniques and Hazardous Tasks

The Management of Bariatric Patients

Conclusions

References

Maintaining Body Temperature
Guy Dean

Introduction: Temperature and Metabolism

Control of Temperature

Factors Influencing Body Temperature

Body Heat Considerations

Taking the Temperature

Body Temperature

Hypothermia

Conclusions

References

Work and Leisure
Jackie Hulse

Introduction

Family Life and Gender

Employment and Inequalities

Unemployment

Health and Safety

Informal Carers

Illness and Employment

Retirement

Leisure

Conclusions

References

The Sexual Being
Ian Peate

Introduction

Policy and Key Drivers

Defining Key Terms

Assessing Sexual Health

Approaches to Assessment

Older People’s Sexuality and Health

Sexual Problems

Barriers to Sexual Discussion

Conclusions

References

Sleep and Rest
Debbie Davies

Introduction

What is Sleep?

Physiology of Sleep

The States and Stages of Sleep

Theories of the Need for Sleep

Dreaming and Sleep

Sleep Needs Over the Life Cycle

Factors Influencing Sleep

Common Primary Sleep Disorders

Promoting Sleep

Nursing Assessment

Planning Care

Implementing Care

Evaluation

Conclusions

References

Death and Dying
Mary Greeno

Introduction

Death and Dignity

Palliative Care

Where to Die

Some of the Losses a Dying Patient or the Family May Experience

Family Involvement

The Needs of the Dying Patient

Good Practice in Caring for Patients and Relatives/Friends Before Death

Signs of Approaching Death

Procedures After Death

Last Offices

Cultural and Religious Beliefs

Breaking Bad News

Conclusions

References

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