Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Many patients also present with undiagnosed baseline cognitive impairments, a significant risk factor for postoperative delirium 4. Such patients may struggle with post-operative instructions, wound care, medication management, and seeking healthcare if needed.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
They were not touching the patient, and they were more likely to be looking at the nurse or the vital signs tracing than the patient or the family member. There’s a vital signs tracing, the patient’s wearing a mask. Of course, the doctors know they’re in simulation, they signed up for it.
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Nurse Nacole
MARCH 4, 2025
Is the expectation that I present every patient to the physician? Or are you doing the check-in process and vital sign procurement? Sample questions: Would I be in the hospital only or would I also have hours in the clinic? Is there a certain amount of time or days I would need to be in a certain setting? What is the process?
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
An example of an NP’s failure to order diagnostic/laboratory testing includes: A 51-year-old diabetic male patient presented to the NP’s office following an emergency department (ED) visit due to a wound on his right foot that appeared to be infected. Although he was instructed to return in a week for a recheck, he presented two weeks later.
Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Case Presentation Bernard Salzo is a 38-year-old male employed as a carpenter and painter. Unable to sleep and experiencing restlessness accompanied by shortness of breath for the last two days, Mr. Salzo presents to the emergency department (ED) at 3:00 a.m. Mr. Salzo’s diagnostic presentation appeared typical for asthma.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 8, 2024
Then, I check their vital signs, do a head-to-toe assessment, and ask if they have any questions. I want to be that calming presence and provide the knowledge so they can be present for their loved ones’ passing. If I have a relatively stable patient who hasn’t had many changes, I go in and talk with them.
AJN Off the Charts
APRIL 8, 2024
The health science instructor had her students plan and research their own injuries, vital signs, and moulage. EMS volunteers were also present during the simulation with an ambulance. Our students were assigned various roles including incident command, responder, triage, and transporter.
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