The following essay aims to critically analyse a randomised controlled trial; ‘Effect of IV alteplase on the ischemic brain lesion at 24-48 hours after ischemic stroke’ by Mair et al.,(2018). Alteplase was investigated in order to determine whether it alters the development of ischaemic lesions on brain imaging after stroke. This intervention is a thrombolytic,…
Management Of Behavioral And Psychiatric Symptom Of Dementia Nursing Essay
In the United States, people over 65 years old are the largest growing segment of the population, and aging is the primary risk factor for dementia, a condition associated with aging that results in memory loss, unusual behavior, personality changes, and a decline in thinking abilities (Woods, 1999). Even modest advances in therapeutic strategies that…
Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults
Abstract Anxiety disorders can have detrimental effects on the health of older adults. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in particular is the most prevalent anxiety disorder among this growing population. Physical and mental decline in older adults are some of the factors that contribute to the development of a GAD diagnosis. It is important to assess…
Alcohol Treatments and Rehabilitation Programs
Medical intervention for drug addicts is part of achieving social normalisation. Choose a drug addiction (e.g. tobacco, alcohol, heroin, amphetamine or marijuana). Explore methods of treatment for this drug addiction within medical establishments and problems faced. What are the most effective methods and what might improve success rates of rehabilitation? During the ancient times alcohol…
Surgical Nurses Perceptions Patients Needs Post Stoma Surgery Nursing Essay
The aim of the study was to explore surgical nurses’ perceptions of patients’ needs post-stoma surgery. A descriptive and non-experimental, cross-sectional design was used in the study. Twelve female surgical nurses from two surgical wards were chosen by means of convenience sampling. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews comprising of both close-ended and open-questions were the main means…
Relationship between Epilepsy and Anxiety or Depression
This essay has not disclosed any staff members, trust names or patient names to maintain confidentiality in line the with the NMC code (2015) to preserve anonymity. This essay will discuss the relationship between the long-term health condition epilepsy and the priority health need of the emotional wellbeing/prevention of anxiety and depression. The World Health…
Spirituality and Sexuality in Palliative Care
Anjum zahoor Significance of spirituality and sexuality in palliative care According to WHO (2012) “Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of…
Study of Care for Early onset Dementia Sufferer
In this case study I will be outlining the nursing care I would provide for 69 year old Simone who has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and wishes to remain living at home with her 40 year old paraplegic daughter whom she cares for. As I have only a few brief details about Simone’s…
Chronic Urinary Tract Infections Treatment Case Nursing Essay
RP, a 72-year-old Caucasian female, was brought to the emergency room (E.R) from Hillcrest Adult Foster Care via ambulance. Preadmission report to F-300 stated that she came to E.R confused, lethargic and weak, complaining of acute pain upon urination. She also urinated small amounts (< 50 ml) multiple times per hour, without the feeling of…
Psychiatry Case Report: A Dual Diagnosis
Name: Nur Farah Ashikin Abu Salman Presenting Complaint: AB is a 33 year-old, single, unemployed man who was brought in by Garda to the psychiatric department on 8-10-14 with suicidal ideation. He has history of alcohol abuse since 2004. History of Presenting Complaint: AB was brought into the psychiatry unit by the Garda when he…