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Abstract This is a case study analysis that was performed following a certain patient’s hospitalization. The purpose of this case study analysis is to encourage the reader to critically think and identify certain pathophysiological processes, medications, clinical manifestations, abnormal assessment data, and abnormal laboratory values. The purpose of identifying the abnormalities is to critically deliberate…

This essay provides a reflective account of the delivery of an opportunistic smoking cessation intervention. In constructing this account, Gibbs (1988) model of reflection has been utilised, which incorporates the following components: description; feelings; evaluation; analysis; conclusion; and action plan. Description Whilst shadowing a practice nurse, I was provided with the opportunity to implement a…

Social and Personal Effects of Alcoholism Alcohol is the term we use for ethanol, the substance suitable for people to drink. Another type of alcohol is methanol and it is harmful to people. Alcohol is the consequence of consolidating nourishment substances like grapes or grain with sugar and yeast and permitting them to age. Individuals…

Mindfulness can be defined as the a very particular mental state which is both wholesome and capable of clear and penetrating insight into the nature of reality (Cullen, 2011). Where the particular subset of mindfulness, mindfulness meditation originally derived from Buddhist Vipassana meditation is used to teach individuals with physical and mental ailments (Marcus, 2010)….

Introduction Communication in nursing is vital to quality and safe nursing care (Judd, 2013). There is evidence that continues to show that breakdowns in communication can be responsible for many medication errors, unnecessary health care costs and inadequate care to the patient (Judd, 2013). Several reports exist from the Institute of Medicine that stress the…

Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Are there gaps in current knowledge regarding diagnosis and treatment? Introduction Mental health problems in older adults can cause a massive social impact, often bringing about poor quality of life, isolation and exclusion. Depression is one of the most debilitating mental health disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 7% of the elderly…

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…

CLINICAL SCENARIO: PERSON CENTRED CARE Introduction Patients who are undergoing operative procedures are required the delivery of ongoing care to optimize their recovery and prevent complications. This delivery of care will enable early identification of circumstances surrounding surgery that may put patients at risk of harm (Williams & Hopper, 2011). Mr Timoti Whakaana is a…

Introduction: Prosthetic options to replace a missing tooth fall into two main categories: Fixed prostheses and removable prostheses. When choosing the suitable treatment option to replace a missing upper incisor, multiple variables involving the patient wishes, expectations, dentist skills and training, cost of treatment, and clinical findings should be taken into consideration (Al-Quran et al.,…

Assignment 1 – Alcohol Vignette Case Formulation: Cassidy is a 40 year old female with evidence of a moderate alcohol misuse disorder. She has a history of alcohol use first starting at the age of 16, with regular drinking for the past seven years consisting of 2-3L of wine per week. Cassidy also has elements…