physiological needs. For the first case study you have to apply Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to Mrs Wall the 80 year old with history of MRSA, diagnosed early dementia & dysphagia. Also discuss the risks for the attending nurse, the client (Mrs Wall) & any others whom could be at risk, like her husband, Bill. Part of the work to be done for week 3 is describe & compare the art of nursing & the science of nursing. We are to evaluate how art & how science is applied for case study with Mrs Greentree, what
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serious disease that affects the bodies’ immune system. HIV affects the immune cells, specifically called the CD4 cells or T cells. As time passes, these cells are destroyed and soon the body begins to lose its ability to fight off infections and disease. HIV is the virus that could lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HIV, meaning once infected, you will remain infected for the rest of your life. The earliest HIV case was known to be in 1959. While
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get into you eyes. In case that you get any kind of chemical into your eyes you need to wash your eyes with water for 15 to 30 minutes. You need to rinse your eyes from the inside to the outside of the eye. b. Fire Blanket A fire blanket is a sheet made from fire resistant material that is used to contain small fires or to wrap around a person. c. Shower A safety shower is used to wash your body in case of a fire or if chemicals are spilled all over your body. You need to stand under
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ANNEX A INITIAL COUNSELING FOR PSD 1. Use of Chain of Command: the Chain of Command consist of the Team Leader, Squad Leader, PLT Sergeant, PLT Leader, 1SG, and the Company Commander. Make sure it is used in this order. Never break the Chain of Command. 2. Open door policy: This works hand and hand with the Chain of Command. You will notify your Chain of Command when you feel you need to utilize the open door policy. 3. Military customs and courtesies: You will comply with
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minimize the risk of injury by encouraging the use of ergonomic equipments and safety training. 2. On work violent acts – acts of violence in the workplace can creep from various transgressions, including a simple disagreement among workers. In some cases these acts can lead to physical fights with devastating effects such as physical injury or damage to the workplace. To stem the violent acts, employers need to stay on the lookout for suspicious activities and ensure the staff is adequately trained
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have an unusual colour. A medical practitioner can usually diagnose this condition by simply looking at the sore skin. Soaking the nail in hot water two to three times a day helps reduce swelling and pain. Antibiotics can be prescribed. In severe cases a medical practitioner may cut and drain the sore with a sharp instrument. Part of the nail may need to be removed. If it is fungal paronychia, antifungal medicine maybe prescribed. To prevent paronychia: ✓ Care for the nails and the skin
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also known as food poisoning as it’s most often called is caused by eating or drinking any type of food or beverage that has been contaminated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that almost 76 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur in the United States every year. This total amounts to one in four Americans becoming sick with a foodborne illness by eating foods that has been contaminated with such pathogens or bacteria such a E. Coli, Salmonella
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Assignment brief Assignment title | Scene Preservation and Health and Safety | Assessor | Paula Gardner / Daniel Holland | Date issued | w/c 7th December 2015 | Hand in deadline | 15th January 2016 | Duration (approx) | 8 hours | | Qualification covered | QCF BTEC Level 3 National in Public Services | Units covered | Unit 14: Responding to Emergency Service Incidents | Learning aims/outcomes covered | 3. Understand the necessity for scene preservation at emergency incidents4
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a disease caused by a virus called HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The illness alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. This susceptibility worsens as the disease progresses. HIV is found in the body fluids of an infected person (semen and vaginal fluids, blood and breast milk). The virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact. In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy
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SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION CASE INVESTIGATION FORM Should include: Patient information • Age (or date of birth), sex, ID number/complete adress Clinical information • Date of onset of symptoms, clinical and immunization history, risk factors or contact history where relevant, anti-microbial drugs taken prior to specimen collection Laboratory information • Acute or convalescent specimen • Other specimens from the same patient SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION CASE INVESTIGATION FORM- LABORATORY
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