What do you think are the two most prevalent age-related changes that affect the lifestyle of the elderly? How would you help an elderly patient adjust to the two changes you identified?
Identify at least two modes of communication you have used for the elderly in your clinical practice. State what modes of communication were effective and which modes were challenging. Explain why.
Discussion: Performance Standards and Appraisals Performance appraisals should be timely, thoughtful, consistent, thorough, and free from bias. How can performance appraisal systems be structured to facilitate this type of environment? Effective performance standards and appraisals can promote an open and continuous relationship among the nurse manager, HR professionals, and employees. How might you, as a […]
D.F. is a 37-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department after having a seizure. Subjective Data PMH: Seizures, unknown type Headache Housewife Feels weak No loss of consciousness Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 P 72 R 18 BP 114/64 Lungs: clear all bases O2 Sat = 100% CV = heart rate regular, positive […]