Saturday, May 2, 2020

Nursing Client Education Plan

Question: Discuss about the Nursing for Client Education Plan. Answer: Education plan for Caroline Morris would revolve around the appropriate application of stoma management strategies to ensure that the client is provided with holistic care. The education plan would act as the pathfinder for guiding the patient towards a better quality of life. A number of challenges may be faced while educating the patient, however, as a nurse specialist, it would be the duty to successfully carry out the transition between poor and good patient outcomes by overcoming the psychological and physical barriers. A partnership is to be formed with the client in order to foster a therapeutic relationship (Cherry and Jacob 2016). Medication Pharmacology Enoxaparin 40mg SC daily - Caroline wishes to self-administer the medication, therefore, the first step would be to educate her on how to self-inject the medicine. The steps of self-injecting the medication would include washing the hands at e first place and then sitting or lying in a comfortbale position so that the abdomen can be seen. An area is to be chosen on left or right side of the abdomen at least keeping a distance of 2 inches from the belly button. The injection site is to be cleaned with alcohol. The syringe is to be held like a pencil. With the other hand, an inch of the cleaned area is to be pinched for making a fold in the area. The plunger is to be pressurised with the thumb till the syringe is empty. The needle is to be pulled straight out. The important patient safety information is to be explained to the client. The patient is to be informed that seeking medical attention is necessary if there are severe side effects including severe allergic reactions, difficulty in walking, fever, weakness or reddish stool (Lehne and Rosenthal 2014). Oxycodone (Endone) 5-10mg QID PRN- The patient is to be informed that seeking medical attention is necessary if there are severe side effects including vomiting, nausea and sweating. The most crucial patient information would be that Oxycodone might prove to be habit forming. In addition, the medication is not to be used with any narcotic pain medication. The medication is also not to be taken in large amounts (Lilley, Collins and Snyder 2014). Paracetamol 1gram QID PRN- The patient is to be educated that the maximum dose recommended is not to be exceeded. Alcohol is not to be drunk while taking paracetamol. However, it can be taken on an empty stomach (McCuistion, Kee and Hayes 2014). Application of Theories of Teaching and Learning Relevant to Simulation Experience Fundamental principles derived from teaching and learning theories are to be used for the present patient education. Humantistic learning theory would be applied for the patient in the present case. The theory is based on the belief that each patient is autonomous, unique and would need to be taken care of in a positive way. Individual life experiences and self-direction would be the motivating factors towards learning. Internal motivation, self-evaluation and self-discovery would be given the focus while educating the patient (Zaccagnini and White 2015). Best Practices in Patient Education Communication with the patient in a suitable manner is the means of transaction and creation of the message. The entire process would need to take place by considering the social, cultural and religious values of Caroline. Verbal communication- The patient would first be made comfortable with the nurse. A peaceful environment needs to be created for imparting the education as there would be no distractions. Communication would be done in a culturally safe manner so as to avoid offending the patient. Each patient may have his own pace and own way of communicating. This aspect is to be understood for Caroline and communication would thereby be aligned with it. The language used while communication is crucial. The patient is to be explained the information in a simple language. The language would be at the level of the patient (Riley 2015 ). Non-verbal communication- The four elements that would be given attention while educating the patient are body posture, eye contact, facial expression and touch. It is necessary for a nurse to be relaxed and not impatient while communicating. Eye contact is to be maintained with the patient that emphasises the need of making the patient feel valued and important. Facial expression would be appropriate and wherever necessary sympathy is to be expressed. Touch can prove to be a powerful tool of communication, and therefore appropriate touches would enable the nurse to convey the affection and concern for the patient. Vital cultural issues would be considered while touching the patient (Kourkouta. and Papathanasiou 2014). References Cherry, B. and Jacob, S.R., 2016.Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, management. Elsevier Health Sciences. Kourkouta, L. and Papathanasiou, I.V., 2014. Communication in nursing practice.Materia socio-medica,26(1), p.65. Lehne, R.A. and Rosenthal, L., 2014.Pharmacology for nursing care. Elsevier Health Sciences. Lilley, L.L., Collins, S.R. and Snyder, J.S., 2014.Pharmacology and the nursing process. Elsevier Health Sciences. McCuistion, L.E., Kee, J.L. and Hayes, E.R., 2014.Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. Elsevier Health Sciences. Riley, J.B., 2015.Communication in nursing. Elsevier Health Sciences. Zaccagnini, M. and White, K., 2015.The doctor of nursing practice essentials. Jones Bartlett Learning.

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