Management of Care
Advocacy - (1)
Ethical Responsibilities: Demonstrating Client Advocacy for a Client Who Has AIDS(Active
Learning Template - System Disorder, RM Fund 10.0 Chp 3 Ethical Responsibilities )
1- Advocacy is to support and defend the client’s health.
2- This includes wishes, safety and personal rights.
3- The ethical dilemma here is about a pt who has AIDS and does not want a home health
nurse. The nurse should determine why and make a referral for the pt to talk to one.
Case Management - (2)
Diabetes Mellitus Management: Teaching About Blood Glucose Monitoring(Active Learning
Template - Diagnostic Procedure, RM AMS RN 11.0 Chp 82 Diabetes Mellitus Management )
1- The patient should consume a diet low in saturated fats.
2- The goal is to have higher HDL’s and lower LDL’s to control glucose.
3- Pt should also exercise 150 min per week,
Stroke: Discharge Planning for a Client Following an Ischemic Stroke(Active Learning Template
- System Disorder, RM AMS RN 11.0 Chp 15 Stroke )
1- Hypertension, smoking, diabetes can increase the chances of a pt having a stroke
2- Support the affected arm, or leg in bed with a sling or pillows strategically.
3- Use the unaffected side to exercise the body.
Safety and Infection Control
Accident/Error/Injury Prevention - (1)
Preoperative Nursing Care: Identifying Allergic Cross-Reactivity(Active Learning Template -
Basic Concept, RM AMS RN 11.0 Chp 95 Preoperative Nursing Care )
1- If pt is allergic to bananas they can also be allergic to latex.
2- Check the patient's allergies prior to the procedure.
3- If a patient does not have an allergy bracelet on, put one on.
Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials - (1)
Cancer Treatment Options: Nursing Care for a Client Who Is Receiving Internal Radiation
Therapy(Active Learning Template - Therapeutic Procedure, RM AMS RN 11.0 Chp 91 Cancer
Treatment Options )
1- Instruct pt’s family to drop medicine in a cup and to not touch the med.
2- Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, anything that can hold bacteria.
3- Do not share any toiletries or personal hygiene items with anyone.
Standard Precautions/Transmission-Based Precautions/Surgical Asepsis - (2)
Cancer Treatment Options: Interventions for a Client Who Has Neutropenia(Active Learning
Template - System Disorder, RM AMS RN 11.0 Chp 91 Cancer Treatment Options )
1 Instruct pt’s to drop medicine in a cup and to not touch the actual medication.
2- Avoid raw foods like fruits, vegetables, fish, meat.
3-- Do not share any type of hygiene products with anyone.
HIV/AIDS: Teaching Home Care(Active Learning Template - System Disorder, RM AMS RN 11.0
Chp 86 HIV/AIDS )
1- The use of condoms, abstinence and not sharing needles will allow for no transmission.
2- Encourage the client to be up to date with all immunizations to prevent infection.
3- Refer the client to a local AIDS group.
