Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses

Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses I’m studying and need help with a Nursing question to help me learn. Hello please make each reply to the student posts about 150 words each reply does not need refrences. Thanks. Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses week_5_student_responses.docx ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED AND ORIGINAL ESSAY PAPERS Dq1 “Nurses may theoretically accept the notion of being a health promoter, but that in the reality of practice, their role may be primarily that of the health educator. ” (“Nurses may theoretically,” 1988) Nurses are the primary health promoter. Health education for Nurses is what nurses and other health professional learn academically. On the other hand health education for the patient is what nurses provide to the patient and family to educate them and promote health. The coalition of National Health Education Organizations says “Health education is a social science that draws from the biological, environmental, psychological, physical and medical sciences to promote health and prevent disease, disability, and premature death through education-driven voluntary behavior change activities.” (http://www.cnheo.org/files/health_ed.pdf) Nurses are at the forefront of patient health education. Assessment is the first step in the process of educating patient followed by diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating. During the implementation phase of the process educate the patient and family for their specific needs on how to manage and improve their health condition. Divorce is a contemporary challenging issue in the U.S that is been affecting so many families. 50% of American children are from a broken family. The psychological toll of divorce on children can be devastating. Many of these children go through various abuse which goes unreported. Nurses at school or doctor office can play a role to recognize such issues. Nurses need specific training also to address them properly. ” Nearly three decades of research evaluating the impact of family structure on the health and well-being of children demonstrates that children living with their married, biological parents consistently have better physical, emotional, and academic well-being.”(Anderson, 2014, para. 1). Nurses need to pay special attention when treating children from a divorced family. Nurses cannot change the situation with family structure but they may be able to help with their wellbeing by educating them in the areas where help is needed. Study shows that ” Children living with both biological parents are 20 to 35 percent more physically healthy than children from homes without both biological parents present” (Parker, 2019, para. 3) References Anderson, J. (2014, November). The impact of family structure on the health of children: Effects of divorce. National Library of Medicine, v81. https://doi.org/10.1179/0024363914Z.00000000087 Health promotion and health education: what role should the nurse adopt in practice? (1988, December 28). US National Library of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1998.00835.x Parker, W. (2019). Statistics About Children of Divorce. Retrieved from https://www.verywellfamily.com/childrenof-divorce-in-america-statistics-1270390 Dq2 NRS 429VN The nurse’s role is mainly dependent on their ability to be able to educate on a day to day basis on activities to improve the health and wellness of their patients and communities that they are in (Falkner, 2018). Through community and patient assessment, the nurse can find social determinants that are being experienced and provide a health promotion plan that is pertinent to that community (Falkner, 2018). The nursing process consists of using assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation (ADPIE) which allows the nurse to see what is working and what needs continued education or assessment (Falkner, 2018). Grand Canyon Week 5 Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses By doing this it is allowing for the reflection of the educational care that is important to make changes effective for each person involved. Here in Idaho, we have a lot of waterways from canals, swift-moving rivers, and reservoirs. In the summer, we get pretty hot, and there are usually several dozen drownings and water accidents. Surprisingly, many children are not taught to swim and are either reliant on life jackets or plain fear of the water. This leads to many adults that do not know how to swim. Our small town where I live has been having a community debate on the removal of the public swimming pool because it was outdated. It was a great tool for the public to learn how to swim and conquer the fear of water; however, there is a need for funding which is a concern of the taxpayers. In the interest of public health, utilizing the nursing process would lead to assessing the number of drownings that occur each year from not knowing how to swim. Then, diagnose the risk for trauma or death as evidenced by how many related drowning deaths have occurred. Next, create a plan to educate the public, either through the public schools or through the private sector, and then implement and evaluate the plan. By following the nursing process the nurse can create data and research that can help support the educational need for the community. Perhaps as a pilot program, there could become enough evidence to support further funding and support of the community. Ultimately, health promotion and education can come in small increments, or it can have a significant global impact and is, therefore, a very important role within the nursing field. Resources Falkner, A. (2018). Health education, promotion, and current challenges for family-centered health promotion. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs429vn/health-promotion-health-and-wellness-across-thecontinuum/v1.1/#/chapter/5 Dq3 Health promotion is important to help patients in understanding and changing their health if needed. As nurses, health promotion is an important responsibility and role of the nurse and should be done with the use of health education. Health education encompasses learning experiences that the nurse can use to help their patients and the community improve their overall health and is done through knowledge and influencing their attitudes (Falkner, 2018). For the patient’s health to be promoted, then they need to be provided with education so that they themselves can take control of their own health (Falkner, 2018). For the nurse to use educating methods with their patient, the nurse will implement the use of the nursing process to provide the best health education (Falkner, 2018). The nurse should assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient and their health situation and base their education on what improvements the patient needs and what areas the patient is being successful in. A contemporary issue that a family may experience today is gun safety. This is an important issue today and required extreme caution and education for individuals and families as an entirety (Falkner, 2018). For the nurse to address gun safety when education a patient, they can ask if guns or weapons are owned? Where they are kept? Are they in reach of children? Or locked away? How often do guns get used? Are guns for recreation or personal use? If the nurse can gain insight into the family’s gun use, then they can more appropriately use that knowledge to educate the individual on gun safety. The nurse can talk about proper gun storage and safety precautions within the home and explain that all guns should be kept unloaded and in a locked safe at all time (Falkner, 2018). The nurse can offer suggestions such as having the guns locked and that keys to the guns should be kept in a separate location out of the reach of children. Children should also be taught to never touch or play with guns whether it be within or outside of the home (Falkner, 2018). This will help the nurse create a safe environment within the home by asking and assessing gun safety with individuals and families. References Falkner, A. (2018). Health education, promotion, and current challenges for family-centered health promotion. Health promotion: Health & wellness across the continuum. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs429vn/health-promotion-health-and-wellness-across-thecontinuum/v1.1/#/chapter/5 Dq4 When we admit patients on the floor, we ask the family members to sit in the waiting room for a few minutes while we get the patient settled in bed. During this time, the nurse assesses if the patient feels safe at home, safe in their relationship, and if the patient has had any thoughts of hurting themselves. While these questions can be difficult to ask, and some people look puzzled when you ask them these questions, we can only hope that within those few minutes of being away from their visitors that the patient will be willing to open up about any forms of abuse; “violence is a concern for every family and encompasses a wide range of issues within the home, community, and the world” (Falkner, 2018).Grand Canyon Week 5 Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses If abuse is suspected, no matter what the type is, we have to assess if the patient feels safe right then and there, if the victim expresses that someone who is with them is the one who is hurting them, security should be called immediately. In the hospital I work at, if abuse is suspected, the patient automatically becomes a “No-Info” patient, and care coordination should be notified immediately. The CDC defines child abuse as “any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver (e.g., clergy, coach, teacher) that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child” (Falkner, 2018). While child abuse can happen from anyone, most cases reported occur within the home from a direct caregiver or close family member. According to Amanda Perkins (2018), “Children who are abused may display physical or psychological symptoms, or a combination of both.” When assessing the child for physical abuse, the nurse should look assess the body and psychosocial conduct on the patient thoroughly (Perkins, 2018). Some examples of physical abuse include injuries that mirror the shape of an object, the fear of going home, wariness of adults/caretakers, and burns. Examples of sexual abuse in children could be the child knowing certain sexual things that go beyond the child’s developmental age, recurrent UTI’s, and difficulty walking or sitting. Neglect is also considered part of child abuse and include things such as hunger and lack of supervision. According to Amy Ali with the Crisis Prevention Institute most victims of domestic violence will present with more “uncommon” signs of abuse, including “anxiety, drug abuse, chronic headaches, abdominal pain, and GYN problems (Ali, 2011). They may appear nervous, seem uncomfortable around their partner, or be reluctant to follow advice. Physical signs that someone might be a victim of domestic violence include bruising, delay in seeking medical attention, and patterns of repeated injuries.” According to the National Institute of Health, “1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited.” Unfortunately, as nurses we won’t be able to notice the finical aspect of abuse, but they can notice signs such as “appears dirty, or dehydrated, has unexplained bruises, burns or scar, isolated from friends and family, or seems depressed or withdrawn” (NIH). It is important that as nurses we gain trust in our patients, talk to them with an open mind and heart, and listen to our instincts if we believe something is wrong. Domestic violence is associated with varied and significant health-related consequences. In addition to immediate physical injuries stemming from an assault and acute psychological distress related to victimization, domestic violence is associated with long-term psychological, physical, social, and economic effects. Nurses and other health care providers play a key role in domestic violence identification and intervention and have been visible advocates for the prevention of domestic violence throughout the world. Many health care professionals have had personal experiences with domestic violence and are forced to confront their own concerns related to violence as they attempt to help others. The policy at my work place is to report abuse to for immediate supervisor and possibly have the patient removed from the home, Department of abuse is notified all information documented and followed up. References: Ali, A. (2011). Domestic Violence: What Can Nurses Do? Retrieved from https://www.crisisprevention.org/ Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Health promotion: Health & wellness across the continuum. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs429vn/health-promotion-health-and-wellness-across-the-continuum/v1.1/ Perkins, A. (2018, March/April). The red flags of child abuse. Retrieved July 8, 2019, from https://www.nursingcenter.com Dq5 When a provider interviews and assesses a patient, there are signs that should be suspect of domestic abuse. Women are particularly vulnerable to abuse by their partner, married or not (Draucker, 2002). Bodily injuries including bruises, lacerations, broken bones, torn ligaments, hearing or vision changes and any other disfigurement should be further investigated by asking specific questions to the patient. A patient who has been sexually abused may have vaginal or anal tears (Draucker, 2002). Stress-related signs of abuse are subjective data that the patient may report such as persistent headaches, chronic irritable syndrome, chronic pain and eating disorders (Draucker, 2002). I don’t currently and haven’t ever worked in a health care facility. Grand Canyon Week 5 Role of Nurses Discussion Questions responses However, I know that when we were doing our clinical rotations last year, we were required to tell our instructors and the charge nurse if we noticed any signs that might indicate abuse. I also learned in our classes that it was a violation of a patient’s privacy to report suspected abuse, or even reported abuse, if the patient didn’t want to have it reported. I believe that each facility has guidelines to address specific situations and levels of abuse for reporting. Resources: Draucker, CB. January 31, 2002. Domestic violence: the challenge for nursing. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (ONLINE J ISSUES NURS), 2002; 7(1): 20p-20p. (1p) Dq6 If an individual is experiencing domestic violence, they might show signs and symptoms such as having frequent injuries that include lacerations, bruises, contusions, musculoskeletal damage like broken bones, hearing and vision loss, impaired concentration. If experiencing sexual abuse there might be vaginal and anal tears, pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted diseases, bladder infections, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, and urinary tract infections (Draucker, 2002). It is possible that the patient has mental health effects and demonstrate depressive symptoms, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts (Draucker, 2002). The provider can look for these physical and mental symptoms and assess the patient for domestic partner violence. Characteristics that might be evidence of child abuse is severe discipline from parents like spanking, paddling, and slapping of children in an abusive manner (Draucker, 2002). Verbal and emotional abuse are signs of abuse and can be done by demeaning the child’s sense of worth or well-being, humiliating the child, and threatening the child. Abused children often demonstrate several cognitive difficulties such as deficits in verbal, reading, math, and perceptual-motor skills, poor school achievement, and impaired memory (Draucker, 2002). A child might demonstrate behavioral problems like aggression, noncompliance, antisocial behaviors, depression, low self-esteem, and sadness (Draucker, 2002). Elder abuse can be difficult to define and suspect. Elder abuse is amongst the most underreported crimes and elders are often reluctant to report abuse because they are ashamed to admit that their spouse or children have mistreated them and fear retaliation if institutionalized (Draucker, 2002). If a provider suspects physical abuse, they might see scratches, cuts, bruises, sprains, dislocations, pressure sores, fractures, and detached retinas (Draucker, 2002). They might have poor hygiene such as bad body odor, matted hair, unexplained rashes, malnutrition, and severe dehydration (Draucker, 2002). I have not worked at any type of health facility before, but I know that if I see abuse with my own eyes it must be reported to my superior. It is important to file and report any abuse that is seen even if it has to do with my co-workers. The safety of the patient is a priority and if the patient themselves wants to report abuse then the authorities should be contacted, and the patient should be helped. If I see abuse of any kind during my clinical rotations, then I should report this to my teacher and the charge nurse. References Draucker CB. (2002). Domestic violence: The challenge for nursing. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 7(1), 20p. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohostcom.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=106927295&site=edslive&scope=site … Purchase answer to see full attachment Student has agreed that all tutoring, explanations, and answers provided by the tutor will be used to help in the learning process and in accordance with Studypool’s honor code & terms of service . Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon code : NURSING10