Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Patient transfers occur between healthcare facilities, and even within the same facility. These transfers happen depending on the patient’s condition, and information between facilities and units must…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: There are many situations that require admission to a healthcare facility. These situations can range from a calm and planned procedure to a traumatic and life-threatening emergency.…
Figure 8.1 Discharge planning is initiated at the time of admission and continues throughout a patient’s hospital stay. The admission process requires that the healthcare team discuss and agree upon goals for discharge. (credit: “Assisting Grady Hospital” by U.S. Army National Guard…
Indicators of Physiologic Functioning Vital signs are arguably the most frequently used metrics by healthcare providers because they are important and interrelated indicators of the body’s homeostatic functioning. Vital signs in the normal range indicate the presence of homeostasis, or…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: An important responsibility of healthcare providers is not only to provide care but also to educate patients and their families on how to better care for themselves.…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The consistent and accurate measurement of vital signs is a fundamental skill that healthcare providers in all facilities and settings should be able to deliver. Nurses must…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The process of self-regulation that bodies maintain through multiple, interdependent physiological processes is called homeostasis. Vital signs are the measurement of these interdependent processes and are the metrics…
Figure 7.1 Measurement of blood pressure is done by a trained medical professional using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer, or with an automated blood pressure machine. Accurately performing, effectively analyzing, and routinely monitoring a patient’s vital signs are key components of nursing care.…
Patient-Centered and Holistic Health Care Nurses have the privilege of providing patient-centered care (PCC) in every setting. Patient-centered care includes working with the patient to ensure they are an equal partner in the healthcare process. Nurses should recognize that providing patient-centered care…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In the 1940s, psychologist Carl Rogers developed the theory of person-centered therapy, which suggests a person can understand themselves and focus on their self-worth. Rogers believed that…