Take a health care proxy form and discuss the different parts with
the person. Speak about the purpose of having a health care proxy.
Explain the difference between a health care proxy and a living
will. Explain the difference between a DNR and a DNI. Talk to the
person about what their wishes might be for treatment should they
be unable to speak for themselves.
Person centred care (300 words)
(a) What is ‘person-centred care’?
(b) Describe THREE ways you intend to demonstrate person-centre
care in your clinical practice with patients and clients.
Q1. Person centred care (300 words)
(a) What is
‘person-centred care’? [2 marks]
(b) Describe THREE ways
you intend to demonstrate person-centre care in your clinical
practice with patients and clients. [6
marks]
In order for communication to take place, the patient must trust
the health care provider. How is trust developed?
Identify and discuss the steps necessary to establish trust and
identify at least two significant roadblocks to communication and
how they can be overcome.
A patient admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) is to
receive vancomycin. When administering vancomycin, the nurse should
assess for which potential toxic effect?
Hepatotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Neurotoxicity
Retinal toxicity
Answer and why?
What is the pathophysiology of Kwashiorkor?
Explain the manifestations of Kwashiorkor.
What treatment and nursing care would be given, to a client
with Kwashiorkor?