Question

Define the role as LPN within the nursing process as outlined by the Virginia state nurse practice act. provide a detailed example for how to utilize multiple steps of the nursing process when caring for a patient.

Answer 1

ROLE OF LPN

take and record vitalsigns,such as blood pressure and temperature

perform some diagnostic tests and treatments

assist patients with daily activities,such as feeding ,bathingand exercising,which may involve lifting and turning patients

obseve patients and report any reactions to treatments or medication

care for patients ranging from newborns to adults from labour and delivery to postmortem.

The Nursing Process

the nursing process functions as a systematic guide to client centered care with 5 sequential steps .These are,assessment,diagnosis ,planning,implementation and evaluation

Assessment

assessment involves subjective and objective.subjective data involves verbal statement from the patient or caregiver .Objective data is measurable ,tangible data such as vital signs ,intake and output and height and weight

Critical thinking skills are essential for  assessment.Data may come from the patient directly or from care givers who may or may not be direct relation family members

DIAGNOSIS

the formation of a nursing diagnosis by employing clinical judgement assists in the planning and implementation of patient care.A nursing diagnosis encompasses Maslow's Hierarchy Needs and help to prioritize and plan care based on patient centered outcome FOR EXAMPLE,Increased body temperatute ,hyperthermia related to inflammatory process as evidenced by increased body temperature

basic Physiological needs

A)nutrition(water and food)elimination (toileting)airway (suction)breathing (oxygen)circulation(pulse,blood pressure,,cardiac moitor)(ABC'S ),SLEEP ,,SHELTER AND EXERCISE .

B)SAFETY AND SECURITY

injury prevention (side rails,call lights,isolation,suicide precautions ,fall precautions ,)

C)love and belonging

foster supportive relationships

D)SELF ESTEEM

acceptance in the community,work force,personal achievement and sense of control

E]Self actualization

empowering environment,spiritual growth,ability to recognize the point of view of others ,reaching one's maximum potential

PLANNING

Care plans are essential in this phase of goal setting care plans provide a course of direction for personalized care tailored to an individuals unique needs The goal should be,specific,measurable attainable or action oriented, realistic or result oriented, Timely or Time oriented EXAMPLE, PLAN TO CHECK VITALS ,MEASURE URINE OUTPUT

IMPLEMENTATION

implementation ia the step which involves action or doing and the actual carring out of nursing intervention outlined in the plann of care FOR EXAMPLE,vital signs assessed ,urine output measured

EVALUATION

The final step of the nursing process is vital to a patient outcome FOR EXAMPLE ,after 8 hours of intervention patient 's body temperature become normal