HNN122 Notes on Patient Care and Management

Summary:

The HNN122 Notes on Patient Care and Management cover various essential topics related to patient care and management. Week 1 focuses on peri-procedure management and discharge planning, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation and comprehensive post-procedure care. Week 2 explores the principles of medication management, emphasizing safe administration, dosage calculations, and patient education. Principles of symptom management, specifically pain management, take centre stage in Week 3, discussing various pain assessment tools and pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions. Week 4 delves into the principles of managing altered breathing patterns, addressing common respiratory conditions and appropriate interventions. Principles of wound management and infection control are covered in Week 5, guiding wound assessment, dressing selection, and infection prevention. Week 6 focuses on altered endocrine function, specifically diabetes, discussing the pathophysiology, management, and patient education related to this condition. Altered fluid and electrolyte balance are explored in Week 7, examining assessment, monitoring, and interventions to maintain homeostasis. Lastly, Week 8 addresses the important topic of grief and loss, providing insights into the emotional impact on patients and strategies for supporting them through the grieving process. These weekly notes provide a comprehensive understanding of key principles and skills necessary for effective patient care in various clinical settings.

Excerpt:

HNN122 Notes on Patient Care and Management

Week 1 Peri-procedure Management and Discharge Planning

ILOs

• define the terms discharge planning and peri-procedure management
Discharge planning: the development of a personalized plan for each patient who is leaving the hospital, with the aim of containing costs and improving patient outcomes.

Peri-procedure management: occurring soon before, during or soon after the performance of a medical procedure

• discuss the role of the nurse in patient management related to peri-procedure management
and discharge planning

Nurse’s roles in peri-procedure:

• Assessment of the patient to identify risk factors and determine the patient’s sustainability for surgery
• Pre-op: check and confirm patient’s operative consent, educate skill training, check fasting status, shower, shave, remove jewellery, or hearing aids, name tags
• Provide psychological support
• Educate patient
• Ensure patient safety and provide pain relief
• Assessment of patient
• Identifying potential and actual health problems
• Planning specific care based on the individual’s needs