Tag: Mobility
As individuals age, there is a decline in visual acuity, or the sharpness of vision, due to anatomical changes of the eye and increased occurrences of diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts, this can severely impact mobility.
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Care of a Confused Patient
Nursing Assignments
The client in this example has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer (T4, N3) which denotes that she suffers from a malignant tumour which has invaded the oesophagus, epicardium, pleural cavity, T5 and T6 vertebrae with Metastasis to the supraclavicular lymph node. She also suffers from osteoarthritis of L2-L5 and S1-S5, Type 2 Diabetes and Psoriasis....
Last modified: 9th Jun 2021
Older Driver Mobility: The Impact of Visual and Cognitive Decline on Safe Driving
Nursing Essays
Older Driver Mobility: The Impact of Visual and Cognitive Decline on Safe Driving Older adults aged 65 and older account for every one out of six drivers on the road and are continuing to drive longer...
Last modified: 29th May 2020
Patient With Decreased Mobility And Collapsing Episodes Nursing Essay
Nursing Essays
This report will analyse and discuss the care plan of an elderly patient. Furthermore, it will assess the patient’s physiological, psychological and sociological needs. The report will look at...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Ventilated Patients: Early Mobility and Sedation Management
Nursing Essays
Leslie Bruchey Abstract Critically ill patients that need intubated and mechanical ventilation often to have increased hospital length of stay. Throughout this paper, the hospital length of stay i...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
The concept of social class
Nursing Essays
The concept of social class has been explored by several sociologists. This essay will focus on defining social class and demonstrate its relevance to the understanding of society, social issues and...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Moving and positioning an individual in healthcare
Nursing Essays
Meaning and definition: Moving and handling is defined as any activity that connects pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting or moving where the above activities place people at danger and must not be c...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Benefits of Sport for Physically Disabled
Nursing Essays
Introduction This report investigates the significant benefits of recreation for people with physical disabilities. Two beneficial activities will be suggested. It will examine the contemporary issue...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
A Rare Case of Ehler-Danlos Syndrome
Nursing Essays
A RARE CASE OF EHLER-DANLOS SYNDROME WITH LITERATURE REVIEW ABSTRACT The Ehlers-Danlos syndrome comprises of a group of generalized connective tissue disorders which is characterized by fragile skin,...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Career Profile: Physical Therapy Assistant
Nursing Essays
Health Care Career: Physical Therapy Assistant Rodny German Sotolongo Job Description Physical therapy assistants (PTAs) offer care in varying forms including teaching clients/patients exercises fo...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
