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you are a professional nurse caring for Mr R, a 58 years old pt who recently underwent surgery for colon cancer resulting in a temporary colostomy. Select one of the assigned theories from our textbook and address the following .
basic content and terminology of the theory or model you select
how you would provide professional nursing care for Mr. R USING THAT THEORYBe sure to use terminology from selected nursing theory to explain interventions
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Answer
Professional Nurse Caring
Basic Content and terminology of the Theory
The self-care theory will be employed to address Mr. R’s condition (i.e. temporary colostomy). According to this theory, all humans possess the ability to develop/establish their practical and intellectual skills, besides the necessary/essential impetus for self-care (Walker & Lachman, 2013). The theory emphasizes the primary aspects of human functioning such as psychological, physical, social, and interpersonal aspects. According to Walker & Lachman (2013), self-care denotes the establishment of a partnership between the professional and the patient that allows for the identification of problems and determination of the measures and suitable types of interventions. Nevertheless, the participation of the patient in the care plans is a significant aspect for thee establishment of the plan, majorly for inspiring a reduction in the patient’s reliance.
How the Professional Care will be provided to Mr. R
Mr. R’s care will be delivered in three principal stages that are involved in the self-care theory. The first stage will involve the establishment of initial contact with Mr. R (i.e. the patient). In this stage, I will have to meet Mr. R with healthcare needs in relation to this new condition (i.e. temporary colostomy). Besides, I will also focus on the assessment of the subjective elements associated with social representation of the novel stoma in Mr. R’s body such as inability to do things the normal way or even eat certain foods. Walker & Lachman (2013) point out that patient interaction offers a suitable platform on which new self-care demand, requisites, and systems can be identified. As such, I will employ this stage in diagnosing any extra need on the part of Mr. R such as spiritual or psychological need.
The second stage will involve the creation of a system/plan that contemplates Mr. R’s therapeutic demands, as well as ways of caring for him. In this planning process, I will choose a reliable family member or relative who will ensure the sustenance of the care’s continuation, both in the present and in the future. I will then proceed to the evaluation Mr. R‘s potential for self-care. Here, I will focus on his ability to perform certain basic functions such as bathing, washing, cleaning, and even cooking. This stage will act as a moment to acknowledge, arrange, and document nursing’s effective value.
The final step (i.e. third step) will involve the implementation process, which will focus on the preparation of Mr. R and his chosen family member to ensure the independence of the self-care from my actions. I will have to guide Mr. R and the person responsible in certain actions such as sitting positions, medical prescriptions, and other activities that are necessary for his recovery. Besides, I will also have to establish an agreement with Mr. R concerning the needs, as well as other factors that could possibly influence this novel adjustment. I will then conclude by documenting the actions developed according to the demand of Mr. R’s care, and evaluating is progress.
References
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Walker, C. A., & Lachman, V. D. (2013). Gaps in the Discharge Process for Patients with an Ostomy: An Ethical Perspective. MEDSURG Nursing, 22(1), 61-64.
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