ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes, shortness of breath with wheezing, hives and stomach upsets often translate into allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, urticaria and food allergies. These symptoms present a diagnostic dilemma to practitioners, even when sophisticated immunologic tests are available. Given a good history, however, the most common allergic disorders can be diagnosed and managed by nurse practitioners. In this article, an overview is presented which includes a discussion of four chronic adult allergic problems: rhinitis, asthma, urticaria and food allergies. A review of basic immunological principles is provided. Each condition is described in terms of data collection and assessment criteria. General client education guidelines follow.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Tetanus is primarily a disease of the aged. Even though the overall number of cases of tetanus has decreased since 1955, the number of cases of tetanus in people 50 years of age and older has remained constant. The national Center for Disease Control attributes the cases of tetanus in the aged to inadequate immunization levels. Tetanus ispreventable and, theoretically, could be eradicated if the population was at an adequate immunization level. There are many reasons why older people are not adequately immunized. These reasons may include the inability to get to a health care facility due to physical disability or lack of transportation, ignorance of the importance of seeking health care for minor injuries, financial constraints and a knowledge deficit on the part of health care providers regarding the immunization needs of the aged. Health care providers can prevent tetanus in the aged through vigilance. All aged clients should be routinely assessed and immunizations updated as necessary. Tetanus will never be eliminated until universal active immunization has been achieved.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article describes a study of the nature of consultation requests made to a physician consultant by nurse practitioners in an urban university-affiliated ambulatory nursing practice. During a 50-week period, 1,504 client encounters resulted in 225 consultations, an average consultation rate of 15 percent. The types of consultation requests, the medical specialty to which the content of the request related and the outcomes of the consultations were recorded in a consultation log. Knowledge of the pattern and nature of consultation needs has multiple benefits. Careful study of practice needs may assist in determining the qualifications of a prospective consultant and the amount of time required for on-site consultation. Such a study may provide insight into the types of problems seen in the practice and identify areas of need for continuing education and protocol development. The consultation process enhances continuity of care, while knowledge of practice needs for consultation may lead to more efficient, cost-effective health care.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID