ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article summarizes the highlights of the 1988 Report of the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. In addition, it examines the implications for practice relative to caring for individuals with elevated blood pressure, including individuals with coexisting medical conditions and those from special populations (e.g., young, elderly, pregnant). This article outlines an insightful approach to the definitive clinical recommendations issued in the report. The ways in which nurse practitioners can facilitate greater patient involvement in drug and non-drug therapy as well as in reducing other cardiovascular risk factors are presented. The article addresses the quality of life aspects relative to implementing the treatment guidelines and their importance in clinical decision-making.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Upper and lower urinary tract infections are common and frequently recurring problems encountered by clinicians who manage the health care of older adults. Due to the multiplicity of diseases in this population, it is sometimes difficult to identify symptoms and diagnose urinary tract infections. Evaluating the presenting symptoms, collecting specimens and interpreting laboratory data can present a challenge. Identifying clients at risk, knowing the client's prior health status, recognizing the symptoms and maintaining updated knowledge of antibiotic therapy remain essential care components. This article reviews the current literature on urinary tract infections and provides guidelines for the treatment of urinary tract infections in the older adult.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The increasing social and technological complexity of health care is requiring health care providers to make many ethical decisions. This article presents a brief overview of selected ethical principles and theories, as well as several decision-making models. A 10-question model to assist the practitioner in assessing the moral aspects of an ethical dilemma is described and this model is applied to a clinical situation which involves the principles of confidentiality, autonomy, and prevention of harm.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Non-compliance with medication regimens is a major public health problem, Much research has been carried out and several theories have been developed to explain and correlate a variety of factors that influence a person's willingness to comply with treatment recommendations. The literature cites 24 behaviors that have a positive effect on patient compliance. However, according to a recent survey conducted by the authors, only 11 of these behaviors are reported as being used by nurse practitioners a majority of the time. As nurse practitioners become familiar with and use all the behaviors that influence compliance, they can design individualized treatment plans that will allow for increased patient compliance with medication regimens.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID