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ABSTRACT: This article presents priority nursing assessments and interventions that address the multicellular assault of excessive alcohol consumption on bodily organs and the impact on the patient's quality of life.
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Alcohol Drinking , Crime Victims , Humans , Alcohol Drinking/adverse effects , Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology , Quality of LifeABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: An increased lifespan does not necessarily equate to a high quality of life. This article discusses strategies to help older adult patients cope with loneliness, social isolation, and chronic illness to improve their health and quality of life.
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Adaptation, Psychological , Chronic Disease/nursing , Chronic Disease/psychology , Loneliness/psychology , Aged , Humans , Quality of Life , Social Isolation/psychologyABSTRACT
The coach model is an innovative approach to clinical education in which registered nurses facilitate clinical instruction. The nursing students are assigned with a specific coach throughout the 12-month accelerated baccalaureate nursing curriculum. The purpose of this article is to share our experience using the coach model for students' clinical education including the benefits, challenges, and outcomes.