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Catheterization, Central Venous/adverse effects , Graft Occlusion, Vascular/etiology , Graft Occlusion, Vascular/prevention & control , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy , Renal Dialysis/instrumentation , Subclavian Vein/pathology , Aged , Constriction, Pathologic , Female , Humans , Patient Care Planning , Renal Dialysis/nursingSubject(s)
Ankle/blood supply , Arterial Occlusive Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Arterial Occlusive Diseases/nursing , Blood Pressure Determination/methods , Blood Pressure Determination/nursing , Brachial Artery , Nursing Assessment/methods , Peripheral Vascular Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Peripheral Vascular Diseases/nursing , Humans , Point-of-Care Systems , Risk Factors , Ultrasonography, DopplerABSTRACT
Patients with peripheral vascular diseases (PVD) have venous problems, arterial problems, or both. Although several home care clinical guidelines exist for PVD, the multidisciplinary clinical guidelines for clients with peripheral arterial diseases outlined in this article present new material for nurses and agencies who are interested in developing clinical paths for these challenging patients.
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases/nursing , Home Care Services , Nursing Assessment/methods , Patient Care Team , Peripheral Vascular Diseases/nursing , Clinical Protocols , Critical Pathways , Humans , Patient Care Planning , Patient Education as Topic , Self CareABSTRACT
Forming nurse-client alliances is the process of partnering with clients to elicit desired outcomes. Developing an alliance between nurse and client calls for contracting toward mutually agreed upon goals, a practice that can be satisfying to both. This article explains the alliance concept and applies it to real-life situations so the nurse can integrate this strategy into practice.
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Home Care Services , Nurse-Patient Relations , Patient Participation , Empathy , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Patient ComplianceABSTRACT
America's healthcare system is being transformed to meet a new set of priorities: cost-effectiveness, quality, and access. To meet these priorities, health practitioners of the 21st century will rely heavily on computer information systems to provide complete, easily accessed patient data. Incorporation of this technology in nursing programs will enhance the quality of the graduates who will then strengthen the availability of a qualified work force to employers.
