Tag Archives: Nursing Care

Preventing and Treating Decubitus

The prevention of decubitus ulcers (bedsores) is one of the most important considerations in the nursing care of patients. It is a complication that in most instances is due to poor nursing care. Such a sore is due to pressure that produces ischemia and consequently impaired nutrition to the tissues. This deprivation causes the cutaneous […]

What Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Since the Medicare federal health insurance programs for senior citizens over age 65 was introduced in 1965, older Americans have benefited from the health care provided. Recent changes to the Medicare program provide more options for senior health care but there are many medical related expenses that Medicare does not cover. In fact, there are […]

Self-Care Deficit Theory

Dorothea E Orem Care Fails Nutrient Theory Nursing practice uses theory in a variety of health care settings to determine the quality of patient care needed to achieve a desired outcome. In this research paper, I am looking for significant information about Oral Self-Protection Deficiency Nursing Theory and its Application to Nursing. The overall theory […]