Capstone B Focused Review
Crisis management: Crisis Intervention for Intimate Partner Abuse
• Initial task of the nurse is to promote a sense of safety by assessing the client’s potential for suicide or homicide
o Ini
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Capstone B Focused Review
Crisis management: Crisis Intervention for Intimate Partner Abuse
• Initial task of the nurse is to promote a sense of safety by assessing the client’s potential for suicide or homicide
o Initiate hospitalization to protect clients who have suicidal or homicidal thoughts
o Prioritize interventions to address the client’s physical needs first
• Initial interventions include:
o Identifying the current problem and directing interventions for resolution
o Taking an active, directive role with the client
o Helping the client to set realistic, attainable goals
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is a group approach that can be used with a group of people who have been exposed to a crisis situation.
• Assist the client with the development of the following type of action plan:
o Short-term, no longer than 24 to 72 hours
o Focused on the crisis
o Realistic and manageable
Disorders of the Eye: Evaluating a Client’s Understanding of Cataract Removal
• Surgical incision is made, and the lens is either removed in one piece, or in several pieces, after being broken up using sound waves. The posterior capsule is retained. A replacement or intraocular lens is inserted. Replacement lenses can correct refractive errors, resulting in improved vision.
o Post-op care:
Preventing an increase in intraocular pressure
Preventing infection
Administering ophthalmic medications
Providing pain relief
Teaching the client about self-care at home and fall prevention
o Client education
Wear sunglasses while outside or in brightly lit areas
Report signs of infection (yellow or green drainage)
Avoid activities that increase IOP
• Bending over at the waist
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Straining
• Head hyperflexion
• Restrictive clothing, such as tight shirt collar
• Sexual intercourse
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