Intensive Care Nursing/Nursing Cares of the ICU patient
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The importance of assessment and maintenance of personal hygiene are essential components of the management of the ICU patient. Good quality and evidence based nursing care is part of a holistic approach that prevents unnecessary complications.
Assessment
Two levels of assessment need to be undertaken (Grealy & Chaboyer (2014).
- Step 1ː To what level can the patient assist? Maintaining dignity and independence are vital parts of rehabilitation
- Step 2ː The nurse's assessment of what care is actually required to maintain high standards.
Hygiene Matters
The importance of assessment and maintenance of personal hygiene are essential components of the management of the ICU patient. Good quality and evidence based nursing care is part of a holistic approach that prevents unnecessary complications.
Assessment
Two levels of assessment need to be undertaken (Grealy & Chaboyer (2014).
- Step 1ː To what level can the patient assist? Maintaining dignity and independence are vital parts of rehabilitation
- Step 2ː The nurse's assessment of what care is actually required to maintain high standards.
Hygiene Matters