Homework: Psychological Implications Resulting From Injuries and Illnesses across the Lifespan
The nurse's role goes far beyond that which is expected. Nurses are the main communicators between patients, doctors, and family, and they care for more than just physical ailments. Often, nurses are presented with difficult situations where being an advocate becomes paramount to the healing of the patient. One of the issues that patients with acute and chronic illnesses or extended hospitalization face is a tendency to become depressed. The nurse's role in this situation requires more than just attention to the physical problem. Another situation where a nurse may need to shift his or her care is when a patient presents with a suspicious injury or illness. In addition to considering the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse, he or she must consider the psychological undertones that may be present.
Consider delicate situations that nurses often face and analyze the implications of these situations. Reflect on a patient care situation in which you have encountered one of the following:
o A suspicious illness or injury
o Depression resulting from illness or injury
Then, locate at least 3 scholarly journal articles related to your patient care situation that offers strategies for managing the circumstances.
Respond to the following:
1) Explain your patient encounter, highlighting the challenges the situation presented, and briefly summarize the contents of your journal article.
2) What strategies did you employ to help handle the situation?
3) What other strategies could you have used?
4) How did you advocate for the patient in the situation?
5) What are some of the legal and ethical implications that need to be considered when providing care for patients with illnesses or injuries resulting from depression or suspicious illnesses or injuries?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.