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Carry out an assessment of a patient and present a plan of care of a specific problem that the patient has encountered.
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this essay is to carry out an assessment of a patient and present a plan of care of a specific problem that the patient has encountered. The model chosen to guide the care plan is the Roper, Logan and Tierney's 'Elements of Nursing'. This will enable me to develop my skills in assessment, problem-solving and planning care. I will describe and explain the nursing model and provide an rationale for my choice. An overview of the assessment process will be given followed by an introduction and history of the chosen patient. An assessment of the patient will be carried out using the model to identify any problems the patient may have or encounter. Then a plan of care will be detailed relating to a specific problem identified in the assessment. Finally, I will reflect on the process of carrying out a care plan and discuss the nurse/patient relationship. NURSING...
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