Section outline

  • Nursing comforting patient.In this module, we will discuss comfort.  Promoting comfort not only relieves pain and distress but also contributes to the client's healing, reduces anxiety, and enhances the overall client experience. Nurses play a crucial role in assessing and implementing a client's comfort level and implementing interventions that align with the client's physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs. (Image: “Close up of a nurse comforting ill patient in hospital ward” Designed by Freepik.) 


    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    1. Identify cues related to alteration in comfort across the life span (Course objective # 6)
    2. Identify standards of care for the client experiencing pain (Course objective #2)
    3. Identify interventions to increase client comfort (Course objective #4)
    4. Contribute to a plan for clients with comfort alterations (Course objective #4, 5)

    To achieve these objectives:

    1. Read the Module #12 Introduction. 
    2. Read and view the materials in the Module #12.
    3. Read Chapter #11 Comfort, in the textbook, Introduction to Practical Nursing.
    4. Complete the Discussion Board and reply to two peers by Sunday evening at 11:59cst.  Faculty will grade by Friday 11:59pm est.

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

    • Chapter 11 Comfort URL
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    • Discussion Forum: Comfort
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      Forum Instructions

      In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess course outcomes 1 and 2 and module learning objective 1-12. Then, you must respond to two of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates.


       

      Response Posts: In addition to your original post, be sure to provide a meaningful response to at least two of your peers' posts by the end of the week. In your responses to your peers, you might offer some additional ideas for how you might motivate the team or present ideas for creating a more cohesive team.

      You are required to post a minimum of three (3) times in each graded discussion. These three (3) posts must be on a minimum of two (2) separate days. You must respond to the initial discussion question by 11:59 p.m. CST on Wednesday. Discussions for each week close on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. CST. To receive credit for a week's discussion, students may begin posting no earlier than the Sunday immediately before each week opens. All discussion requirements must be met by that deadline. One resource is required with the initial discussion post each week.  Use APA format for your resource(s).

      Your responses should be at least 300 words long. This includes responses to other students' posts. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post. 

      Discussion Topic: Your 81-year-old patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility after falling and breaking his left hip.  He had surgery 3 days ago to repair his hip.  He is AxOx3.   He rates his pain 6/10 on the pain scale.  His vital signs are 178/88, 92, 22, 98.2.  He is worried about his spouse at home alone. Please answer the following questions:

      • What physical comfort needs are present for your patient? 

      • What would be your interventions in order of priority and the rationale for each? List at least 3 nursing interventions.  Address how you would rate the effectiveness of the interventions.

      • What communication strategies could you use to reduce emotional discomfort?

      When responding to your peer's discussion:

      • Review two classmate’s plan and offer one strength and one suggestion.


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