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K Fournet

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PubMed1992

Support for significant others of elderly cardiac patients.

In the United States, approximately 12.5 million persons aged 65 and older have some form of cardiovascular disease, and many of these will experience an acute cardiac event. The ensuing crisis necessitates the formulation of a strong support system with the spouse or other significant person. The nurse is in a unique position to be at the helm of this support structure. The ultimate goal is to enable the older heart patient to return home and to be safely guided to as full a recovery as possible within physical limitations.

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PubMed1992

The challenge of teaching the elderly cardiac patient.

Half of Americans aged 65 and older suffer from some form of cardiovascular problem. This fact necessitates attention to an adequate program of patient education during the hospital course, in order for the patient or the significant other to assume responsibility for home care after discharge. Consideration should be given to providing a complete and effective means of assessing the patient so that a teaching plan to meet specific needs can be formulated. Objectives must be set, with the patient included in this part of the process. Once teaching has been completed, there should be evaluation to determine whether the education goals were met. Only when the geriatric patient is regarded as a unique individual can the nurse-instructor hope to be successful with teaching endeavors.

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PubMed1990

Bonnie's love.

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Camp nursing--a rewarding change of pace.

Burnout and nursing shortage are two negative realities in today's health care system. If burnout can be averted, retention will increase and the shortage will be less severe. Camp nursing provides an appealing option for critical care nurses from adult or pediatric intensive care units who need a temporary change of pace.

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