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P S Schremp

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PubMed1992

Nursing care of patients with ocular manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infection.

With the rising incidence of AIDS in the United States, a larger number of patients with HIV-related infectious and noninfectious ocular conditions will inevitably occur. This necessitates that ophthalmic nurses have knowledge of HIV disease; resultant ophthalmic manifestations; treatment protocols, including unapproved therapies; community resources for persons with vision loss; social issues related to HIV; psychologic responses to the disease; and associated losses for patients and their families. This knowledge base will enable the nurse to recognize disease earlier, to educate patients and their families, to administer treatment, and to provide support to a population in critical need of nursing interventions.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1992

Nursing care of the cataract patient: today's outpatient approach.

Total cataract patient care encompasses nursing assessment, clinical management, emotional support, and the accessibility of the nurse to the patient. Because ophthalmic nurses develop a close relationship with the cataract patient, they are often the first health care professional the patient calls for advice. Patient education and adequate time to listen and respond are integral components in an outpatient cataract surgical approach. All aspects of the nursing care of the cataract patient provide challenge and satisfaction as the ophthalmic registered nurse experiences surgery with the patient and supervises the return to improved vision and quality of life. The nurse must always remember that there is a whole person attached to the eye. Although ophthalmic nursing is specialized and highly technical, patience, empathy, and encouragement are essential in the care of the patient before, during, and after cataract surgery.

Cataract↗
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Clinical implications of the impact of autologous blood donation on functional recovery.

The practice of depositing units of autologous blood to prepare for elective surgery is steadily increasing. This article outlines the advantages and limitations of autologous blood donations. Secondary analysis from a study of functional recovery following total knee replacement compares functional outcomes of people who predeposited autologous units with those who did not. Clinical implications and suggestions are made for managing the patient's physiologic status during the donation process, as well as hemodynamic status during the postoperative transfusion period.

Activities of Daily Living↗