Concept: Caring

Concept: Caring

1. Definiton: "Feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others" (Merriam Webster 2021)

2. Population: Alzheimers

   • Positive
     • The patients family will feel well cared for and patient will not feel rushed
       • Nurse is patient with the client
     • Nurse will be able to tell if their is any negative or positive changes in the patient. Adjust care as needed.
       • Nurse monitors patient closely
     • Caregivers are able to provide better care and they will feel taken care of by the nurse. Their concerns are also heard.
       • Nurse teaches the caregivers about care and answers any questions they may have
     • Patient will feel safe and comfortable with nurse and will build patient nurse bond.
       • Nurse is compassionate with patients needs
     • Patients current health will stable and no complications will happen.
       • Nurse administers correct medications
   • Negative
     • Forgets the patient
       • Patient will feel neglected and taken care of
     • Gives wrong or incorrect dosage of medication
       • Patient can have a severe negative reactions. Can be taken as neglect
     • Is not understanding/compassionate of patient needs
       • Nurse will show she is impatient and the patient can feel like a burden and will feel uncomfortable
     • Does not teach caregiver techniques to better care for the patient and does not answer their questions/concerns
       • Caregivers can be confused with care and feel as if they're not being heard
     • Mishandles the patient
       • Patient can be injured as a result of being physically handled incorrectly