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M K Norris

Publications and source records attributed to M K Norris.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

The view from within: how patients perceive the seclusion process.

1. Reported patient perceptions of seclusion revealed many negative feelings. The quest for the human element, dignity, to understand and to be understood, and to be reassured was a theme throughout. 2. Whatever nurses can do before or during the seclusion process that results in more positive perceptions by patients helps promote more comfortable feelings and more appropriate behavior. Frequent reviews of seclusion policies and procedures are important. 3. Debriefing may be one of the most important ways that staff can help the patient in diminishing the emotional impact of seclusion. It provides an opportunity to clarify the rationale for the seclusion, offer mutual feedback, and promote the patient's self-esteem.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome: implications for nursing care.

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is an extremely rare phenomenon, with only 249 cases in the English literature over the past 30 years. Obstruction of the popliteal artery caused by abnormal anatomic development results in diminished blood supply to the extremity. Unlike more common vascular problems, this syndrome often produces claudication and symptoms of arterial insufficiency in young, healthy, even athletic individuals with no other apparent vascular risk factors. Accurate assessment and monitoring are critical in identifying this syndrome, minimizing complications, and preventing long-term adverse effects on activities of daily living.

Activities of Daily Living↗
PubMed1991

Applying Orem's theory to the long-term care of adolescent transplant recipients.

The nursing theory of Dorothea Orem is applied to the care of the adolescent transplant recipient in the long-term setting of outpatient services. The theory of self-care is used as a framework to organize and direct nursing services to this select population. The following article discusses the framework that significantly contributes to maximizing the potential and quality of life for each recipient and assures the quality and utility of professional nursing services.

Adolescent↗