Question

Identify an analysis of a concept found in the nurse practitioner role supported by a nursing theory using an identified process

Answer 1

Nurse practitioner role - nurse practitioner can diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses .They are authorized to perform physical examination, order and interpret diagnostic test provide counseling and education and write prescription.

Duties

a) help provide primary care to patients

b) perform physical exams and patient observation

c) record patient medical history and symptoms

d) create patient care plan and contribute to existing plans

e) order , administer and analyze diagnostic test

f) monitors and operate medical equipment

Four common concepts found in nursing theory -

person ( patient) , environment, health and nursing ( goals, roles, and functions)

out of these four person or patient is most important .

key concept in nursing theory -

respect, care administration, comfort, information and communication.

Finally nurse practitioner role include examining patient and determining optimal ways to either improve their health and help manage their chronic conditions. Most nurse practitioner specialised in specific field such as geriatric, pediatric or psychiatric field.