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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 11, Issue 2, 2024
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF STAFF NURSES REGARDING CARE OF UNCONSCIOUS PATIENTS AT PRIVATE HOSPITAL, GUNTUR
Author
Bramaramba Muddana
Email
mbr.lssh@gmail.com
keyword
Unconsciousness, Airway, Nursing care, Reticular fibers, Electrolyte imbalances.
Abstract
The primary goal of caring an unconscious client is to maintain a patent airway and to promote recovery and to prevent complications. It is considered as one the most important aspect of critical care nurses. Maintaining airway, providing nutritious feedings, changing positions, maintaining normal body temperature, providing eye care, mouth care, assessing skin, preventing pressure ulcer, maintain the bowel and bladder functions, safe administration of medications, preventing falls and accurate documentation of care are the important aspects of care in an unconsciousness. The study was conducted among staff nurses with different qualifications and a self administered questionnaire tool was given to nurses. Based on the findings it can be concluded that a considerable number of the staff nurses knows the complete care aspects of an unconscious patient, in relation to the qualification, highly qualified nurses shown god knowledge and practice levels as compared to low qualification. It was highlighted from this study that nurses working in neuro intensive care unit have shown the better quality of care as compared to nurses working in general wards and it was stressed that exposure to neuro wards improves knowledge regarding care of an unconscious clients in clinical settings.
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