Nursing case study

This assignment intends to demonstrate the use of the Roper, Logan and Tierney model of nursing for assessment of a patient presenting with an ectopic pregnancy. The discussion begins with a definition of ectopic pregnancy. This will be followed with the introduction to the patient and an explanation of the model used to assess the patient. The assessment is based on pre-operative care. One particular identified need of the patient will be discussed in detail …

…addressing and assessing this personal subject. Gynaecological nurses should ensure that they are equipped with sufficient knowledge to use the RLT model effectively. Extra training in sexual issues maybe required. In conjunction with the PLISSIT model sexual issues are easier to discuss empowering the nurse to challenge her own attitudes and beliefs. Nurses need to be exposed to other nursing models and apply them in practice; one model does not have to be used exclusively.