NURSING CARE OF PATIENTS WITH SEPTIC SHOCK : 2 CASE STUDIES

Abstract

This study aims to study the use of nursing processes in the nursing care of patients with septic shock using the concept of Gordon's health model as a guideline for evaluating patient conditions. The sepsis assessment tool called NEW score was also used to screen and search for patients with sepsis. Two patients with symptoms of septic shock who were admitted to Mancha Khiri Hospital were studied and compared according to the guidelines for caring for patients with sepsis. The results showed that the two patients had a shock condition and were treated by taking care of the circulatory system, respiratory system, monitoring for electrolyte imbalances, providing fluids and nutrition, and providing psychological care and monitoring for complications that may occur, while the second patient had a fever and a low level of potassium in the blood. Both patients were provided the discharge plan according to the D-M-E-T-H-O-D principle. The results obtained from the follow-up process revealed that both case studies improved initially. Therefore, it is necessary to have good practices for closely monitoring and following up on patient symptoms and keeping up with changes, which will help in reducing the risk and the complications, including reducing the death rate of patients.