Nursing care
Nursing care
Nursing care (pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ kɛər/) is a vital aspect of healthcare that focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities to maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life.
Etymology
The term 'nursing' originates from the Latin word 'nutrire', which means to nourish. The term 'care' comes from the Old English 'caru', which means sorrow, anxiety, or charge.
Definition
Nursing care involves the provision of personalized care to patients who are either chronically ill or recovering from surgery or disease. It includes a wide range of activities, from basic assistance with daily activities to complex medical procedures.
Related Terms
- Nurse: A healthcare professional who is trained to provide nursing care.
- Patient: An individual who receives nursing care.
- Healthcare: The broader field within which nursing care falls.
- Medical procedure: A course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare.
- Chronic illness: A long-lasting health condition that may not be cured completely.
Types of Nursing Care
- Primary Care: This is the day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider.
- Secondary Care: This is the healthcare provided by medical specialists and other health professionals who do not have first contact with patients.
- Tertiary Care: This is specialized consultative healthcare, usually for inpatients and on referral from a primary or secondary health professional.
- Quaternary Care: This is an extension of tertiary care in reference to advanced levels of medicine which are highly specialized and not widely accessed.
Importance of Nursing Care
Nursing care is essential in the healthcare sector as it ensures the delivery of quality and safe care to patients. It also plays a crucial role in patient recovery and well-being.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nursing care
- Wikipedia's article - Nursing care
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