The art of Nursing patients experiencing Chronic Illness

The Effects of Hepatic Encephalopathy (July 3, 2013); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8qEPdxvTqk Watch the 30 min video that is a compilation of short stories of individuals and families impacted by chronic illness. While watching the video, consider the effects of chronic illness on the patient and family. consider your own personal perception of chronic illness. Consider the role of the Medical-Surgical nurse in caring for such patients and their families. After viewing the video, submit a one-page word document responding to the three reflective prompts below. Be sure your paper is submitted as a word document, in essay format, Times New Roman, 12 Font, 1.5 spacing, with a title page (including your name, the course name and a running head). If chose to mention the video or use other works to make a point, please use APA format and note them on a reference page. – Persons living with chronic illness face numerous challenges. After viewing the assigned video portraying several individuals with chronic illness, discuss one challenge that you found impactful. Identify and discuss the challenge and its impact for the individual and family. – When caring for the individual and their families living with chronic illness, discuss what you believe is the role of the nurse? – Discuss how the nurse may positively impact the quality of life for the patient and their families when providing care to someone dealing with chronic illness?
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