11. Rest, sleep, and activity
CHAPTER 11 Rest, sleep, and activity Theris A. Touhy THE LIVED EXPERIENCE You know, I never get a decent night’s sleep. I wake up at least 4 times every night,…
20. Neurological disorders
CHAPTER 20 Neurological disorders Kathleen F. Jett THE LIVED EXPERIENCE You know I lived a hard life – I smoked since I was a kid, didn’t take care of myself,…
13. Promoting safety
CHAPTER 13 Promoting safety Theris A. Touhy THE LIVED EXPERIENCE After that fall last year when I slipped on the urine in the bathroom, I feel so insecure. I find…
19. Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders
CHAPTER 19 Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders Kathleen F. Jett THE LIVED EXPERIENCE When I first had that heart attack, I was so frightened it seemed I would die just from…
18. Bone and joint problems
CHAPTER 18 Bone and joint problems Kathleen F. Jett THE LIVED EXPERIENCE It is so discouraging to wake up feeling so stiff and sore every morning. Just getting out of…
17. Metabolic disorders
CHAPTER 17 Metabolic disorders Kathleen F. Jett THE LIVED EXPERIENCE I can see that Anna is going to need a lot of help learning to manage her diabetes. I know…
10. Elimination
CHAPTER 10 Elimination Theris A. Touhy THE LIVED EXPERIENCE “UI (urinary incontinence) is like being a bad kid or a big baby.” “There’s nothing that can be done. Well, I…
24. Relationships, roles, and transitions
CHAPTER 24 Relationships, roles, and transitions Theris A. Touhy THE LIVED EXPERIENCE It is so irritating when Madge tries to help me do things. After all, I have lived 85…
9. Nutrition and hydration
CHAPTER 9 Nutrition and hydration Theris A. Touhy THE LIVED EXPERIENCE “If I do reach the point when I can no longer feed myself, I hope that the hands holding…
21. Cognitive impairment
CHAPTER 21 Cognitive impairment Theris A. Touhy THE LIVED EXPERIENCE “The Alzheimer’s patient asks nothing more than a hand to hold, a heart to care, and a mind to think…
