Mr. Johnson was called to medical because his recent HIV test was positive. The infectious disease nurse at the medium security prison informed him of his results, and began to discuss with him what this means to his life. She also reviewed the treatment plan that had been developed for him by the provider. He nodded in the affirmative each…
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The complaint of red eye is common in the correctional environment. It may or may not be associated with visual changes or complete vision loss. Most causes of red eye are self-limiting, but it is crucial that a thorough history and examination be conducted. Evaluation of red eye begins with a focused history (Subjective) that includes the onset, location (one…
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Failure to rescue is defined as the inability to save a patient’s life when the patient is experiencing a life threatening event. Although it originally began as a general term, it now has focused on nursing care, as nurses are usually the vigilant individual at the bedside monitoring patients; or, as in the case of correctional nursing, the first and…
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