Theoretical Foundation of Nursing

NCM 51C
Nightingale’s Canons

Name: Macalam, Glydel Jean V. Date: September 14, 2022

According to Florence Nightingale, numerous factors contribute to a patient's health,

but cleanliness is very essential. I believe there are variations in those components and
issues in our home that I think could cause health issues. Please refer to the attached
pictures.
It has been determined that the areas being assessed have environmental problems
that could have an impact on health.

A. Ventilation and Warmth

Initial Assessment

▪ This is a glass window that is closed. The

room lacks fresh air due to the lack of an
open window, and if there are any foul
scents, it can occasionally be rather
uncomfortable and even problematic.

Health Promotional Plan

▪ Propose a reconstruction with an open

window to allow air to circulate and
irritating scents can be avoided.
▪ Install cooling fans or anything else that
generates air since proper ventilation in a
space is essential for both comfort and
avoiding heat.

B. Bed and Beddings

Initial Assessment

▪ The bedroom is depicted as having

moisture, wrinkles, and unarranged
pillows, an improperly folded blanket, and
not straightened bedsheet
▪ Pillows and blankets should be correctly
folded and arranged to create a neat
appearance.

Health Promotional Plan

▪ Change the pillowcases and bed linens

once a week to keep the pillows clean
and fresh.
▪ Pillows and blankets should be correctly
folded and arranged to create a neat
appearance.
 C. Cleanliness of Rooms and Walls

Initial Assessment

▪ The walls have stains and are filthy. Dust

and cobwebs have also obscured the
color on the walls.

Health Promotional Plan

▪ Dust and filth that have adhered to the

wall can be removed by wiping it off with
a moist cloth. Intractable stains can also
be removed using a brush.
▪ Intractable stains can also be removed
using a brush and cobwebs should be
removed with a broom to stop dust from
accumulating.

D. Noise

Initial Assessment

▪ Noise is inescapable in the world we live

in, especially considering that we are
next to a hospital, pharmacy, and school.
I find it distracting occasionally,
particularly when I have an online class.

Health Promotional Plan

▪ Although the noises are typical, if you

need to concentrate and don't want to be
distracted, close the door and window to
block out unwanted disturbances.
▪ If the neighbors are the source of the
obtrusive noise, simply inform them of
your concern and request that they lower
their voices in order to preserve the
peace in our neighborhood.

The goal of those is to guarantee a higher quality of life, which may also
encourage physical and mental health. The place we spend the majority of
our time in should keep us well, both physically and mentally. This can be
accomplished by adhering to Florence Nightingale's notion, which I believe
actually makes a difference.