ABSTRACT
Objective
encourage reflection on nursing care for patients with sepsis based on the four conservation principles proposed by Myra Levine's conceptual model.
Method
theoretical-reflective study on the relationship between Levine's conservation principles and the patient with sepsis.
Results
attentiveness to the principles of energy conservation, observing oxygen supply, patients' age and energy parameters (vital signs); of structural integrity by early recognition of organic dysfunctions in the hour-1 bundle; of personal integrity when preserving the identity of the client with difficulty to verbalize or another condition and social integrity when relating to the patient and family, including them in the care process.
Conclusion and implications for practice
the conservation principles of the proposed model are presented in relation to assistance provided by the nursing team in maintaining the physical, personal and social balance of the patients with sepsis. Nurses are expected to articulate the general scientific knowledge of sepsis patient care with their specific knowledge, through a theoretical framework, to promote the individual's adaptation, conservation and integrity.
Keywords:
Nursing Care; Nursing; Homeostasis; Sepsis; Nursing Theory