title: The bifocal clinical nursing model: description and application to the patient receiving thrombolytic or anticoagulant therapy.
abstract: Carpenito's bifocal clinical nursing model enables the clinician to address the spectrum of clinical possibilities and problems associated with patients receiving thrombolytic and anticoagulant agents. Through correct application of nursing diagnoses, collaborative problems, and referrals, a global and multidisciplinary approach to patient care is achieved.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ivey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*