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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association is a way to define what nurses can diagnose in the nursing realm & a way to find interventions & outcomes. Nursing Diagnosis must be a NAndA approved diagnosis - NIC - Nursing Interventions Classification






2. Improves musculoskeletal system - Improves cardiovascular function - Improves circulation - tissues get oxygen & nutrients - Promotes relaxation

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3. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






4. Disposable one - piece bags may be used at first - will have karaya or stomahesive attached - After stoma is stable - two - piece bag may be used - face plate attaches to skin around stoma - bag attaches to face plate - easy to remove & empty bag w






5. Stool production will usually not begin for a few days after surgery - surgery inhibits peristalsis - patient has been NPO - enemas to cleanse prior - Mucus may be passed from stoma prior to production of stool - Colostomy may require irrigation to






6. - Peel fruits & vegetables - Eat dry foods & foods that are piping hot & cooked thoroughly - avoid tap water - ice cubes - fruit juice - fresh salads - unpasteurized dairy products - cold sauces & toppings - open buffets - & undercooked or reheate

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7. Works to stimulate peristalsis by distending & irritating bowel - Used to remove stool and/or flatus - relieve constipation or fecal impaction - prevent escape of fecal material during surgical procedures - promote visualization of GI tract by radiog






8. Activity - movement stimulates intestinal muscle action = peristalsis - abdominal & pelvic muscle exercises to maintain tone for intra - abdominal pressure






9. Backrubs- Warm / cold compresses - Auditory / visual stimuli - TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) - Acupuncture - Placebos - Analgesics - Endorphins - natural analgesic activated by stress & pain - Medications - IV - PO - PCA - Epidu






10. Deep breathing (TCDB - Turn - Cough - Deep Breathing) - During surgery - cough reflex is suppresses - mucus accumulates - & lungs do not ventilate fully. After surgery - respirations are less effective due to anesthesia - pain meds - & pain - hyperv






11. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






12. Teach patient & family that pain meds will be ordered by physician & administered by nurse - Patient should ask for pain meds before pain becomes severe - A different med can be ordered if the med does not control pain or has unpleasant side effects






13. no harsh or abrasive cleansers - use mild soap & water - dry gently - use skin protectant products to toughen area & protect from irritating stool






14. To remove a diseased body part (Ex: appendectomy - amputation)






15. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






16. Provide specific instructions about kinds of healthcare that should be provide or forgone






17. Palliative - to relieve or reduce intensity of an illness; is not curative (Ex: colostomy - arthroscopy - balloon angioplasties)






18. Pain reported by patient is determining factor of pain control - Assess pain q 2 hrs after major surgery - Older patient is at risk for undertreatment & overtreatment of pain






19. supports & immobilizes a body part - helps a surgical incision helps with comfort and pain.






20. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






21. Inability to get to toilet in time or inability to recognize need to urinate






22. Concern for the welfare of others; patient advocacy; respect for other cultures - perspectives






23. Build - up of fat - cholesterol & calcium on inside of artery walls - Leads to hardening of walls with loss of elasticity or ability to expand fully - Plaque build up roughens walls so clotting factors can stick to walls - Plaque narrows lumen of art






24. Helps remove mucus & is usually taught with deep breathing (esp. important for patients with increased risk of respiratory complications)






25. Current Trends in Nursing - Nursing shortage - Evidence - based practice - Community- based nursing - Decreased length of hospital stay - Aging population - Increase in chronic care conditions - Independent nursing practice - Culturally competent ca






26. Liquids can have color but must be able to see through (Coffee is ok) - No milk products - Nutritionally inadequate over time - Used as preparation for surgery - diagnostic studies - post - operative advancement - Hydrates - rests GI tract - N






27. Kills organisms but not spores & is bacteriocidal - Betadine - alcohol - chlorine - Depends On what organisms & How many are present - Type of item being disinfected - Time & strength of disinfecting agent is critical






28. Smallest of all microorganisms - visible only with an electron microscope (Ex: common cold - AIDS)






29. Complete lack of control over urination






30. To restore function to traumatized or malfunctioning tissue (Ex: plastic surgery - breast reconstruction - skin graft)






31. Bladder - nervous system damage






32. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






33. Plantlike organisms - molds (Ex: Athlete's foot - Ringworm)






34. Reach full potential through development of capabilities - Continues throughout life: Acceptance of self & others as they are -






35. Sterile technique; practices that render & keep objects & areas free from microorganisms






36. In the case of cardiopulmonary or respiratory arrest - calling a code & resuscitating the patient are to be delayed until these measures will be ineffectual.






37. Appoints an agent that the person trusts to make decisions in the event of subsequent incapacity.






38. Inability to empty bladder






39. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






40. Interval between pathogen's invasion of the body & the appearance of symptoms; organisms are growing & multiplying






41. Timed specimen collections (24- hour specimen): obtain correct container & preservative or ice if needed - Instruct patient/family about collection - Begin with empty bladder - end with empty bladder - Have patient void before beginning - Have patien






42. - Skin care - clean & dry - Oral & nasal care q 2 hr - Turn & reposition q 2 hr - Pain control - Maintain nutrition & hydration - Patent airway - Vision may diminish - control lighting in the room






43. Give each his/her due & act fairly






44. Lifestyle - Psychosocial - Environmental - Developmental - Biologic risks






45. Respect for inherent worth & uniqueness of the individual; patient privacy & confidentiality






46. Leakage when coughing - sneezing - or increased intra - abdominal pressure






47. Loss that is yet to come






48. Physical: protect from potential or actual harm Emotional: Free of fear - anxiety Allow independence Explanations

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49. Wash gently with gauze or clean cloth & water - Pat dry






50. Nurse knows the right thing to do but factors make it difficult to follow correct course of action.