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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Benefit the patient.






2. Role modeling - discussion - panel discussion - audiovisual materials - role playing - printed materials






3. Collect from specimen port on drainage tubing - Cleanse with alcohol & use sterile syringe to pull out urine - Collect urine only from upper tubing - never from drainage bag - Urinalysis - collect 30 mL; Culture & Sensitivity (C&S) - collect 10 mL -






4. Equal care & rights for all






5. Process by which healthcare providers give appropriate - uninterrupted care & facilitate the patient's transition between different setting & levels of care - Teaching patient & family - self - care - medications - Involve patient & family in care p






6. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






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






8. provided for people with limited life expectancy - often in the home - focuses on the needs of the dying - comfort & dignity; encompasses biomedical - psychosocial - & spiritual aspects






9. 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






10. Brings small intestine to surface - usually the ileum - stool is always liquid - may drain liquid stool without any control OR - can create inverted nipple & pouch 'continent ostomy' so stool is retained until catheter is inserted to drain OR - diver






11. 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






12. 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






13. Social support systems - Community healthcare structure - Economic resources - Environmental factors - Nursing in the community






14. Diet - should include adequate fiber or bulk - Whole grains - fruits - vegetables - legumes - Eating at regular intervals helps stimulate peristalsis (gastrocolic reflex) - Food allergies or food poisoning may lead to diarrhea - Some foods cause






15. Changes in attitude - values - feelings (emotional)






16. Specific signs & symptom






17. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






18. 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






19. Provide information on What is happening - Provide private area to grieve - Allow family time alone with patient before & after death - if so desired - Assist with contacting mortician - May attend funeral services

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20. Degree of resistance the potential host has to the pathogen






21. Sense of hopefulness - participation in decisions - expression of feelings & emotions - Not die alone - religious or spiritual needs - honesty

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






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






25. Improves venus return - respiratory function - & peristalsis - relieves skin pressure. Patient should practice before surgery






26. - Allow to verbalize feelings - fears - Do not leave alone - Include family






27. Act for patient without their consent; Overrides patient autonomy; Nurse decides What is in best interest of patient






28. Can be harmful if taken in large amounts - All nutrients work with others to promote good health - Adding large amounts of one vitamin can make the body believe it is deficient in another vitamin - Food is the best source of nutrients - Supplements s






29. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






30. Maintain patient confidentiality within legal & regulatory parameters - Act as patient advocates - Deliver care in nonjudgmental manner & are sensitive to diversity - Deliver care that protects patient autonomy - dignity - & rights - Seek available






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






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






33. Procedure that is preplanned & based on the patient's choice & availability of scheduling for the patient - surgeon - & facility; Non - urgent; does not have to be done immediately






34. identify factors that may place the patient at greater risk for complications during & after surgery - often conducted several days before surgery as part of pre - operative laboratory screening & teaching






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






36. Mixture of serum & red blood cells






37. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






38. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






39. Respect values & beliefs - Role change - Body image change - Encourage to set attainable goals - Facilitate support from family / friends






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






41. Two - piece bag may be used - face plate attaches to skin around stoma - bag attaches to face plate - easy to remove & empty bag without disturbing seal on skin - bag is changed only when it leaks or seal is lost - opening in karaya should be cut 1/8






42. Two or more clear moral principles apply but support mutually inconsistent courses of action






43. Point where an organism enters a new host; GI - GU - Respiratory - break in skin or mucous membranes






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

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45. O Spiritual / Religious needs - Know & respect special ceremonies - rituals - Contact clergy to visit if patient desires






46. Frequency & amount of stools - history of diarrhea - constipation - impaction - Any abnormality of stool appearance - Use of laxatives or enemas - Dietary habits - food allergies - fluids - fiber - Amount of activity & exercise - Medications - Stress






47. 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






48. To make or confirm a diagnosis (Ex: breast biopsy - laparoscopy)






49. Lab / Screenings - Chest x- ray - is there fluid or anything pressing on the heart? - ECG - heart health - circulatory - ischemia - CBC - WBC's - infection - RBC's - platelets - bleeding time - Chemistry profile - Urinalysis






50. Retention with leakage that exceeds bladder capacity