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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






2. Altered self - image






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






4. 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






5. Assess for: - illness - fever - fatigue - N/V - medications - can alter taste or decrease appetite (chemo - steroids) - poor fitting dentures - no teeth - bad teeth - mouth problems - lesions - inflamed mucosa - pain - dislike of certain foods - unfa






6. Specific signs & symptom






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






8. 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






9. 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






10. Primary commitment to the patient; Priority is good of individual patient rather than society in general;Evaluation of competing claims of patient's autonomy & patient well - being






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






12. Medications - narcotics - iron preparations - chronic use of stimulant laxatives - antibiotics - Constipation or diarrhea is common side effect of meds Treat Constipation: - increasing fiber - fluids - activity - allowing time daily - may use bulk






13. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






14. Result of natural development






15. So patient should be taught to splint the incision (support with pillow or folded bath blanket) & cough during period after pain medication has been administered






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






17. HDL - 'good' type






18. 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






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






20. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






21. 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






22. - 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






23. Lecture or discussion - panel discussion - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials - programmed instruction - computer - assisted instruction programs






24. Permanent change - cause is irreversible alterations in normal anatomy & physiology - require long period of care






25. Helps increase lung volume & inflation of alveoli which Facilitates venus return; Practice prior to surgery






26. Combination of Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Living Will






27. 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






28. Inability to empty bladder






29. A tool nurses use to think critically - solve problems - & evaluate the way they care for patients. Dynamic - systematic or ever changing - depending on patient & all variables that impact patient - Helps nurse think about outcomes for patients & is






30. Composed of clear - serous portion of the blood & from serous membranes






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






32. Bladder - nervous system damage






33. 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






34. Give each his/her due & act fairly






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






36. Right of self - determination; informed choices for patients - right to choose






37. skin should be intact - free of redness - Watch for any irritation - rash - signs of infection - Erosion around stoma can cause stoma to become flat or indented






38. Should be moist & red or pink if circulation is adequate - Pale or bluish indicates problem - bleeds easily (mucosa) but amount is minimal - Very edematous at first - but will shrink down to normal size as healing occurs (6-8 weeks) - Protrude above






39. Loss that is yet to come






40. Taking care of the whole person - body - mind - spirit - heart - soul - Provide best quality of life by symptom management






41. Recovery period; returns to a healty state; feeling better






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






43. 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






44. Code of ethics; accountability






45. Point of escape of the organism from the reservoir (Ex: Respiratory - GI - Genitourinary - break in skin)






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

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






48. Goal of treatment is a comfortable dignified death & that further life - sustaining measures are no longer indicated.






49. 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






50. Personal emotional involvement - Need to explore own beliefs about death - Burn - out from work in areas of frequent death - Critical Care - ER - Hospice - Long Term Care