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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. 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






2. Only in animal products






3. Keep promises






4. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






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






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






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






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






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






10. Inspect






11. 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






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






13. 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






14. Anatomical position - Removal of soiled dressings & tubes - Who will bathe the body? - Identification tags - Personal items - Order to release body / mortuary notification - Special handling for communicable disease






15. Ensure that food is safe for consumption & prepared & stored properly - Never purchase food with damaged packaging - Take items that require refrigeration home immediately - Never use raw eggs in any form - Cook ground meat thoroughly; should not hav






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






18. Regular exercise






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






20. Body part or function






21. Physical - genetic inheritance - age - developmental level - race - & gender - Emotional - how the mind affects body function & responds to body conditions - Intellectual - cognitive abilities - educational background - & past experiences - Environme






22. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






23. Uses reagent substances to detect the enzyme peroxidase in the hemoglobin molecule






24. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






25. Must be done immediately to preserve life - a body part - or function






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Dysuria - urinary frequency or urgency - cloudy urine with foul odor






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






31. Medicate for pain - N/V - Rest periods before each meal - Offer mouth care prior to each meal - Be sure dentures are clean & in mouth - Offer foods patient likes & can eat - Cold - soft foods may be better tolerated - Smaller portions - More frequent






32. Must be done within a reasonably short time frame to preserve health - but is not an emergency.






33. Inability to empty bladder






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






35. 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






36. Difficulty or painful urination






37. 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






38. A natural habitat of an organism (Ex: other humans - animals - soil - inanimate objects - water - milk - food)






39. Cultural - views on healthcare - Environmental - access to healthcare - Socioeconomic - financial resources - insurance - Physical - mobility






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






41. Cholesterol: Heredity is biggest factor in how body produces - handles - & excretes cholesterol - Type & amount of fat in diet - Saturated fats: carry cholesterol and stimulate liver to make cholesterol - Higher fat diets can elevate cholesterol blo






42. Do - not - resuscitate - an order specifying that there be no attempt to resuscitate a patient in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest - Nurse is obligated to attempt CPR if there is no DNR order - Nurse should clarify the patient's code status: if th

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43. Developmental considerations - child has limited understanding but needs to grieve - Family - Who has died - Socioeconomics - financial burden or loss; Cause of Death - Culture - Gender - Religion






44. Result of unpredictable event (Ex: injury - disaster)






45. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






46. 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






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






48. - 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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49. Most significant & most commonly observed infection - causing agents in healthcare institutions






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