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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






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






3. Early signs & symptoms are present but are often vague & nonspecific; patient does not realize he is contagious






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






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






6. 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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7. Inability to empty bladder






8. Brings large intestine to surface Can be created anywhere along large intestine - Consistency of stool depends on how far stool travels through colon before diversion - May be able to train bowel to evacuate at same time each day - if solid stool






9. 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






10. Hand Hygiene - Wash - before & after touching patient; before & after wearing gloves - Alchohol - based handrubs - if hands are not visibly soiled - Soap & water - if hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids; wash for 15 sec






11. 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






12. Result of natural development






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






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






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

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16. Increase venus return and helps prevent complications of thrombophlebitis & resultant emboli






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






18. Containing or mixed with blood






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






20. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






21. 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






22. Most common nosocomial infection (esp. in elderly) - may cause systemic infections in elderly - more common in females - urethra is shorter; urinary meatus is closer to anus - E. coli - cause of most UTI's - Risk Factors - Sexually active female - ca

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






24. Patients who require in - hospital care are more acutely ill or injured than in the past - Length of stay has decreased; Often leads to re - admissions - Nurses in hospitals must have knowledge & skills to perform complex care to very ill patients






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






26. Health - state of complete physical - mental - & social well being - not merely the absence of disease - Wellness - active state - oriented toward maximizing the potential of the individual






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






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






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






30. Body part or function






31. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






32. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






33. 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






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






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






36. Recognized by others as well as patient (Ex: loss of job - spouse)






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






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






39. Altered self - image






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






41. Understanding & Acceptance: Involve family / friends in patient care - Establish trusting relationship - Refer to support groups

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






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






47. Inspect






48. 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






49. 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






50. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent