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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






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






4. 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






5. 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






6. Loss of voluntary control of urination






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






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. 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

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10. Composed of white blood cells - liquefied dead tissue debris - & dead & live bacteria






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






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

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13. Keep promises






14. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






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






16. 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






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






18. 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






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






20. 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






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. Altered self - image






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






26. collected during midstream - first small amount of urine voided helps to flush away any organisms near the meatus - urine voided at midstream is most characteristic of urine body is producing - patient voids & discards a small amount of urine; contin






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






28. 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






29. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






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






31. - 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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32. Inspect






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






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






35. Should be cut 1/8 inch larger than stoma to protect skin & avoid stoma rub - may use charcoal or other deodorizer in bag to control odor - Bismuth subgallate oral also controls odor






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






37. Statement of ethical obligations & duties of every person who enters practice of nursing; Non - negotiable ethical standard; Expression of nursing's own understanding of commitment to society






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






39. Patient's voluntary agreement to undergo a procedure or treatment after receiving the following information in layman's terms: Description of procedures & potential alternatives - Underlying disease process & its course - Name & qualifications of per

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40. Containing or mixed with blood






41. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. Hematest & guaiac test are chemical tests commonly used - False - positive results - from ingesting red meat - animal liver & kidneys - salmon - tuna - mackerel & sardines - tomatoes - cauliflower - horseradish - turnips - melon - bananas - & soybean






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






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