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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Keep promises






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






3. 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






4. Legal document that protects patient - physician - & healthcare institution - Person who is performing procedure (physician) is responsible for securing consent & explaining procedure to patient - Nurse signs as a witness - signifying that patient si


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






6. Sterile technique; practices that render & keep objects & areas free from microorganisms






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






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






9. 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






10. Freedom from pathogenic organisms in a specific area - Clean' vs 'Soiled' - patient or in patient's room - Achieved by: Confining pathogens within a given area - Limiting growth & numbers of pathogens - Limiting transmission of pathogens from place






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






12. no harsh or abrasive cleansers - use mild soap & water - dry gently - use skin protectant products to toughen area & protect from irritating stool






13. HDL - 'good' type






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






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






19. Inability to empty bladder






20. 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






21. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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






26. 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






27. Improves musculoskeletal system - Improves cardiovascular function - Improves circulation - tissues get oxygen & nutrients - Promotes relaxation


28. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






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






30. 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






31. Felt by person but intangible to others (Ex: loss of youth - independence)






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






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






34. 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






35. 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






36. Give each his/her due & act fairly






37. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






38. 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






39. Loss that is yet to come






40. Equal care & rights for all






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






42. 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






43. I & O - monitor for fluid volume deficit or overload - Bladder distention - assess by palpating above pubic symphysis if patient has not voided within 8 hrs after surgery or if patient has been voiding frequently in amounts less than 50 mL






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


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






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






47. For bowel diversions that bring portion of small or large intestine to abdominal surface for stool elimination - Permanent or temporary diversion - If permanent - may do abdominal - perineal resection to close off rectum & anal area (esp. if cancer i






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






49. 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






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