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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. HDL - 'good' type






2. 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






3. 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






4. Altered self - image






5. 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






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






7. Inability to delay need to urinate






8. Salmonella bacillus from raw eggs or chicken - Bacterial enteropathogens - viruses - or parasites - cause Traveler's diarrhea - Undercooked meat






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






10. Specific signs & symptom






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






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






13. Loss of voluntary control of urination






14. 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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15. 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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16. 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






17. 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






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






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






20. Loss that is yet to come






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






22. Risk factors for illness - Factors in the human dimensions that influence health - illness status - Beliefs and practice - Basic human needs - Self - concept






23. 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






24. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






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






26. Personal habits - Defecate at the same time each day - Privacy & time allotment - Positioning - sitting upright with feet on ground






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






28. Pain reported by patient is determining factor of pain control - Assess pain q 2 hrs after major surgery - Older patient is at risk for undertreatment & overtreatment of pain






29. Collect from specimen port on drainage tubing - Cleanse with alcohol & use sterile syringe to pull out urine - Collect urine only from upper tubing - never from drainage bag - Urinalysis - collect 30 mL; Culture & Sensitivity (C&S) - collect 10 mL -






30. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






31. 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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32. 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






33. Total Parenteral Nutrition - nutritional therapy that bypasses the GI tract for patients who are unable to take food orally; meets patient's nutritional needs by way of nutrient - filled solutions administered intravenously through a central vein






34. 1. Denial & Isolation 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance

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






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






37. Binds fat & cholesterol to decrease absorption into bloodstream from GI tract






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. Mixture of serum & red blood cells






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






43. Body part or function






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder






50. 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