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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






9. Brings small intestine to surface - usually the ileum - stool is always liquid - may drain liquid stool without any control OR - can create inverted nipple & pouch 'continent ostomy' so stool is retained until catheter is inserted to drain OR - diver






10. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






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






12. Bladder - nervous system damage






13. HDL - 'good' type






14. 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






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






16. 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






17. 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






18. Death expected within a limited period of time - What patient needs to know - how disease will progress; go through stages of grief; support in decision making; right to consent to or refuse any & all treatment - What family needs to know - how disea






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






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






21. 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






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






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

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24. Oxygen; skin color - V/S - mental responsiveness; Intake & elimination of fluids;I & O - skin turgor - weight - mucous membranes; Food;weight - muscle mass - labs; Temperature;Physical activity;Rest & sleep

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25. Complete lack of control over urination






26. 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






27. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






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. 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






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






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






32. Altered self - image






33. 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






34. Wash gently with gauze or clean cloth & water - Pat dry






35. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






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






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






38. Allow individual to state in advance What their choices would be should certain circumstances develop






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






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






41. 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 -






42. 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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43. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






44. Equal care & rights for all






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






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






47. Gradual withdrawal of mechanical ventilation from a patient with a terminal illness or an irreversible condition with a poor prognosis.






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






49. 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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50. 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