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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






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






3. 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






4. 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






5. 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






6. Process of emptying the bladder






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






8. Give each his/her due & act fairly






9. Altered self - image






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






11. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






12. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






13. 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






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






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






16. HDL - 'good' type






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






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






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






20. 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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21. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






22. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






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






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






25. Maintain patient confidentiality within legal & regulatory parameters - Act as patient advocates - Deliver care in nonjudgmental manner & are sensitive to diversity - Deliver care that protects patient autonomy - dignity - & rights - Seek available






26. Act for patient without their consent; Overrides patient autonomy; Nurse decides What is in best interest of patient






27. Inability to empty bladder






28. Specific signs & symptom






29. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






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






31. Complete lack of control over urination






32. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






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






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






35. Current Trends in Nursing - Nursing shortage - Evidence - based practice - Community- based nursing - Decreased length of hospital stay - Aging population - Increase in chronic care conditions - Independent nursing practice - Culturally competent ca






36. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






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

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






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






40. - Skin care - clean & dry - Oral & nasal care q 2 hr - Turn & reposition q 2 hr - Pain control - Maintain nutrition & hydration - Patent airway - Vision may diminish - control lighting in the room






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






42. Containing or mixed with blood






43. Health history & physical assessment within 24 hrs of surgery to identify risk factors & allergies - Identifying medications & treatments patient is currently receiving - surgery cancels all prior medication orders (Ex: no cumadin - Plavix - aspirin






44. 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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45. Inspect






46. 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






47. 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






48. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






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






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