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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association is a way to define what nurses can diagnose in the nursing realm & a way to find interventions & outcomes. Nursing Diagnosis must be a NAndA approved diagnosis - NIC - Nursing Interventions Classification






2. Equal care & rights for all






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






4. A natural habitat of an organism (Ex: other humans - animals - soil - inanimate objects - water - milk - food)






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






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






7. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






8. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






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






10. 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






11. 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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12. 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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13. Lifestyle - Psychosocial - Environmental - Developmental - Biologic risks






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






15. Backrubs- Warm / cold compresses - Auditory / visual stimuli - TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) - Acupuncture - Placebos - Analgesics - Endorphins - natural analgesic activated by stress & pain - Medications - IV - PO - PCA - Epidu






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






17. Process of emptying the bladder






18. Lab / Screenings - Chest x- ray - is there fluid or anything pressing on the heart? - ECG - heart health - circulatory - ischemia - CBC - WBC's - infection - RBC's - platelets - bleeding time - Chemistry profile - Urinalysis






19. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






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






21. Regular exercise






22. 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






23. 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






24. Procedure that is preplanned & based on the patient's choice & availability of scheduling for the patient - surgeon - & facility; Non - urgent; does not have to be done immediately






25. Mixture of serum & red blood cells






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

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27. Loss of voluntary control of urination






28. Specific signs & symptom






29. 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






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






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






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






33. - Allow to verbalize feelings - fears - Do not leave alone - Include family






34. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






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






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






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






38. Bladder - nervous system damage






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

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40. 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






41. 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






42. Palliative - to relieve or reduce intensity of an illness; is not curative (Ex: colostomy - arthroscopy - balloon angioplasties)






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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






49. Code of ethics; accountability






50. 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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