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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






2. 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






3. Inability to delay need to urinate






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






5. Stool production will usually not begin for a few days after surgery - surgery inhibits peristalsis - patient has been NPO - enemas to cleanse prior - Mucus may be passed from stoma prior to production of stool - Colostomy may require irrigation






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






7. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






8. Composed of white blood cells - liquefied dead tissue debris - & dead & live bacteria






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






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






11. ability to excrete excess nitrogen






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






13. 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






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






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






16. Loss that is yet to come






17. 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






18. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






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






20. Body part or function






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






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






23. 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






24. 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 -






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






26. Increase venus return and helps prevent complications of thrombophlebitis & resultant emboli






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






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






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






36. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






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






38. 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






39. Regular exercise






40. 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






41. 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






42. Bowel sounds - auscultate every 4 hrs when patient is awake - reduced or absent; should return within 8-24 hrs after surgery - Distention - assess; esp. if bowel sounds are absent or high - pitched (could indicate paralytic ileus) - Is there an infe






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






44. So patient should be taught to splint the incision (support with pillow or folded bath blanket) & cough during period after pain medication has been administered






45. Cholesterol: Heredity is biggest factor in how body produces - handles - & excretes cholesterol - Type & amount of fat in diet - Saturated fats: carry cholesterol and stimulate liver to make cholesterol - Higher fat diets can elevate cholesterol blo






46. Altered self - image






47. - Peel fruits & vegetables - Eat dry foods & foods that are piping hot & cooked thoroughly - avoid tap water - ice cubes - fruit juice - fresh salads - unpasteurized dairy products - cold sauces & toppings - open buffets - & undercooked or reheate


48. 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






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






50. 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