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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






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






3. Complete lack of control over urination






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






5. 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






6. 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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7. 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






8. Altered self - image






9. HDL - 'good' type






10. Physical - genetic inheritance - age - developmental level - race - & gender - Emotional - how the mind affects body function & responds to body conditions - Intellectual - cognitive abilities - educational background - & past experiences - Environme






11. Body part or function






12. Inability to empty bladder






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






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






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






16. 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






17. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. supports & immobilizes a body part - helps a surgical incision helps with comfort and pain.






22. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






23. Regular exercise






24. Absence of basic human needs results in illness - Presence of basic human needs helps prevent illness or signals health - Meeting basic human needs restores health - One feels something missing when needs are unmet - One feels satisfaction when need

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25. 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






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






27. In the case of cardiopulmonary or respiratory arrest - calling a code & resuscitating the patient are to be delayed until these measures will be ineffectual.






28. 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






29. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






30. 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






31. 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






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. Keep promises






34. Process by which healthcare providers give appropriate - uninterrupted care & facilitate the patient's transition between different setting & levels of care - Teaching patient & family - self - care - medications - Involve patient & family in care p






35. - 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

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






37. Inspect






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

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39. Give each his/her due & act fairly






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






41. 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






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






43. Legal document that protects patient - physician - & healthcare institution - Person who is performing procedure (physician) is responsible for securing consent & explaining procedure to patient - Nurse signs as a witness - signifying that patient si

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






45. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






46. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






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






48. 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






49. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






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