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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Only in animal products






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






3. To make or confirm a diagnosis (Ex: breast biopsy - laparoscopy)






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






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






6. Teach patient & family that pain meds will be ordered by physician & administered by nurse - Patient should ask for pain meds before pain becomes severe - A different med can be ordered if the med does not control pain or has unpleasant side effects






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






8. 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






9. Code of ethics; accountability






10. 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






11. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






12. 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






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






14. Specific signs & symptom






15. Should be cut 1/8 inch larger than stoma to protect skin & avoid stoma rub - may use charcoal or other deodorizer in bag to control odor - Bismuth subgallate oral also controls odor






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






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






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






19. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






20. Ensure that food is safe for consumption & prepared & stored properly - Never purchase food with damaged packaging - Take items that require refrigeration home immediately - Never use raw eggs in any form - Cook ground meat thoroughly; should not hav






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






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






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






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






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






26. Understanding & Acceptance: Involve family / friends in patient care - Establish trusting relationship - Refer to support groups

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






28. no harsh or abrasive cleansers - use mild soap & water - dry gently - use skin protectant products to toughen area & protect from irritating stool






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






34. HDL - 'good' type






35. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






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






37. Frequency & amount of stools - history of diarrhea - constipation - impaction - Any abnormality of stool appearance - Use of laxatives or enemas - Dietary habits - food allergies - fluids - fiber - Amount of activity & exercise - Medications - Stress






38. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






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






40. To restore function to traumatized or malfunctioning tissue (Ex: plastic surgery - breast reconstruction - skin graft)






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






42. 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






43. 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






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






45. 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






46. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






47. 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






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






49. Result of natural development






50. Bladder - nervous system damage