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Hypovolemia : Dehydration Hypervolemia : Fluid excess Hyponatremia : low sodium levels in the blood (<135 mEq/L) Hypernatremia : excess sodium levels in the blood (>135 mEq/L) Normal pH of blood gases : 7.35-7.45 2 | P a g e Metabolic Acidosis : decrease in bicarbonate concentratio...

compartment syndrome : involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles 6Ps : Pulslessness Pallor Pain Parasthesia Paralysis Palpated tense tissue fibreglass cast : more durable, dries qu...

What is the daily amount of fluid required by the body? : mL Normal daily ranges of urine output for an adult? : 1500 mL Dysuria : painful urination urgency : feeling the need to urinate immediately nocturia : excessive urination at night 2 | P a g e polyuria : excessive production of u...

Maria makes regular nursing visits to her elderly client in her home. The client likes to show Maria photos of her family & talk about her experiences growing up on a farm & raising her family there. Maria listens attentively and encourages this because: A) Encouraging reminiscence helps her pa...

Nursing Metaparadigm : person, health, environment, nursing, social justice client/person : include sickness and wellness interactive relationship between nurse and client includes biological physiological social and spiritual dimensions health : is subjective an idea of State optimal health ...

Nursing Metaparadigm : 5 components that relate to "what nurses do" t h onment ng l justice Other Readings : Other Readings -refer to continuing care standards (bookmarked on computer) -documenting chapter 23 (gregory) -vital signs chapter 21 (gregory) -altered drug responses old ppl p...

3 classifications of hormones : Steroid, peptide, protein What is assessed during a physical examination to assess general mobility : Body alignment (posture), gait, joints, skeletal muscles, neurovascular function Tibial nerve: assess sensation and movement : Sensation: prick the medial and la...

Intrapersonal Communication : communication with oneself Interpersonal Communication : between two or more people Transpersonal Communication : interaction that occurs within a person's spiritual domain SOAP Charting : S= Subjective data (how the patient feels) O= Objective data (results of...

Assessment of urine : -Intake and output Characteristics of urine : Color: Pale-straw to amber color Clarity: Transparent unless pathology is present Odor: Ammonia in nature Urine testing : Specimen collection How does age affect elimination : -decreased ability to concentrate urine -decr...

Neurovital signs : GCS, hand grips, feet, pupils Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) : Brief 30-point questionnaire test that is used to screen for cognitive impairment; commonly used to screen for dementia. Non-depressed skull fractures : usually managed medically depressed skull fracture ...

What is nursing : Building upon cognitive and leadership skills What is ideally wanted when a nursing team is trying to problem solve : Combine-knowledge What are pitfalls of problem solving : Micro-managing One person making the cal What are the decision areas : Clinical Ethical Group Dec...

Physician's Role : - order medication - write - document pt. diagnosis and need for medication Pharmacist's Role : - fill/dispense the medication order - ensure prescription are valid Nurse's Role : - administer drug - checking right dose, route, client, and need for drug Pre Medication...

age range of middle adulthood : 36-65 physical changes occurring in middle adulthood : -skin changes, vision, urinary and GI motility What hormonal changes occur in middle adulthood : menopause in woman psychosocial changes in middle adulthood : -experiences, job, family and friends older ad...

SBAR : S: Situation: Concise statement of the problem B: Background: Pertinent & brief information related to the situation A: Assessment: Analysis & consideration of options (what you found/think) R: Recommendation: uAction requested/recommended (what you want) situation of SBAR : •Identify...

potential risks of fluid imbalance : electrolyte, acid base imbalance deficient fluid or excess fluid volume dehydration : hypovolemia (fluid volume deficit) highest risk is elderly assess from sin turgor, mucous membranes signs of hypovolemia : oliguria (low urine), concentrated urine, w...

Hypovolemia is also called : dehydration Hypovolemia symptoms : - weak - rapid pulse - dizziness - thirst - weight loss - decreased BP Hypervolemia symptoms : - weight gain - SOB - wheezing/crackles - tachycardia 2 | P a g e - increased urinary output - increase B

Nursing metaparadigm (CHENS) : - client & person - health - environment - nursing - social justice Client & Person : - includes sickness & wellness - Interactive relationship between nurse - includes biological, psychological, social & spiritual dimensions health : - ideal state optimal ...

qd : every day hs : at bedtime ac : before meals pc : after meals OD : right eye 2 | P a g e OS : left eye OU : both eyes supp : suppository Concept of Person : who: the individual, families, communities What: psychological, social, spiritual, cultural Concept of Health

female sexual health assessment : menarche, menstrual history, pregnancies, current meaningful sexual relationships PLISSIT model : Permission Limited Information Specific Suggestions Intensive Therapy Pap smear : Test for early detection of cervical cancer; scraping of cells removed from ...

Physician's Role : - order medication - write - document pt. diagnosis and need for medication Pharmacist's Role : - fill/dispense the medication order - ensure prescription are valid Nurse's Role : - administer drug - checking right dose, route, client, and need for drug Pre Medication...

What does SBAR stand for? : Situation Background Assessment Recommendation Concept Map : -another method of recording a nursing care plan -the nursing process is recorded in a visual diagram of patient problems and interventions that illustrates the relationships among clinical data Clini...

Components of SBAR : A framework and a clinical pathway Situation Background Assessment Recommendation clinical pathways (care mapping) : -tools used in case management of client care -mapped out day by day for admission to discharge Purpose of clinical pathways : -critical to meet expec...

Nursing Process : -Assess: Encounter problem -Diagnoses: Collect Data -Identify Outcome: Analyze Data -Plan: Determine plan of action -Implement: Execute action plan -Evaluate: effectiveness of problem resolution Problem Solving : Assessment and analysis of a problem Decision Making : Choo...