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SBAR : situation, background, assessment, recommendation clinical pathways : used in management of care care mapping : care mapped out day by day from admission day to discharge 1. : do it yourself 2. : influence others 2 | P a g e 3. : assign someone 4. : do n

diabetes mellitus (DM) : insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects type 1 diabetes mellitus : diabetes in which no beta-cell production of insulin occurs and the patient is dependent on insulin for survival type 2 diabetes : progressive disorder in which body ...

Fluid & Electrolyte Needs : - Homeostasis - Affected by digestion, absorption, metabolism of nutrients and excretion of waste Functions of Body Fluids : - Need 1.5 L - 2.5L per day - 60-70% body weight is fluid [70% intracellular, 30% extracellular] - Transport nutrients and wastes to and from...

Pre-op checklist : H&P (Hx & Physical), charts (old & new) Informed Consent Marked surgical site Name / Allergy Band Labs, X-rays, EKG, special testing Jewelry, dentures, glasses, hearing aids, prosthesis REMOVED No makeup/nail polish NPO status as required Pt teaching and understanding for...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...