4 main roles of the nurse - ANS-care coordinator, caregiver, patient educator, and
patient and family advocate.
Albumin - ANS-2-3 weeks
Less than 3.5g/dL= poor protein
Albuterol - ANS-Bronchodilator and relaxes smooth muscle airways
Side Effects: nervousness, restless, tremor, chest pain,palpitations, paradoxical
bronchospasm (Wheezing)
Anaphylaxis occurs most common with what med? - ANS-Penicillin
Assessment - ANS--collecting data
-organize data
-validate data
-document data
BUN- (Blood urea nitrogen) normal values - ANS-7-18 mg/dl
Cataract discharge teaching - ANS-Mild itching normal
Do not rub eye
No heavy lifting (increase IOP)
Refrain from cough/sneezing
Creamy, white, crusty is normal
, Green, yellow is infection
Report decreases vision and increase pain
Best vision in 6 weeks
Clinical manifestations of cystitis - ANS-Urgency: Sudden strong desire to void
Frequency: Voiding more than 6 times daily, but small quantities
Dysuria- Burning or pain on urination
^^^ 3 MOST COMMON^^^
Nocturia- Voiding two or more times a night
Suprapubic and pelvic pain
Pyuria, Bacteriuria, and hematuria
Communicating with hearing impaired patient - ANS-Do not speak in loud voices
Speak into less impaired ear
Use gestures/facial expression
Identify practical/effective means of communication
Wear eye glasses for lip reading
Provide sound amplifiers
Use stethoscope for communication
Contributing factors to constipation - ANS-Medications, other medical diagnoses, diet,
in-activity(bedrest, immobile), chronic laxative use.
Diagnosing - ANS--analyze data
-identify health problems, risks, and strengths
-formulates diagnostic statements
Evaluating - ANS--collect data related to outcomes
-compare data with outcomes
-relate nursing actions to client goals/outcomes
-draw conclusions about problem status
-continue, modify, or terminate the client's care plan
Furosemide,HCTZ - ANS-Treatment and control of edema related to CHF,
cirrhosis, renal disease, and HTN
Give in the AM so patient isn't up all night urinating
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