The roles of a nurse are governed by: - answer-nursing standards of practice and state nurse practice acts
Define nurse standard of practice - answer-the minimum set of criteria of practice to deliver quality care
What are state nurse practice acts? - answer-legal criteria for adequate patien...
Fundamentals of Nursing Yoost [Document subti tle]
Ch. 1
, FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING YOOST CH. 1
The roles of a nurse are governed by: - answer-nursing standards of practice and
state nurse practice acts
Define nurse standard of practice - answer-the minimum set of criteria of practice to
deliver quality care
What are state nurse practice acts? - answer-legal criteria for adequate patient care
(-defined as the scope of practice in each state
-protected by the public
-law that regulates the practice of nursing: to have a nursing licensure and pass the
NCLEX-RN exam in order to practice. (RN, LPN, APN)
Key Nursing Roles - answer--Advocate
-leader
-change-agent
-manager
-promotion of health/ a safe environment
-care-provider (prevention of illness)
-researcher
-collaborator
-participation in shaping health policy and inpatient and health systems
management (delegator)
-educator
Nursing is seen as a ___________ profession that addresses the many dimensions
necessary to fully care for a pt. - answer-holistic
Holistic care includes - answer-physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social
Fundamental value of nursing - answer-caring
Nursing Process - answer-the scientific process that nurses use to care for their
patients in a multistep approach including:
Assessment (of patient data)
Diagnosis (prioritize nursing diagnoses)
Planning (plan care of the patient)
Implementation (implement the appropriate interventions)
Evaluation (evaluate care in an ongoing cycle)
Patient education is essential for - answer-patient discharge so that they know how
to self-treat at home
Health literacy - answer-a person's capacity to obtain, process, and understand
basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
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