"good death" Correct Answers one that allows a person to die
on his or her own terms, relatively free of pain, and with dignity.
It is free from avoidable distress and suffering for patients,
families, and caregivers; in general accord with patients'
families' wishes; and reasonably consistent with clinical,
cultural, and ethical standards
#1 way to measures intake of fluid Correct Answers weight
2 electrolytes that measure waste Correct Answers BUN and
creatine
2 examples nursing diagnosis for self concept? Correct Answers
-disturbed body image related to Alteration in self-perception as
evidence by refusal to discuss or acknowledge change
-chronic or situational low-self esteem related to lack of self-
value as evidence by social withdraw & short temper (actual) or
Risk for chronic/situational low-self esteem related to lack of
self-value (risk)
2 examples of problems associated with self-actualization
Correct Answers does not accept reality & lack of self-control
2 localized stress responses Correct Answers reflex pain
response and the inflammatory response.
,2 major sources of self-esteem Correct Answers how
competent children think they are in various aspects of life and
how much social support they receive from other people
2 signs in new onset diabetics Correct Answers polyuria and
polydipsia
2 subsets of esteem needs Correct Answers self-esteem needs,
such as strength, achievement, mastery and competence,
confidence in the face of the world, independence, and freedom;
and (2) respect needs or the need for esteem from others, such as
status, dominance, recognition, attention, importance, and
appreciation
2 Ways Fluid is Lost in the Body Correct Answers 1.) Sensible
Loss: Can be measured and include urination, defecation +
wounds.
2.) Insensible Loss: Cannot be measured or seen and includes
sweat and water vapor from lungs during respiration.
( evaporation)
3 buffer systems in the body Correct Answers (1) the carbonic
acid-sodium bicarbonate buffer system, (2) the phosphate buffer
system, and (3) the protein buffer system.
3 compartments of extracellular fluid ( 2 majors and 1 minor)
Correct Answers the intravascular and interstitial compartments
( major)
transcellular fluid (minor)
,3 examples of problems with safety and security Correct
Answers domestic violence, child abuse, rape all are lack of
security and safety
3 factors that determine the response to crisis Correct Answers
(1) the person's perception of the event or situation, (2) the
person's situational supports (external resources), and (3) the
coping mechanisms the person possesses (internal resources)
3 major self evaluation feelings Correct Answers 1.) PRIDE:
Based on a positive self evaluation
2.) GUILT: Based on behaviors incongruent with ideal self
3.) SHAME: Associated with low global self worth
3 stages of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Correct
Answers 1. Alarm ( fight-or flight, short termed)
2. Resistance ( body adapts, vitals return to normal)
3. Exhaustion (adaptive mechanisms no longer work)
4 bases of self esteem Correct Answers (1) significance, or the
way people feel they are loved and approved of by the people
important to them; (2) competence, or the way tasks that are
considered important are performed; (3) virtue, or the attainment
of moral-ethical standards; and (4) power, the extent to which
people influence their own and others' lives
4 examples of problems associated with love and belongness
Correct Answers -blames other for own fault teens and adults
-issue with love and belonging
-Mad @ the world
-Aggressive behaviors
, 4 levels of anxiety Correct Answers 1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. Panic
5 nursing diagnosis related to electrolytes and fluid ( 3 actual
and 2 risk) Correct Answers -excess fluid volume related to
decrease cardiac output evidenced by tachycardia, rapid
breathing, and low BP
-deficient fluid volume related to inadequate fluid intake
evidenced by expression of thirst
-imbalanced fluid volume related to inabilty to obtain liquids
evidenced by dry oral mucosa
- risk for deficient fluid volume related to blood loss
- risk for electrolyte imbalance related to diarrhea or wound
drainage
A break in a blood vessel causes? Correct Answers a leak,
leading to bruising or edema
A client is admitted to the facility after experiencing
uncontrolled diarrhea for the past several days. The client is
exhibiting signs of a fluid volume deficit. When reviewing the
client's laboratory test results, which electrolyte imbalance
would the nurse likely to find? Correct Answers hypokalemia
a person's self knowledge is made up of Correct Answers basic
facts (sex, age, race, occupation, cultural background, sexual
orientation).
the person's position within social groups.
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