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Ways to prevent Osteoporosis - Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture - Assimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our diverse society. - culturally competent care Assumin...

Referred pain correct answers Occurs in an area distant from the site of origin. Example: pain from a heart attack might be felt in the left arm or jaw Phantom Pain correct answers Pain that is perceived from an area that has been surgically or traumatically removed. Example: pain from an amputated limb. Neuropathic pain correct answers Results from an injury of one or more nerves Acute pain correct answers Short duration, rapid onset, and associated with some kind of injury. Chronic...

what does drowning lead to? - leads to loss of surfactant in lungs which causes alveolar collapse and pulmonary edema is dehydration common in heat exhaustion? - YES what can major diaphoresis cause? - severe dehydration and hyponatremia if heat exhaustion goes untreated, what can it cause? - heat stroke what are the s/s of heat exhaustion - -dehydration -decrease in blood volume -decrease in BP -tachycardia what is the first intervention for a person expected to have heat exhaustion? -...

Postictal phase Nursing care - Monitor for LOC, Orientation, & Motor ability to return to baseline More than 10 minutes can be fatal status epilepticus - After 5 min if continuous episodes patient is treated as _______ __________, 30 min or more of seizure activity will result in neurological consequences signs of tonic-clonic seizure - stiffening & jerking patient education of seizures - Take drugs on time Take AED as prescribed (good Oral hygiene and Oral contraceptive barrier) Nursi...

Combined Failure patho - conbination ventilary and oxygenation failure Combo failure Causes - hypoventilation poor lung perfusion hyposemia chronic bronchitis emphysema CF asthma attack Acute Respiratory Failure Physical assessment - dyspnea orthopnea assess O2 and Lung soudns end-tidal CO2 ABG resltessness irritability confusion decreased LOC headache

what does drowning lead to? - leads to loss of surfactant in lungs which causes alveolar collapse and pulmonary edema is dehydration common in heat exhaustion? - YES what can major diaphoresis cause? - severe dehydration and hyponatremia if heat exhaustion goes untreated, what can it cause? - heat stroke what are the s/s of heat exhaustion - -dehydration -decrease in blood volume -decrease in BP -tachycardia what is the first intervention for a person expected to have heat exhaustion? -...

What is the easiest lab to do before a stroke alert? - blood sugar check Embolic stroke doing an ECHO- what are we looking for? - see if pt has AFIB. Most of these type of clots come from the heart Caring for pt with stoke that has broc's aphasia- - communication board TIA- - Indications you're going to have a stroke, a high risk of a stroke Family decides that they want the pt to be an organ donor- - Make sure everything is still running before harvest Looking a CSF that has yell...

What expected physiological changes of the older adult put them at risk for falls? - 1. Slowing reflexes 2. Reduced Muscle Strength 3. Inability to adapt 4. Sensor losses like vision and hearing What is NOT a standard practice in the North American Healthcare system? - Folk Medicine A client begins to fall while the nurse is assisting with ambulation. What is the priority nursing intervention? - Guide the client safely to the floor A nurse is assisting with a transfer from the bed to a ...

What are opportunistic infection associated with acquire immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) select all that apply. - a. Candidiasis c. Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia D. NON-hodkins lymphoma What client is a susceptible host most at risk for infection? - A client with Leukemia The client is at risk for impaired skin integrity related to the need for several weeks of bed rest. The nurse evaluates the client after one week and finds the skin integrity is not impaired. In evaluating the plan ...

Best intervention to prevent an infant from drowning - Have them wear a floatie at all times Fence in swimming pools, Begin swimming lessons early, Best intervention for an infant who as at risk for ingesting poisonous substances (cleaner, etc) - Place them in a out of reach, locked cabinet Remove sources of lead, Have poison control number available, Keep medications out of reach, Best Intervention for a school aged child and body harm - Teach use of helmets when doing activities like b...