Family distress - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing Fundamentals, Nclex-RN Cheat Sheet Complete Summer 2023-NCLEX-RN NOTES TIPS: - Deal with patients rather than with machines. - AVOID: never, always, must, “why?”, “I understand”. - If 2 opposites (e.g. hyper-/hypo-), one is correct. - Do not leave the patient alone. - Choose physical over psychological. - IDK the answer: pick the one with the most information. ABC (except in emergencies, distress situations & CPR) Assessment vs. Implementation Acute vs. Chronic Stable vs. Unstabl...

TEST BANK FOR NURSING | A CONCEPT BASED APPROACH TO LEARNING 4TH EDITION VOL.1&2&3 {PEARSON EDUCATION} REAL EXAM SET QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE| ALREADY PASSED TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: BIOPHYSICAL MODULES Module 1: Acid - Base Balance The Concept of Acid - Base Balance 1.A Metabolic Acidosis 1.B Metabolic Alkalosis 1.C Respiratory Acidosis 1.D Respiratory Alkalosis Module 2: Cellular Regulation The Concept of Cellular Regulation 2.A Cancer 2.B Anemia 2.C Breast Can...

Nur 221 Exam 1 Latest Update Graded A+ types of families nuclear family Mother, father and children living as a unit multigenerational families a family with three or more generations alive at the same time; considers the needs of middle generation, not just young and old as with intergenerational extended family a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household. no-biologic-pa...

Psychotherapy – -nonpharmacological intervention -used to tx mental health diagnoses or distress -help clients improve functioning and well-being -talk therapy -provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and PMHNPs -may include individual, couple, family, or group sessions -Goals: symptom reduction, improvement in functioning, relapse prevention, empowerment, achievement of collaborative goals set by the client & therapist. M...

most common mental illness in the United States - Anxiety disorders -Anxiety impacts approximately 18% of the adult population and 25% of children ages 13-17 each year Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts or actions that occur over an hour or more per day -one of the top 20 illness-related disabilities worldwide first line medication treatment: Generalized anxiety disorder - -SSRIs -SNRIs -Buspirone -Drug Therapy at least 12 mont...

The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - that the patient is going to th...

N138 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ A father of four is admitted after an automobile accident in which two of the children were killed. Recognizing that he is in very serious condition, the nurse believes that it would be appropriate to avoid telling him about the death of his children unless he asks directly. This could be considered a violation of the ethical principle of veracity Which of the following is the best description of a code of ethics? A document that permit...

AINS 102 UPDATED PT 1 Questions & Answers Which one of the following is considered real property? Select one: A. An automobile B. A house C. Furniture D. A motorhome - ANS-B The Davis family suffered extensive fire damage to its home and was temporarily unable to inhabit it. The family was forced to rent a hotel room while its home was under repair. The cost incurred to rent the hotel room is referred to as which one of the following outcomes of loss? Select one: A. Lost income B....

While caring for a client with full thickness burns covering 40% of the body, the nurse observes purulent drainage from the wounds. Before reporting the finding, what is the best lab value to evaluate? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutrophil count- The patient is experiencing infection, so a nurse should review the neutrophil count before contacting the HCP. An older woman who experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) has difficulty with visual perception and she only eats half of the food on ...

Exam 3: NSG221/ NSG 221 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: Nursing Interventions Mild Anxiety: Answer: Mild anxiety is an asset to the client and requires no direct intervention. People with mild anxiety can learn and solve problems and are even eager for information. Teaching can be effective when the client is mildly anxious. Q: Nursing Interventions Moderate Anxiety: Answer: With moderate anxiety...