Patient trajectory - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client has a tentative diagnosis of lung cancer following computed tomography (CT) scanning. He is scheduled for a fiberoptic bronchoscopy with biopsy. In the trajectory phase of the Trajectory Model of Chronic Illness, the nurse Provides postprocedure care following the bronchoscopy Administers the preoperative medication for the bronchoscopy Answers the client's questions about the bronchoscopy procedure Obtains the signature of the client on the consent form Answers the client's questions...

TEST BANK FOR ALEXANDER’S CARE OF THE PATIENT IN SURGERY 16TH EDITION BY ROTHROCK – Complete All Chapters ( 1-30) The Perioperative Patient Focused Model presents key components of nursing influence that guide patient care. Select the statement that best describes the dynamic relationship within the model. a. The patient experience and the nursing presence are in continuous interaction. b. Structure, process, and outcome are the foundation domains of the model. c. The perioperative nurs...

Gerontological Nursing, 4e (Tabloski) Chapter 4 Cultural Diversity 1) The charge nurse has provided a staff inservice on the cultural triad and nursing care. Which statement, made by a staff nurse, best indicates an understanding of a healthcare team's difficulty with cultural literacy? 1. "Our healthcare team has limited knowledge of each others' backgrounds." 2. "Each of our perspectives of our own heritage interferes with cultural literacy." 3. "A feeling of being disco...

NURS 546 Midterm 2 Test Questions And Answers What is chronic disease? - ANSWER- The irreversible presence, accumulation, or latency of disease states or impairments that involve the total human environment for supportive care and self-care maintenance of function and prevention of further disability. -potential disability and loss of function Characteristics of chronic disease: - ANSWER- -irreversible -permanent changes from the normal -residual disability -special rehab required ...

HA EXAM 1 assessment techniques, vital signs, and pain SPRING 2024 with 100% Correct Answers Describe physical exam techniques and their purpose. -Answer- Relate the importance of using the correct blood pressure cuff size. -Answer- Describe the auscultatory gap and why it is important. -Answer- Relate how to find and palpate the radial and brachial pulses. -Answer- systolic pressure -Answer-Blood pressure in the arteries during contraction of the ventricles. diastolic pressure -Answer-B...

What are the greatest risks for transport? Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposite reaction. What is the relationship between mass and ...

What are the greatest risks for transport? ☑: Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? ☑: Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposite reaction. What is the relationship between m...

TEST BANK FOR ALEXANDER’S CARE OF THE PATIENT IN SURGERY 16TH EDITION BY ROTHROCK – Complete All Chapters ( 1-30) The Perioperative Patient Focused Model presents key components of nursing influence that guide patient care. Select the statement that best describes the dynamic relationship within the model. a. The patient experience and the nursing presence are in continuous interaction. b. Structure, process, and outcome are the foundation domains of the model. c. The perioperative nurs...

What does Hospice Care do? correct answer: * Support and care for persons in the last phase of an incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Who does Hospice Care Supports? correct answer: Supports patient through dying process and survivors through bereavement. What does Palliative care seeks? correct answer: Seeks to prevent, relieve, reduce, or sooth the symptoms of disease or disorder without effecting a cure When is palliative care appropiate? ...

A 78-year old female patient is admitted with nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, and dehydration. She has a history of diabetes mellitus and 2 years ago had a stroke with residual right-sided weakness. Identify which characteristics of chronic illness the nurse will probably find in this patient (select all that apply) a. Self-limiting b. Residual disability c. Permanent impairments d. Infrequent complications e. Need for long-term management f. Non reversible pathologic changes - Ans...