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-ectomyremoval of -lysisdestruction of -orrhaphyrepair or suture of -oscopylooking into -ostomycreation of an opening -otomycutting into -plastyrepair or reconstruction of -centesispuncture why might an elderly patient feel fear when in the hospital/preoperative?they see it as a stepping stone to a nursing home, or they see the hospital as a place to die as we age, what happens to our ability to cope with stress?decreased ability to cope with stress what do we need to confirm with ...

leading causes of death attributed to nutritionheart disease, cancer, stroke energy yielding nutrientsbroken down to generate energy - carbs, lipids, proteins macronutrientsneeded in large amounts - carbs, lipid, proteins, water micronutrientsneeded in small amounts - vitamins, minerals inorganicdoes not contain carbon organiccontains carbon amount of energy provided by carbs4 kcals amount of energy provided by lipids9 kcal amount of energy provided by protein4 kcal amount of energy ...

when can a fluid volume deficiency occur?-abnormal loss of body fluid -inadequate fluid intake -shift from plasma to interstitial fluid T/F: dehydration and a fluid volume deficiency are the sameFALSE - dehydration is a loss of pure water without the loos of sodium dehydrationthe loss of pure water without the loss of sodium causes of a fluid volume deficiency:-GI losses (diarrhea, vomiting, NG suctioning) -hemorrhage -polyuria -diabetes insipidus S&S of a fluid volume deficiency-rest...

Jim Smith is involved in a collision claim and is no longer able to use the vehicle to go to work. This "loss of use" is referred to as a: Direct loss Indirect loss Loss evaluation Consequential lossConsequential loss When the rear of the vehicle is damaged and there is a gap between the trunk lid and the quarter panel, what else on the vehicle should the appraiser check? The center pillar The trunk floor The quarter panels The frame railsThe frame rails In auto physical da...

Jim Smith is involved in a collision claim and is no longer able to use the vehicle to go to work. This "loss of use" is referred to as a: Direct loss Indirect loss Loss evaluation Consequential lossConsequential loss When the rear of the vehicle is damaged and there is a gap between the trunk lid and the quarter panel, what else on the vehicle should the appraiser check? The center pillar The trunk floor The quarter panels The frame railsThe frame rails In auto physical da...

Delegation Right Person, Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Communication, Right Supervision AP's: vitals and ALDs PN: stable clients and the expected outcome Bleeding Stabilize object Colorectal Screening Sigmoid: 5 yrs Colon: 10 years ages 50-75 Manual BP 1 Inch above antecubital space Manual Systolic Measurement Palpate radial pulse, inflate until pulse disappears, inflate another 30 mmHg, release and note when pulse is palpable again Clear Diet Fruit juices, gelatin, broth ...

When do *advanced directives* go into effect?when person is *unable to speak for him/herself* due to either: 1. *Mental Incapacity* - *coma *(GCS score ≤ 7) 2. *Aphasia* (≠as soon as signed; directives can always be changed later by person) SBAR Communication Framekwork Components1. *S* = Situation - what *prompted* the communication (eg *what* changes occurred) 2. *B* = Background - *pertinent information, relevant history, vital signs* 3. *A* = Assessment - nurse's assessment of...

Is a process of learning a different culture to adapt to a new or changing environment.Acculturation. It is a subjective perspective of the person's heritage and a sense of belonging to a groupEthnic identity Include meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music therapy, massage, touch, laughter, humor, & spiritual measures (prayer).Low-risk therapies: Because of their health & dietary practices, Native Americans, Latino Americans, Hispanic Americans, & African Americans.High ris...

A child is brought to the emergency room by his mother who reports the child was stung by a bee while playing in the back yard. The child has an itchy rash on the face, neck, and chest. Breathing is labored with audible wheezing. Which of these medications should the healthcare provider administer first? a) Diphenhydramine b) Albuterol c) Epinephrine d) Dopamine C) Epinephrine A patient who has pericarditis related to radiation therapy, becomes dyspneic, and has a rapid, weak pulse....

A property owner has decided to do some landscaping work on his yard. He has planted a tree surrounded by some flowering shrubs. The tree and shrubs are an example of... improvements A property owner has a waterfront lot on a stream. He has the right to use the water from the stream. What is this right called? riparian A tenant is aware that his lease will expire at the end of the month. He has begun to disassemble his display cabinets and shelves. Which of the following statements abo...