Body Systems
BSE stands for this assessment done on the same day every month.
Breast Self Exam
An isotonic solution ordered for dehydrated clients.
0.9% Normal Saline
Good cholesterol are also called this.
HDL's
(High Density Lipoproteins)
Medications should be checked this many times prior to administering as a safety measure.
3
1- when gathering and comparing to MAR
2- when preparing for administration
3- right before giving to pt after armband is verified
ABC's of Nursing are these.
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Demographics is included in this portion of your assessment process.
Health history
This is the most effective way to monitor fluid status.
Daily weight
A client has a BMI of 16.5. The client is considered this.
Underweight
This vital sign should be monitored closely when giving the pain medication Morphine.
Respiratory rate
2 patient identifiers are these.
Name and DOB
The last thing you do when performing an assessment of the abdomen.
Palpation
Furosemide, given for fluid volume excess, puts the client at risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
Hypokalemia (Decreased Potassium)
These lab values are included in a CBC.
WBC (white blood count) & Hgb (Hemoglobin)
This medication is a stool softener and usually prescribed following surgical procedures.
docusate sodium (Colace)
The husband stays at home and takes care of the kids while the wife works and provides. This could be considered this type of conflict.
Gender role
The next action to take when your client voids 20mL and still complains of pain and feeling like his bladder is full.
Bladder scan
Also known as the "Bouncer" of the kidneys that keeps Sodium (Na) in.
Aldosterone
The lab values you can expect to see to evaluate kidney function.
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) & creatinine
Warfarin is a type of this.
Blood thinner
The right to choose, ability to act on knowledgeable choice, informed consent, and right to privacy & confidentiality are part of this for patients.
Autonomy
The body systems are continuously attempting to keep ourselves in this "normal" state.
Homeostasis
A client receiving tube feedings (hypertonic solution) are at risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
Hypernatremia (Increased Sodium)
Name the components of the chain of infection.
Infectious Agent
Portal of Entry and Exit
Reservoir
Means of Transmission
When medication is placed inside the mouth to dissolve is called this type.
Buccal
For a patient who is cognitively impaired, this nursing intervention is most appropriate for safety of the patient.
Use of bed and chair alarms at all times.