Nursing Process
Which type of data? "I am not feeling well today".
What is subjective data?
Stress busters include:
Good time management, adequate sleep, proper nutrition, exercise, not using tobacco
Interventions for patients with dysphagia.
Provide suction, elevate HOB high fowlers, monitor patient frequently, alternate food with drinks
Age 40-65 is in which stage, according to Erikson?
generativity vs stagnation
Rolling your eyes at a patient is what type of communication?
Non-verbal
A patient is complaining of stomach pain. Which step in the NP should be done first?
Assessment
Stress hormone
Cortisol
Bad fats
Saturated and Trans fats
Pt likely to pass in 6 mos or less may receive which type of care?
Hospice
Nurses need to be --------- when providing care.
assertive
Which type of data? BP 110/70
Objective data
Believing that your culture, professional, ethnic or social group is superior to others.
Ethnocentrism
Which vitamin is important for wound healing?
Vitamin C
Respirations seen in dying patients
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Body language is what type of communication?
Non-verbal
Which step in the NP would include discussing if medication has resolved pain?
Evaluation
Vulnerable populations include:
homelessness, mental illness, very young, very old
Which nutrients primarily provide energy to the body?
Carbs, proteins, fats
Mottling is often seen:
at end of life
Asking why, too many questions, offering advice are all examples of what?
Barriers to therapeutic communication
5 Steps of NP
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Your body's natural reaction to stress triggering a physiological response called:
Fight or flight
Which Vitamin may interfere with platelet coagulation?
Vitamin K
Stages of grief according to Kubler-Ross
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Providing respect, empathy, and being genuine are all examples of what?
therapeutic communication