Nursing Diagnoses
One who does not retain adequate sleep.
What is impaired sleep?
Lacking information on a specific topic
What is Knowledge deficit?
Hemoptysis, chest pain and shortness of breath.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
Technique used to extinguish a fire.
What is PASS? *extra points to name each step
These are classified as macronutrients and consist of 45-65% of our intake.
What are carbohydrates?
Impaired ability of the body to resist disease.
What is impaired immunity?
A pattern of physical and emotional responses to bereavement, separation, or loss.
What is grief?
Edema, erythema and distended veins in the lower extremities.
What is a DVT?
This assessment is used when a client has hx of falls.
What is ABCDE? *extra points to differentiate each term
They are useful for biochemical reactions in the body and can be taken as supplements or come from foods.
What are minerals?
Difficulty with bowel formation and evacuation of stool.
What is impaired bowel elimination?
Hypersensitivity induced by exposure to an allergen, resulting in harmful immune responses on subsequent exposures.
What is allergy?
Convulsive movements resulting in a decrease in brain activity.
What is a seizure?
This technique is used when a client poses harm to themselves and others.
What are restraints?
This consists of binge eating followed by episodes of fasting or regurgitation for at least 3 months.
What is Bulimia nervosa?
A characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or being injured.
What is risk for disease?
An intentional choice to omit or an unintentional overlooking of health-promoting actions.
What is nonadherence?
Cloudy, foul-smelling urine often dark and is a result of an HAI.
What is a UTI or CAUTI?
Used when a client has injury to 1 lower extremity and must not bear weight.
What is 3-point gait?
A nurse is preparing to administer soft, low-residue foods.
What is BRAT? *name the 4 foods associated with the acronym
Increased risk for a disease caused by the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.
What is risk for infection?
Dependence on a substance that leads to detrimental effects to the person’s physical or mental health, or the welfare of others.
What is substance abuse?
Often from stress, urge, injury or resulted from age.
What is urinary incontinence?
This fire is associated with combustibles, flammable liquids and electrical.
What is a multi-purpose fire/class ABC?
This type of diet consists of ground or diced foods.
What is a mechanical soft diet?