Nursing Process
This step in the nursing process uses subjective and objective data to evaluate a patient's health.
Assessment
Requires the selection of research subjects to be fair.
Justice
Pharmacokinetic phase
What the body does to the drug
Round to the nearest tenth:
7.8724
7.9
"If it is not __________ it didn't happen" is a phrase commonly used by nurses.
Documented
Rules and regulations of nursing practice specific to the state in which the nurse practices.
Nurse Practice Acts
Pharmacodynamic phase
What the drug does to the body
Convert:
450 mcg = _____ mg
0.45 mg
A large part of this step in the nursing process is patient education.
Implementation
The principle that participation in clinical research is voluntary and the patient has the right to know the what and how of any research they participate in.
Informed consent
Liver
Order: 250 mg
Available: 50 mg tablets
How many tablets will the nurse administer?
5 tablets
This type of goal is written for patients during the planning phase.
SMART
This type of drug has been found safe and appropriate for use without direct supervision of a healthcare provider.
OTC drugs
A skin reaction to sunlight. Often caused by medications.
Photosensitivity
Order: 2mg
Available: 4mg/mL solution
How many mL will the nurse administer?
0.5 mL
This step of the nursing process takes a holistic approach to nursing care and looks to understand why the patient is seeking health treatment or prevention.
Concept
The right to self determination.
Autonomy
Pharmacogenetics
Order: 50 mg
Available: 75mg/5mLHow many mL will the nurse administer?
3.3 mL