Nutrition
Why is it important for hospitalized patients to maintain adequate nutrition?
It promotes healing, prevents complications, and strengthens the immune system.
Why is maintaining good urinary elimination important for overall health?
It removes waste, maintains electrolyte balance, and prevents infection.
How does physical activity impact bowel function?
Activity stimulates peristalsis and helps prevent constipation.
Why does the body need oxygen transported to every cell?
Cells require oxygen for energy production and survival.
Why do nurses perform three medication checks before giving a drug?
To prevent errors by verifying the right medication, dose, and patient at every step.
How can a nurse encourage a patient with poor appetite to eat more?
Serve small frequent meals, manage pain or nausea, make meals appealing, and respect food preferences.
How can nurses prevent urinary tract infections in hospitalized patients?
Encourage regular voiding, provide good perineal hygiene, and minimize catheter use.
Why should nurses monitor bowel patterns in postoperative patients?
Surgery, anesthesia, and immobility can slow bowel function, leading to complications like constipation or ileus.
How does impaired ventilation affect oxygenation?
It decreases oxygen intake, leading to hypoxia and tissue damage.
How does understanding the "Rights" of medication administration protect the patient?
It ensures that medications are given safely, effectively, and legally.
Why are proteins critical during illness or after surgery?
They help repair tissues and support immune function for recovery.
Why should nurses measure post-void residual (PVR) urine in certain patients?
To detect incomplete bladder emptying, which increases infection risk.
How can nurses help patients prevent constipation without using medications?
Encourage fluids, high-fiber diets, and regular movement/exercise.
Why is it important to monitor respiratory effort in older adults?
Age-related lung changes reduce reserve capacity, increasing the risk of respiratory distress.
Why must nurses assess a patient before giving a PRN medication?
To confirm that the patient's current condition matches the reason for the medication.
How does water balance impact overall body function?
Water regulates temperature, transports nutrients, and supports chemical reactions.
How can immobility contribute to urinary problems?
It can cause urinary retention and increase the risk for infections.
Why is it important to carefully assess diarrhea in hospitalized patients?
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, skin breakdown, and electrolyte imbalances.
How can pneumonia interfere with gas exchange?
Infection causes fluid and mucus in alveoli, making oxygen transfer harder.
How could missing a medication time harm a patient?
It could cause loss of drug effectiveness, unstable symptoms, or even complications.
Why might older adults be at higher risk for malnutrition?
Changes in appetite, chronic illness, medication side effects, and limited income can all affect nutrition.
Why is it important to assess urine color, clarity, and odor regularly?
Changes can be early signs of infection, dehydration, or kidney issues.
How does a bowel diversion like an ileostomy change a patient's care needs?
The patient will need stoma care, skin protection, and fluid balance monitoring.
Why must nurses monitor oxygen therapy carefully?
Too little oxygen causes hypoxia; too much can damage lungs, especially in patients with chronic conditions like COPD.
Why is patient education important when administering new medications?
Informed patients are more likely to take medications correctly and recognize side effects early.