Nutrition
The primary fuel source
what is Carbohydrates?
A device that helps relieve urinary retention
what is a Urinary Catheter
color of patients who are Jaundice
what is yellow
communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment
what is standing directly in front of the patient, on the same level and in good light when possible
position needed for a patient experiencing oxygen deficit
what is fowlers position
What are micronutrients?
what is Vitamins & Minerals
a bladder analgesics that treats manifestations of UTI that is NOT an antibiotic
What is phenazopyridine?
Every _____ hours due you reposition to prevent skin breakdown
what is 2
which type of sensory impaired client would benefit from having a service dog
what is a visually impaired client
information obtained from the pt perspective. Document as direct quotes, using quotations, or summarize and identify statement was made by pt
what is subjective data
Nurse recommends to the patient to intake more _____ post surgery to help with tissue repair?
what is Protein
to eat to re-establish an intestinal balance of beneficial bacteria after diarrhea stops
what is yogurt
the primary cause of pressure ulcers
what is restricted mobility
nursing actions taken for patients who have hearing loss
what is to sit & face the patient, avoid covering mouth while speaking, speak slowly & clearly, minimize background noise
Components of the focus pain assessment
What is OPQRST- onset, provocation, quality, region, severity, time ?
Dry/brittle hair & nails, Prominent protrusions in bony areas,Flaccid muscles, Poor posture
What are signs of malnutrition?
actions the nurse can take when caring for a patient with a urinary catheter
what is to keep the urinary drainage bag below the level of the patients bladder and assess the patient's need for the indwelling urinary catheter daily
Full thickness tissue loss, subcutaneous fat tissue is visible but bone is not exposed
what is stage 3 pressure injury
a sensory disturbance the nurse assesses in a client with diabetes
what is vison loss
nursing actions to take if a client refuses treatment and leaves against medical advice If a patient refuses treatment, the
what is the patient signs a document(AMA) indicating they understand the risks involved w refusing treatment/procedure and that they have chosen to refuse.
If patient decides to leave facility without discharge (against medical advice) the nurse notifies the provider and discuss with the patient the risks to expect when leaving the facility prior to discharge
BMI= 170/ 68 (in^2) x 703
How do you calculate the BMI of a patient who's weighs 170 lbs and is 68 inches in height?
nurse teachings of a client who has recurrent UTI
what is urinate after sexual intercourse, clean perineum form front to back, avoid bubble baths
type of dressing would you put on a clean stage III pressure ulcer
what is Hydrocolloid
important nursing interventions to take when communicating and caring for a patient who recently had a stroke?
what is to allow one person to speak to the patient at a time, let the patient know if they are NOT understood, give the patient plenty of time to respond
Used to recognize and stabilize the clients most critical issues first
What is ABCDE- Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure