Sensory/Cognitive
Risk for injury, inability to care for self, impaired socialization
What is nursing concerns related to patients with sensory alterations?
Dry/brittle hair, abnormal heart rate/bp, loss of balance, muscle wasting, and dry skin
What is the physical signs and symptoms of poor nutrition?
Smoking, age, nutrition, obesity, OSA, immunosuppression, electrolyte imbalance, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and VTE
What is surgical risk factors?
An equality between the health status of some disadvantaged groups
What is health disparity?
The lab the nurse will want to check to evaluate for postoperative bleeding
What is CBC?
A noticeable decline in memory and thinking skills, most but not all are at the early stages of Alzheimer's
What is mild cognitive impairment?
At risk for deficiencies. Specifically iron, folate, protein, and electrolytes
What is pregnant women
Seriousness, urgency, purpose
What are classifications of surgery?
Plain language, teach back, interpreter (not a family member)
What are key nursing interventions for providing culturally competent care?
Affects a persons ability to communicate
What is aphasia?
Infection, pain, sleep deprivation, and distress
What is common causes/triggers for delirium?
A patient has just been started on an anticoagulant, the nurse will educate the patient that this nutrient is known to affect the clotting
What is Vitamin K?
Anticoagulants, diuretics, and insulins all have this in common
What is medications that may be stopped prior to surgery?
Subconscious feelings and prejudices that affect how we view the world
What is implicit bias?
70-100
What is considered a 'good' fasting blood sugar?
Speak calmly, listen to frustrations, provide a consistent routine, respect their personal space
What is teaching strategies for a caregiver with a client with Alzheimer's?
Assess for bowel sounds, ensure an x-ray has confirmed placement of NG before use, place to low intermittent suction as indicated by order
What are nursing interventions for a patient with an NG tube?
Teaching a patient post-op interventions happens during which stage
What is pre-op or once the surgery has been scheduled?
Prayer, music, nutrition, meditation, supportive touch, and support systems
What are therapeutic nursing interventions for a patient in spiritual distress?
Acute confusional state
What is delirium?
Inadequate quality or quantity of stimulation
What is sensory deprivation?
Preventing and monitoring for central line infections, hyperglycemia, and electrolyte imbalances
What is nursing considerations for a patient receiving parenteral nutrition?
The patient must be competent, have the procedure, risks, and benefits explained to them by a provider, and not be under any duress prior to completion
What is an informed consent?
To understand and appreciate other cultures and social groups, and consider how this may impact the care we give
What is cultural competence?
Helping patients maintain faithfulness to their belief system and worship practices versus helping patients identify meaning and purpose in life, look beyond the present
What is religious versus spiritual care?