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3 structures of the ear that represent instruments
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4 practices that are examples of complementary for alternative therapies
Reflexology, imagenary, tai chi, mediation, accupuncture
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These unstable molecules alter genetic codes
free radicals
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chemicals produced by the body
neurotransmitters
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Smart nurses ask about the use of these during their client assessment
use of herbal and vitamin supplements
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this technique is used through physiologic responses to learn to manipulate the autonomic nervous systems through mental activity
biofeedback
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These are four components of a comprehensive pain assessment
- location
- onset and duration
- quality
- intensity
- aggravating factors
- alleviating factors
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Signs and symptoms of chronic pain are often similar to this condition
depression
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the most common side effect of narcotics
respiratory depression
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nurses want to use this component in their skills
critical thinking
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Nanda diagnosis for a patient who is able to walk more than a few steps without shortness of breath
activity intolerance
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this step process determines how goals have been met
evaluation
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examination and observation of client yields this type of data
objective data
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Asking questions regarding the patients’ medical history and performing physical assessment
nursing process
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Process is used by sodium to control the body fluid balance
osmosis
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adults body is composed of how much water
60%
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Name of the process where pressure is exerted against the cell membrane by water inside the cell
osmotic pressure
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This is the normal Ph range for the human body
7.35-7.45
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Maintenance within narrow limits within the body
homeostasis
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These patients do not relate that they are in pain
older patients
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Health member most consistent with pain management
nurse
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Four components of FICA
faith beliefs, importance, community
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Nurses should ask this question to assess spirituality
What is the source of your spiritual strength
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Organization states the ethical responsibility to provide spiritual care
ANA
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Most important thing to assess for a patient experiencing distress
suicidal thoughts
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Guilt, poor coping of displaced anger
spiritual distress
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Hearing loss is caused by damage disease of the eighth cranial nerve
sensorineural
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Client with vision and hearing loss is experiencing
sensory deficiency
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required characteristic of the OR
cold temperature
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This is most appropriate initial action when a client experiences symptoms of hypoglycemia
check blood glucose
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This is a cornerstone tx for patient’s w/ type II diabetes
nutritional therapy
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Most important role caring a client who has altered tactile sensation
protect skin integrity
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This action must be taken prior to implentmenting preoperative medical orders for a surgical client
check ID band
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Verbal communication is accomplished using one of these three methods
speaking, reading, writing
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self-administered tx adjunct provides greater client control over patient pain; is self administered
patient controlled analgesia
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One of these two types of antimicrobial soaps is used to prep the surgical patient’s skin
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Side effect of anestheasia
Hypothermia
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To decrease anxiety this type of drug is often given in combination
sedative
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This disorder to cause the eye lens or its capsule to lose transparency
cataract
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The nurse must ensure this is obtained prior to administration of anesthesia
informed consent
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This disorder is characterized by an abnormally pressurized in the eyeball
glaucoma
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This type of special distance is effective for friends, nurses, coworkers
personal space
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the process of exchanging information
communication
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This type of communication may not be congruent with words that are spoken
nonverbal communication
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This process involves verifying message sent as the message received
feedback
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is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus
neuropathy
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This hormone stimulates the active transport glucose
insulin
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This is the most common fear of patient’s regarding surgery
fear of the unknown
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This is an appropriate action to take when a nurse suspects contamination of the sterile field
remove and replace sterile supplies
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This postoperative complication is likely to occur in older adult
dehydration
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Clients w/ a blood sugar >70 mg /dl are experiencing what condition –
hyperglycemia
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Chest pain radiating down to the back can signify
heart attack
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