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Nursing course for BSN pathophysiology
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Urinary Stress GI Assess for Urinary incontinence = risk of skin breakdown, rash, pressure ulcer formation Bladder/Bowel training Kegel exercises Self-concept Self-esteem Different relaxation methods Biofeedback Imagery Mediation Journaling Etc Different alternative meds
nurse from leakage, put a covering on top of stoma while changing Burping the bag – to rid of the gas Change colostomy bag 1 per week Empty bag when ¾ full Dehydration = fluid and electrolytes (especially potassium) Laxatives decrease potassium and increase magnesium Too much Magnesium can cause heart rate to drop Signs and symptoms of UTI’s, Cati’s (Catheter associated UTI’s), bladder scanners Enemas and proper admin of enemas: temp of water, positioning of pt, what happens if too fast or too slow and how to fix (lower the bag to fix) Different stages of ulcers
Shave hairy chest with clippers before surgery Splinting, dehinsis, Restraints = last resort Must be: quick- release pull, attach to side rails, assess limbs so restraints aren’t too tight, Consents and nurses role in surgery prep is witness only, doesn’t explain anything Cardiac diet – Baseline prior to surgery Chapter 6 - Delegation RN CNA LVN Patient assessment Patient education Tasks that require nursing judgement Intake- assess patient before you let anyone else Make sure person is competent before Bathing Dressing Feeding patients who do not have swallowing difficulties Positioning Taking vitals Making beds Enteral feedings Urinary catheter Trach care Medication administration Suctioning Reinforce patient teaching
delegation Direction/ communication: make sure to communicate, time line, expected results, etc. [be specific] Make sure you are doing the right supervision and evaluation ▪Always assess before you take action ▪ What is the priority action by the nurse? Assessment is always first o Analysis and more data collection Collecting specimens never assign a patient who is unstable to an LVN or CNA should be repetitive, noninvasive, not much supervision