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10 Cards in this Set

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Harmful or unintended effect of a medication, diagnostic test, or therapeutic intervention.
adverse reaction
Refers to the degree to which the client, and in some cases the caregiver, follows the therapeutic regimen with respect to medications, exercise, treatments, and/or diet.
client adherence
Implementation method that helps the client use a problem-solving process to recognize and manage stress and that facilitates interpersonal relationships between the client and the family, significant others, or the health care team.
counseling
Treatments preformed through interaction with the client.
direct care
Treatments performed away from the client but on behalf of the client or group of clients.
indirect care
Plans that represent the contributions of all disciplines caring for the client.
interdisciplinary care plans
Implemented when a client's physiological or psychological state is threatened.
lifesaving measure
Any action by a nurse that implements the nursing care plan or any specific objective of the plan.
nursing intervention
Interventions directed toward preventing illness and promoting health to avoid the need for secondary or tertiary health care.
preventive nursing actions
Written and approved document containing rules, policies, procedures, regulations, and orders for the conduct of client care in various stipulated clinical settings.
standing order