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The Nursing Process
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Assessment
Diagnosis * Outcome ID / Planning Evaluation * Not in Karch, but in Kozier |
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Assessment
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Collecting data. Dynamic.
2 Keys: - History - Physical status. |
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History
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Chronic conditions
Drug use(OTC,alcohol,herbs) Allergies Level of education Level of understanding of disease/therapy Social supports Financial support Pattern of health care (i.e.follow ups) |
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Physical Assessment
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Weight
Age Physical parameters...for baseline |
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Interventions (Implementation)
7 Points |
1. Drug
2. Storage 3. Route 4. Dosage 5. Preparation(crushed, gloves) 6. Timing 7. Recording |
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Intervention- Comfort Measures
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1. Placebo effect - anticipating help is huge...Nurse's attitude is important
2. Managing adverse effects For comfort, safety |
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Intervention -
- Pt/Family education - Essential for safe continuation at home |
1. Name, dose, action
2. Timing 3. Storage and prep 4. OTC or alt. therapy to avoid 5. Special comfort/safety 6. Safety 7. Toxicity 8. Warnings about discontinue...tapering |
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Evaluation
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The continuation...constant monitoring for therapeutic response, adverse effects
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