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19 Cards in this Set
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difference between medical and sterile technique |
medical- reduce microorganisms sterile= eliminate any microorganisms |
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3 P's of diabetes |
polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia |
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fasting BG |
7.0 mmol/L |
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healthy BG |
4-7mmol/L |
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DKA |
diabetic ketoacidosis= more acidic |
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HHS |
hypersomolar hyperglycemic state |
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DVT (hint: heart) |
deep vein thrombosis- one or more deep vein clots and it is usually in the leg |
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Venous stasis ulcers |
wounds that occur with improper functioning varicose veins -can use TEDS to intervene |
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chain of infection |
infectious agent, susceptible host, reservoirs, portal of exit and entry, and means of transmission |
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urinary retention |
urine remains in the bladder after urination |
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nursing interventions for urinary incontinence |
palpate height of bladder, bladder scan |
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what is the purpose of indwelling catheter |
accurately monitor input and output and prevent contamination |
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what is the use of bladder irrigation? |
get clots out of the urethra and maintain patency |
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Tor F? you need an order to remove and indwelling catheter |
true
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what are causes of diarrhea? |
bacteria (shigella) and virus (norwalk) and allergy |
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What is a barium enema? |
putting liquid through the anus |
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What is good management for constipation and diarrhea? |
push fluids |
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what are signs of vomiting? |
dizziness, light headedness |
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signs of nausea? |
pallor, sweating, increased salivation |
