TYPES OF ISOLATION Strict Isolation – highly transmissible diseases by direct contact and airborne routes of transmission Private rooms, gowns, mask, gloves handwashing, double bagged techniques for soiled articles Ex. Diphtheria(pharyngeal), Herpes Zoster, Varicella, Pneumonia (S. Aureus, Strep group A) Respiratory Isolation – droplet transmission (3 feet) Private room, patient w/ same organism, handwashing, labeled plastic bags for soiled articles Ex. H. influenza, measles, mumps, N. meningitidis Tuberculosis/ AFB isolation – suspected/active TB Private room with negative pressure ventilation, mask, handwashing, bronchoscopy and dental examination postponed until 2 weeks of antibiotic therapy Contact isolation – infectious diseases or multiple resistant microorganisms that are spread by direct contact or close contact. Private room, mask, gown, gloves Ex. Diphtheria (cutaneous), Herpes simplex, MRSA, Pediculosis, Scabies, Syphilis Enteric precautions – infectious diseases transmitted through direct or indirect contact with infected feces Handwashing, gloves, gowns worn only when handling contaminated objects with feces Ex. Aseptic meningitis, AGE, Hepa A, Typhoid fever, diarrhea Drainage/Secretions precautions – patient with wound drainage or infected wounds Gloves, gowns indicated if clothing is likely to be contaminated Ex. Burns Universal Blood and Bloody Fluids Precautions – blood- borne, body fluids (blood, semen, vaginal secretions, CSF, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid) Gloves, mask, protective eyegears, gown, contaminated needles not recapped and sharps in puncture resistant containers Ex. AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, STD’s
Reversed Isolation – patient is protected from pathogens and nosocomial infections by instituting reversed transmission precautions Burns and open wounds, patients with artificial airway, immunocompromised patients – leukemia, AIDS, steroid therapy, radiation or cancer chemotherapy, medication effect of leucopenia or agranuloctosis POSITIONING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS Abdominal aneurysm surgery – Fowler’s Asthma – Orthopneic position Autonomic dysreflexia – High fowler’s Post-bronchoscopy – Semi-fowler’s Cardiac catheterization – Keep insertion site extended for 4-6 hours to prevent arterial occlusion Cast – Elevate extremity Cataract – Semi-fowler’s Cerebral Aneurysm – Semi-Fowler’s Cleft Lip – Supine Cleft Palate – Prone Congestive Heart Failure – High-Fowler’s Craniotomy – Supratentorial:Semi-Fowler’s; Infratentorial: Flat Increased ICP – Elevate Head Dumping Syndrome – Supine after meals Epistaxis – Lean forward Flail Chest – Affected Side Femoro-Popliteal Bypass Graft – Affected extremity extended Glaucoma(post-op) – Affected side Hemorrhoidectomy – Side-lying Hiatal Hernia – Upright Hip Surgery – Legs in Abduction Laminectomy – Back as straight as possible Liver Biopsy – Right side-lying Lobectomy – Semi-Fowler’s Mastectomy – Elevate extremity on pillow Myelogram – Water-based dye:Elevate the head; Oil-based dye: Flat Prolapsed cord – Knee-chest position Pulmonay edema – Fowler’s Pyloric stenosis – Right side-lying Radium implant – Flat on bed Retinal detachment – Affected side towards the bed Seizure – Side-lying Shock except Cardiogenic shock – Modified Trendelenburg Cardiogenic Shock – Semi-Fowler’s Spinal Cord Injury – Immobilize Tonsillectomy – Side-lying/Prone Throidectomy – Semi-Fowler’s Thrombophlebitis – Elevate Leg Total Parenteral Nutrition – Trendelenburg – During insertion Thoracentesis – Fowler’s (During procedure) Position of comfort (After procedure) THERAPEUTIC DIET FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AGE- Clear liquids AGN – Low Na, Low CHON Addisons’s Disease – High Na, Low K Anemia, Pernicious – High CHON, Vit B Anemia, Sickle Cell – High Fluid Gout – Purine Restricted ADHD and Bipolar Disorder – Finger foods
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Burn – High calorie, High CHON Celiac Disease – Glutein-free Cholecystitis – High CHON, High CHO, Low Fat Congestive Heart Failure – Low Na, Low Cholesterol Crohn’s Disease – High CHON and CHO, Low Fat Cystic Fibrosis – High Calorie, High Na Urolithiasis – Acid ash for alkaline stones; Alkaline ash for acid stones Decubitus ulcers – High CHON, High Vitamin C Diarrhea – High K, High Na Dumping syndrome – High Fat, High Protein, Low CHO Hepatic Encephalopathy – Low CHON Hepatitis – High CHON, High calorie Hirschprung’s Disease – Low Residue, High CHON and CHO Cirrhosis – Low CHON Meniere’s Disease – Low Na Myocardial Infarction&Hypertension – Low Cholesterol, Fats & Na Hyperthyroidism – High calorie and CHON Hypothyroidism – Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat Nephrotic syndrome – Low Na, High CHON, High Calorie Hyperparathyroidism – Low Calcium Hypoparathyroidism – High Calcium, Low Phosphorus Osteoporosis – High Calcium, High Vitamin D Pancreatitis – Low Fat PUD – High fat, High CHO, Low CHON PKU – Low CHON/Phenylalanine PIH – Hign CHON Renal Failure (Acute) – Low CHON, High CHO (Oliguric Phase) – Low Na (Diuretic Phase) – High CHON, High Calorie, and restricted fluid Renal Failure (Chronic) – Low CHON, Low Na, Low K
THREE LEVELS OF PREVENTION
I. PRIMARY PREVENTION ➢ Applied to generally healthy individuals/groups ➢ Generalized health promotion (mother’s class) ➢ Specific protection against disease (immunization) ➢ Precedes (before) disease or dysfunction E.g. 1. HEALTH EDUCATION about a. prevention of accidents b. standards of nutrition c. growth & development d. exercise e. stress management f. protection against occupational hazards 2. Immunization (active) 3. Risk assessment of specific disease 4. Family planning services & marriage counseling 5. Environmental sanitation & provision of adequate housing, recreation
II. SECONDARY PREVENTION ➢ Emphasizes on early detection of disease/diagnosis (case finding) ➢ Prompt intervention / treatment (passive--immunoglobulin) ➢ health maintenance for individuals experiencing health problems ➢ includes prevention of complication & disabilities (turn side-to-side, increase fluid intake) E.g. 1. SCREENING 2. Encouraging regular checkups 3. Teaching BSE & TSE 4. Nursing assessment & CARE provided (home, hospital, agency) III. TERTIARY PREVENTION ➢ Begins after illness ➢ When a defect/disability is fixed, stabilized or irreversible ➢ Support for the client to achieve a. successful adaptation to known risk b. optimal reconstitution c. re-establishment of high level wellness ➢ Focus: to rehabilitate & restore client to optimum level of functioning w/in the constraints of disability E.g. a. Referring a client w/ colostomy to a support group b. Teaching clients w/ DM to administer insulin c. Physical therapy to post amputation client
OVERVIEW OF NURSING THEORIES
1. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, 1850’s – Mother of Modern Nursing THEORY:Environmental Theory NURSING: Provision of optimal conditions to enhance the person’s reparative process and prevent the reparative process of being interrupted. Nursing is religious calling for women.
2. VIRGINIA HENDERSON, 1966 THEORY: Definition of Nursing PERSON: A whole, complete and independent being who has 14 fundamental needs. 1. to breathe 2. eat and drink 3. eliminate 4. move and maintain posture 5. sleep and rest 6. dress and undress 7. maintain body temperature 8. keep clean 9. avoid danger 10. communicate 11. worship 12. work 13. play 14. learn NURSING: The unique function of the nurse is to assist clients, sick or well, in performing those activities contributing to health, its recovery, or peaceful death – activities clients would perform
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unaided if they have the necessary strength, will or knowledge. GOAL – to gain independence as soon as possible ➢ This definition was a major steppingstone in the emergence of nursing as a discipline separate from medicine. ➢ Nurse has complimentary and supplementary roles ➢ He/she can be a partner, a helper, or a substitute for the client. 3. MARTHA ROGERS,1970 THEORY: Unitary Human Beings as an Energy Field NURSING: A humanistic science dedicated to compassionate concern with maintaining and promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for and rehabilitating the sick and disabled. Seeks to promote symphonic interaction between the environment and the person. 4. DOROTHEA OREM, 1980 THEORY: SELF-CARE DEFICIT THEORY 1. Self-care Theory 2. Self-care Deficit Theory 3. Nursing System Theory NURSING: A helping or assisting service to persons who are wholly or partly dependent when they (to include others) are no longer able to give or supervise their care. Nursing is a deliberate action. 5. SISTER CALLISTA ROY, 1976 THEORY: Adaptation Model NURSING: A theoretical system of knowledge that prescribes a process of analysis and action related to the care of the ill or potentially ill person. Nursing is a science and a practice discipline. 6. IMOGENE KING, 1971 THEORY: Goal Attainment Theory NURSING: A helping profession that assists individuals and groups in society to attain, maintain and restore health. If this is not possible, nurses help individuals die with dignity. Nurses interact with clients to communicate information needed to establish mutual goals and to explore and agree on means to achieve goals (Transaction). 7. BETTY NEUMAN, 1972 THEORY: Health Care Systems Model NURSING: A unique profession in that it is concerned with all the variables affecting an individual’s response to stressors, which are intra-, inter-, and extrapersonal in nature. The concern of nursing is to prevent stress invasion, or, following stress invasion, to protect the client’s basic structure and obtain or maintain a maximum level of wellness. The nurse helps the client through primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention modes, to adjust to environmental stressors and maintain client system stability. 8. DOROTHY JOHNSON, 1968 THEORY: Behavioral System Model NURSING: An external regulatory force that acts to preserve the organization and integration of the client’s behavior at an optimal level under those conditions in which the behavior constitutes a threat to physical or social health or in which illness is found.
9. HILDEGARD PEPLAU, 1952 THEORY: Psychodynamic Nursing Theory and Interpersonal Relations Theory NURSING: A maturing force that is realized as the personality develops through educational, therapeutic and interpersonal processes. It involves four phases (Orientation, Identification, Exploitation, Resolution) The nurse acts as a resource person, a counselor, and a surrogate. Psychodynamic nursing is defined as understanding one’s own behavior to help others identify felt difficulties and applying principles of human relations to problems arising during the experience. 10. MADELEINE LEININGER, 1978 THEORY: Transcultural Care Theory or Culture Care Diversity and Universality Theory NURSING: She found it senseless to define “nursing” as a distinct concept. ➢ However, these are some of her concepts with regards to culture care. ➢ “There can be no cure without caring, but there may be caring without curing.” ➢ Caring is the essence of nursing. ➢ Nursing care that is not congruent with beliefs, values of a patient’s culture will lead to noncompliance and stress. ➢ Through the three types of nursing care decisions and actions (Cultural Care Preservation, Cultural Care Accommodation and Cultural Care Restructuring), it is possible to provide culture congruent care that is beneficial, satisfying and meaningful to people. 11. JEAN WATSON, 1979 THEORY: Philosophy and Science of Nursing NURSING: The purpose of caring is to assist the person in gaining control and becoming knowledgeable, and in the process promote health changes. The science of caring is complementary to science of curing. There are Ten (10) Carative Factors 1. Formation of a HumanisticAltruistic Value System 2. Faith-Hope 3. Cultivation of Sensitivity to Self and Others 4. Establishing a Helping-Trust Relationship 5. Expression of Feelings, Both Positive and Negative 6. Research and Systematic Problem-Solving 7. Promotion of Interpersonal Teaching-Learning 8. Provision for a Supportive, Protective, and/or Corrective Mental, Physical, Sociocultural and Spiritual Environment 9. Gratification of Human Needs (low and high order needs) – survival, functional, integrative and growth-seeking needs. 10. Allowance for Existential Phenomenological Force 12. FAYE ABDELLAH, 1960 THEORY: Typology of Nursing Problems NURSING: Promotion of wholeness for all whether well or ill. Must use a problem-solving approach.
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Lists 21 Nursing Problems that fall into one of the three categories. 1. Physical, emotional, social needs 2. Interpersonal needs 3. Common elements of client care. 13. ERNESTINE WIEDENBACH, 1964 THEORY: Helping Art of Clinical Nursing NURSING: An art based on goal-directed care. Nursing consists of identifying a “need for help” which is desired by the individual, ministering to the need, and validating that the need was met. 14. Joyce Travelbee, 1966 THEORY: Human to Human Relationship Model NURSING: Nursing is accomplished through human-to-human relationships. She defined Empathy as the ability to share in the patient’s experience, and thus be able to predict the behavior of the patient. She defined Sympathy as going beyond empathy and occurring when the nurse desires to alleviate the cause of patient’s suffering and is “involved but incapacitated”. Her works are applicable to psychiatric nursing and greatly influenced hospice movement. 15. LYDIA HALL, 1960’S THEORY: Theory of Care, Core and Cure NURSING: Nursing is helping clients move in the direction of self-awareness. Nursing care is given exclusively by nurses educated in the behavioral sciences who take the responsibility and opportunity to coordinate and deliver the total care of their patients. This includes nursing, teaching, and advocacy in fostering healing. 16. IDA ORLANDO, 1961 THEORY: Dynamic Nurse-Patient Relationship or Deliberative Process of Nursing NURSING: Nurse’s reaction to patient behavior forms the basis for nurse actions. It can be Automatic or Deliberative. Orlando emphasized patient participation in planning care by allowing the patient to give feedback. 17. MYRA LEVINE, 1969 THEORY: Four Conservation Principles of Nursing NURSING: Nursing is a human interaction designed to promote “wholeness” through adaptation. Nursing care is seen as both supportive and therapeutic. The supportive aspect is designed to maintain a state of wholeness in the face of a client’s failing health. The therapeutic aspect is designed to promote adaptation that contributes to health or restoration of health of clients. KEY CONCEPTS 1. Conservation of Energy 2. Conservation of Structural Integrity 3. Conservation of Personal Integrity 4. Conservation of Social Integrity 18. ROSEMARY RIZZO PARSE, 1981 THEORY: Theory of Human Becoming NURSING: Focuses on man as “living unity”. Goal is to guide individuals and families uncover the meaning and relate it to their present situation. Parse sees nursing as a human
science rather than one founded on the natural sciences. 19. MARGARET NEWMAN, 1979 THEORY: Energy Field Theory – “Health as Expanding Consciousness” NURSING: A partner in the process of expanding consciousness. The nursing process is one of pattern recognition. 20. PATERSON AND ZDERAD, 1976 THEORY: Humanistic Nursing NURSING: The nurturing response of one person (the nurse) to another in need (the client), by performing actions to increase the possibility that the client will make responsible choices.
MAINTAINING ASEPSIS
organisms mode of transmission determines isolation precautions barrier used to break the chain of infection between mode of transmission and susceptible host sterile items can be only stored for 1 -2 months handwashing not less than 30 seconds autoclave – kills all micorbes including spores –penetrate thick linen patient in isolation – need sensory stimulation soaps and detergents – remove bacteria – lower surface tension of water and act as emulsifying agents antiseptic – inhibit growth bactericides and disinfectants – detsroy pathogens exudate – clear protein rich fluid good nutrition - crucial in the healing of pressure ulcers
THERAPIES AND TREATMENTS
phlebitis – warmth and burning sensation Z – track - prevent skin staining and irritation mid – deltoid - can accommodate only 1 ml. of medication insulin injection- validate dose accuracy insulin injection – G25 , 5/8 “ needle G20 – IM oil based 22G 1 ½”– im meds. G26 – intradermal length of tubing should make no influence in how the infusion flows
COMFORT AND SAFETY MEASURES lotions containing lanolin – preferred for backrub sleep deprivation causes behavior and personality changes. adequate sleep maintains coordination and perception and decreases restlessness REM –deep sleep, depressed muscle tone and possibly irregular heart and respiratory rates NON-REM SLEEP is a deep restful sleep without dreaming DELTA STAGE OR SLOW WAVE SLEEP – non-REM stage III and IV –quiet sleep napping in the afternoon – not conducive to nightime sleeping pain is whatever the patient says it is , exists whenever she says it does
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preventing pain is always easier than relieving it bedrail only a reminder not to leave bed
SPECIAL NEEDS Aging decreased elasticity of blood vessels, increased peripheral resistance and decreased blood flow Azheimer’s Disease – loss of short term memory sensory deprivation- involuntary loss of physical awareness caused by detachment from external sensory stimuli – isolation speak directly in front and enunciate well- hearing impaired “devoid of feelings” – acceptance in the grieving process nurse can help ensure a peaceful death by providing dignified support high protein diet – acidic urine ; vegetarian diet – alkaline urine TPN CONSIDERATIONS: GENERAL COND;LOSS OF 7% OF USUAL BODY WEIGHT OVER 2 MONTHS, LACK OF ORAL NUTRITION FOR 5 DAYS, PREOP. PREPARATION OF SEVERELY MALNOURISHED PATIENTS, CA in the GIT and IBD Soft diet – no fried foods , organ or red meats, whole grain breads and seasoning Bland – no gastric irritants and seasonings, fruit juice OK Venturi mask – precise o2 concentration. Humidification of O2 – distilled H2O Vomiting of fluids for 3 days – loss of fluids DETERMINATION
Lungs and kidneys - body’s homeostatic regulators Hypertonic solution enema-120 ml left in place for 7 – 10 minutes Cleansing enema – 1000 ml. MOBILITY INCREASED ADRENALIN PRODUCTION IN IMMOBILE PATIENTS – DECREASED PERISTALSIS Anorexia – depleted protein stores Anatomic alignment prevents strain on body parts, amintains balance and promotes physiologic functioning Drawsheet is the best device to use when moving a patient up in bed Virchow’s triad- collectively predispose a ptient to thrombophlebitis , impaired venous return to the heart , blood hypercoagubility and injury to to blood vessel wall. Valsalva maneuver – forced expiratory effort against a closed glottis Oxygen improves respiratory function only if he has symptoms of hypoxia Cold skin and impalpable pulse in the leg – refer ASAP (embolus) Pulse rate – most reliable indicator of activity tolerance Complication of immobility – foot drop
HEMATOLOGY
REFERENCE RANGE
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Bleeding Time
1.5-9.5 min
Prolonged in thromcytopenia, defective platelet function and aspirin therapy.
Factor VIII Assay
60% - 140 %
Deficient in Classical Hemophilia
PTT (Activated)
25-45 sec
PTT
(normal 2.5x control)
Prolonged deficiency of fibrinogen factors II, V, VIII, IX, X , XI and XII and in heparin therapy
60-70 sec PT
9-14 sec
Prolonged by deficiency of Factos I, II, V, VII and X, fat malabsorption, severe liver disease, Coumarin anticoagulant therapy
INR
1.0
Used to standardize the prothrombin time and anticoagulation therapy.
Erythrocyte count
M: 4.6-6.2 x 1012/L
Increased in severe diarrhea and dehydration, polycythemia, acute poisoning, pulmonary fibrosis
F: 4.2-5.4 x 1012/L
Decreased in all anemias, in leukemia and after hemorrhage when blood
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volume has been restored ESR Westergren Method
<15-200 mm/h
ESR Zeta Centrifuge Method
<0.40-0.60
Hematocrit
M: 42-52% F: 35-47%
Increased in tissue destruction, whether inflammatory or degenerative, during menstruation and pregnancy and in acute febrile illness Increased in erythrocytosis of any cause and in dehydration or hemoconcentration associated with shock. Decreased in severe anemias, anemia of pregnancy, acute massive blood loss.
Hemoglobin
M: 13-18 g/dL F: 12-16 g/dL
Increased in polycythemia, COPD, failure of oxygenation because of CHF and normally in people living at high altitudes Decreased in various anemias, pregnancy, severe or prolonged hemorrhage, with excessive fluid intake
WBC/Leukocytes
5 000-10 000/cu mm
Increased in various infections
Neutrophils
45%-73%
Eosinophils
0%-4%
Basophils
0%-1%
Lymphocytes
20%-40%
Neutrophils increased with acute infections, trauma or surgery, leukemia, malignant disease, necrosis; Decreased with viral infections, bone maroow suppression, primary bone marrow disease
Monocytes
2%-8%
Eosinophils increase in allergies, parasitic disease, collagen disease, subacute infections, decreased with stress, use of some medications (ACTH, epinephrine, thyroxine) Basophils increased with acute leukemia and following surgery or trauma, decreased with allergic reactions, stress, parasitic disease, use of corticosteroids. Lymphocytes increased with infectious mononucleosis, viral and some bacterial infections, hepatitis, decreased in aplastic anemia, SLE, immunodeficiency including AIDS Monocytes increased with viral infections, parasitic disease, collagen and haemolytic disorders, decreased with use
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of corticosteroids, RA, HIV infection Platelet count
150 000-450 000/cu mm
Decreased in thrombocytopenic purpura, acute leukemia, aplastic anemia and during cancer chemotherapy
SERUM, PLASMA AND WHOLE BLOOD CHEMISTRIES
DETERMINATION
REFERENCE RANGE Conventional Units
Acid, total phosphatase
INCREASED
DECREASED
SI Units
M: 2-12 U/L
M: 2-12 U/L
F: 0.3-9.2 U/L
F: 0.3-9.2 U/L
Carcinoma of prostate Advanced Paget’s Disease Hyperparathyroidis m Gaucher’s Disease
Alkaline phosphatase
Adults: 50-120 U/L
50-10 U/L
Conditions reflecting increased osteoblastic activity if the bone Rickets Hyperparathyroidis m Hepatic Disease Bone disease
Ammonia (plasma)
Amylase
15-45 ug/dL (varies with method)
11-32 umol/L
60-a60 Somogyi U/dL
111-296 U/L
Severe liver disease Hepatic decompensation Acute pancreatitis Mumps Duodenal ulcer Carcinoma of head of pancreas Prolonged elevation with pseudocyst of pancreas
Chronic pancreatitis Pancreatic fibrosis and atrophy Cirrhosis of liver Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester)
Increased by medications that constrict pancreatic duct sphincters (morphine, codeine,
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cholinergics)
AST (Aspartate aminotrnasferase ) formerly SGOT
M: 10-40 U/L F: 15-30 U/L
M: 0.34-0.68 µkat/L
Myocardial infarction
F: 0.25-.0.51 µkat/L
Skeletal muscle disease Liver disease
ALT(Alanine aminotransferase ) formerly SGPT
M: 10-40 U/ml
Bilirubin
Total: 0.3-1.0 mg/dL
F: 8-35 U/ml
M: 0.17-0.6 µkat/L
Same conditions as AST (SGOT) but increase is more marked in liver disease than AST
F: 0.14-0.60 µkat/L 5-17 µmol/L
Direct: 0.1-0.4 mg/dL Indirect: 0.1-0.4 mg/dL
Hemolytic anemia(indirect)
1.7-3.7 µmol/L
3.4-11.2 µmol/L
Biliary obstruction and disease Hepatocellular damage(hepatitis) Pernicious anemia Hemoltic disease of newborn
BLOOD GASES Oxygen, arterial (whole blood)
85-95 mm Hg
10.64-12.64 kPa
Polycythemia
Cardiac or pulmonary disease
Partial pressure (PaO2) Saturation (SaO2)
Anemia
95%-99%
Volume fraction: 0.95-0.99
Cardiac decompensation Chronic obstructive lung disease
Carbon dioxide, arterial (whole blood)
35-45 m Hg
4.66-5.99 kPa
Respiratory acidosis Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Partial pressure (PaCO2) pH (whole blood, arterial)
Respiratory alkalosis
7.35-7.45
7.35-7.45
NURSING PROCESS Nursing processp provides continuity of care and patient participation in health care
Vomiting
Uremia
Hyperventilation
Diabetic acidosis
Care plans should never be unchangeable and revised prn NANDA – responsible for formulating taxonomies or classifications Nursing order should include the date, the specific nursing action, time / length of time and signature
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Provide safety from falls – keep bed in lowest level and locking wheels The point at which the brachial pulse can no longer be palpated provides an estimate of the maximum pressure required to measure systolic blood pressure. Last Korotkoff sound heard on auscultation with a stethoscope is the diastolic pressure The primary reason for bedrest is to decrease metabolic activity, which reduces the cells need for oxygen.secondary is to conserve energy and decrease cardiac output The normal APTT is 16 – 25 seconds and PT is 12 – 15 seconds, these levels must remain within two to two ½ the normal levels Negligence – failure to act as an ordinary prudent person would. Malpractice – professional misconduct, improper discharge of professional duties or failure to meet standards of care Three elements necessary to establish nursing malpractice – nursing error , injury and proximal cause A DNR order means that basic and advanced life support measures won’t be initiated if respiratory or cardiac arrest occurs. It does not mean that ordinary treatment measures or nursing care is stopped
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Nursing theory – one that generates knowledge in nursing Conceptual model – group of general ideas that serves as framework upon which nursing theories can be developed and tested. In 1960, Nursing schools adopted theories from the biological and psychosocial sciences to serve as conceptual frameworks Four concepts – person, environment – health and nursing(actions) Martha Rogers – life process model – evolving creature interacting with the environment in an open, adaptive manner-achieve maximum health in his environment Dorothea Orem – persons need to achieve self care. Goal of nursing is to help patient develop self- care activities to maintain maximum wellness High level wellness - OLOF Maslow – a need as a satisfaction whose absence can cause illness Safest way to identify patient is checking identification band on his wrist Diagnosis and Tx of human responses to actual or potential health problems Profession – requires specialized knowledge with long and intensive academic preparation Student nurses do not provide services, they are solely on the unit to learn Patient safety is a major concern in all situations The goal of listening- identify problems and needs and a supportive act. Delegating responsibility shows respect for the staff members abilities to solve problems on their own
The nurse managers function is to guide , direct and coordinate patient care, not to provide it. Primary nursing – comprehensive form of nursing in which one nurse is responsible for comprehensive care of a given patient Evaluation of staff members must be based on performance criteria as established by professional standards and the job description. Poor performance stems from poor morale Trust is the foundation of positive nurse patient relationship Therapeutic communication – two way , deliberative interaction between the patient and nurse in which they establish mutually acceptable, achievable goals ---fundamental component at all phases of the nursing process Problem orientedmedical recordinformation is recorded as prob.,observations and plan Narrative chart – decriptive storylike record A positive change in the patient’s behavior is the best way to identify learning Teacher should always try to involve the learner Asking questions shows that the patient is interested in learning Maintaining independence, a need common to patients of all age-groups, fosters the elderly person’s feelings of self worth
NURSING ASSESSMENT
Too much Yin causes digestive disorders and nervousness and too much yang causes dehydration , fever and irritability. Correct sequence in abdl. Assessment is RLQ, RUQ, LUQ and LLQ Guaiac – hemoccult test Rectal examination – sims , genupectoral and dorsal recumbent Romberg test – test for sensory or cerebellar ataxia Narrowed pulse pressure less than 30 – hypovolemia Oral temp.-36.1- 37.8’C (axillary 1‘deg.lower) (rectal -1’higher) BP cuff small – false high readings Rectal temp – 3 to 5 mins. And axillary 10 mins. Rinne hearing tests compare sound conduction through air and bone.air conduction greater than bone conduction normal hearing or sensorineural hearing loss. Vice versa conductive hearing loss Weber’s – determine if patient hears better in one ear or to differentiate sensorineural hearing loss from conductive hearing loss Level of consciousness is the most important element in assessing the patient’s mental status Lethargic patient sleep’s on and off but will respond to verbal or tactile stimuli. Stupor – needs constant stimulation Brain highly sensitive to inadequate oxygenation ( mental changes – hypoxia – first sign) Body’s response to elevated temperature – tachycardia and peripheral vasodilation(inc. metabolism) hypotension
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Crisis – turning point in the course of a disease usually indicated by a rapid decrease in temperature Lysis – gradual improvement in condition
INFORMED CONSENT
Capacity and competence Includes explanation of Benefits, expected results,alternatives and risk Voluntary Information understood Cannot sign if under alcohol or premedicated
MANAGED CARE
Work allocation Patient needs and conditions Abilities of staff Continuity of care Knowledge of staff and qualifications\ Right task- function , activity , decision…….information , supervision , follow-up Don’t delegate assessment,teaching evaluation,planning
SCOPE
Ask and relay expected solutions and terms Non-defensive
HEALTH TEACHING
C-consider support systems / compliance H- olds motivation and insight A- allow feedback N-needs met and assured G- goals and priorities set w/ pnt. E- empathetic and ensures collaboration BREATHING PATTERNS Cheyne stokes – periodic breathing characterized by rhytmic waxing and waning Dyspnea - labored painful breathing Hyperventilation – abnormally rapid deep prolonged breathing Kussmauls – air hunger , marked increase in depth and rate Tachypnea – fast shallow breathing Paradoxical – flail chest , deflates during inhalation Biot’s – shallow breaths interrupted by apnea
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES
RN
Planning and health teaching Licensure requirements Assessment and evaluation Need for knowledge and skill LPN/LVNStable patients Standard unchanging procedures Simple monitoring and implementation Sequenced/predictable outcomes State practice act inclusion UAP-direct patient care activity and standard operating unchanging procedures
RESTRAINTS
Liable for false imprisonment Last resort Informed consent(proxy) Alternative measures first Benefits> risks Length of time and circumstances specified Ensure safety – circulation checks,skin care, rom and remove q2h RESTRAINTS IS USED FOR: The purpose of discipline Comfort and convenience of provider Required to treat medical symptoms Ensure used to control behavior Prevent breach in safe and effective delivery of medical therapy. Ensure safety of other patients Medium of limit setting and provision of external controls
COMPLAINTS
Compromise / collaborative agreement Listen attentively Explain scopes and limitations
Passive ROM-retention of rom and maintenance of circulation
Assistive- increases motion , maintains muscle tone
Active – maintains mobility of the joint and maintains muscle strength
Resistive – increases muscle power Isometrics- maintenance of strength and prevents muscular atrophy
DANGERS OF IMMOBILITY
Decubitus ulcer-osteomyelitis Osteoporosis-pathological fractures and
renal calculi Increased cardiac workloadtachycardia Contractures- deformities Thrombus formation-pulmonary embolism Orthostatic hypotensionweakness,faintness and dizziness Respiratory stasis – hypostatic pneumonia Constipation – fecal impaction Urinary stasis-urinary retention Negative nitrogen balance-weight loss/debilitation
NUTRITION
PREMATURE INFANTS-less
than37wks/2,500g-100-200 cal/kg/day and higher na,ca and chon FULL TERM-120 cal/kg/day Pregnancy + 300cal/day Lactation+ 500cal/day
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