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huron.fundament.1v2

huron.nursing.cleveoh.fall2010.fundam.test1.v2

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client includes individual, family and/or community
crimean war- florence nightingale studied & implemented methods to improve battlefield sanitation
notes on nursing nursing philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration
1860 first organized program for training nurses "Nightingale Training School for Nurses - St. Thomas hospital in London
nightingale first practicing nurse epidemiologist
Clara Barton Civil War 1860-65 - Founder of American Red Cross
Dorothea Dix Superintendent of femal nurses in Union Army
Mary Mahoney 1st professionally trained African American nurse
Nurse Practice Acts specific legal regulations for practice, and professional organizations establish standards of practice for care
autonomy au·ton·o·mies1 : the quality or state of being independent, free, and self-directing 2 : independence from the organism as a whole in the capacity of a part for growth, reactivity, or responsiveness
accountability means the nurse is responsible, professionally and legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
caregiver a person who provides direct care (dictionary) - client regain health and function through healing process
client advocate protect legal and human rights, assert rights when needed
educator client education-explain concepts and facts about health
communication know clients-family-needs-relationships
clinician direct client care in an acute care setting
Theory set of concepts, definitions and assumptions or propositions to explain a phenomenom
phenomenon aspect of reality that people consciously sense or experience
concepts ideas and mental images
definitions within theory communicate the general meaning of the concepts
assumptions "taken for granted" statements that explain the nature of the concepts, definitions, purpose relationships & structure of a theory
grand theory broad in scope-abstract ideas
middle-range theories limited in scope, address specific phenomenom
descriptive theories first level of theory development; describe phenomena-explain client assessments
prescriptive theories address nursing interventions & predict consequences-action oriented
theory generates nursing knowledge for use in practice
Is nursing process a theory? no-provides a systematic process for delivery of nursing care
systems - open & closed open-human organism - closed - test tube
nursing process-goal organize & deliver an individualized approach to nursing care
components of nursing process (4) input, output, feedback and content
input data or information from client - assessment, etc.
output end product of system-health status improves/stabilizes
feedback inform system how it functions
content product obtained from system. Ex. - prevent bedsores-turn patient
Maslow's hierarchy level 1-physiological-air,water,food - level 2 - safety & security - level 3 friendship & sexual love - level 4 - esteem, achievement & self-worth - level 5 self-actualization - achieve potential
Maslow's hierarch useful in setting client priorities
nursing theory-nightingale improve environment-air, light, warmth, nutrition "descriptive theory"-taught & used process "vital observations"
peplau collaborative nurse-client relationship
other theories covered in lecture?
Evidence-based practice problem-solving approach to clinical practice integrates: 1. best evidence 2. client values 3. clinician's expertise
steps (5) 1. ask clinical question 2. collect relevant and best evidence 3. critically appraise evidence 4. integrate with clinical expertise & client's needs 5. evaluate the practice decision
PICO P-Patient population; I - Intervention; C Comparison Ex. current standard of care vs. usual; O - outcome-what result?
knowledge gaps - many kinds (5) PICO questions help when seeking - diagnosis; prognosis (likely outcome) - therapy - prevention - education
collect best evidence
medicine, physicians treat disease while nursing is diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems
Evidence-based practice (EVB) problem-solving approach to nursing clinical practice-uses best evidence plus expertise
Evidence based practice - five steps 1. Ask clinical questions 2. collect best evidence 3. critically appraise evidence 4. integrate with clinical expertise, clients, values 5. evaluate
PICO P - patient population I - intervention C - comparison of interest O - outcome
bias study did not use randomized subjects; proper control factors
qualitative research phenomena - difficult to quantify or categorzie
abstract brief summary of the article
introduction purpose of article; why author thought important
literature review/background gives present research; why article is new
hypotheses prediction of outcome
integrate evidence use best practices
nursing research- example study of tube feeding practices to prevent aspiration - saves lives
quantatative research nursing phenomena that can be measured precisely Ex. body temperature
qualatative research phenomena that are difficult to quantify or categorize
inductive reasoning develop generalizations or theories from specific observations or interviews
research process orderly series of steps 1. conceive study - identify problem 2. design study (data collection) 3. conduct study (get approval, recruit subjects) 4. analyze data (sample, interpret) 5. use study-publish
quality and performance improvement focus of outcomes management - ex. - lower falls- make sure patient goes to bathroom
PDSA Plan, do, study, act - model for quality improvement process
SBAR - format for medical documentation; reporting Situation - describe; background - give concise history; assessment-use best judgment;recommendations; what needs to happen?
flow sheets forms to enter assessment data-exceptions can be entered in special forms-no narrative-can see trends
kardex basic summary-changes daily; info such as MD name; primary diagnosis; current treatment orders; nursing care plan, allergies, etc.
acuity record client after surgery - how many hours of care & staff required?
standardized care plan based on standard of nursing practice; allow for individual care
when does discharge planning begin? at admission - plan to get patient healthier
Telephone orders Use only when necessary; Nurses are required to document by having physician countersign
what makes best nurse communicator? good critical thinking skills make the best communicators-combine theoretical knowledge & integrate with personal experience
risk taking, independence good critical thinking
nurses decision making is always contextual - unique features of situation influence the decisions
intonation watch for unintended messages - patronizing - also client will give clues via intonation
metacommunication broad term-all factors that influence communication
nurses decision making is always contextual - unique features of situation influence the decisions
intonation watch for unintended messages - patronizing - also client will give clues via intonation
metacommunication broad term-all factors that influence communication
goal of therapeutic communication allows attainment of health-related goals
narrative interaction nurse encourages client to share stories - understand client's lives & learn what is meaningful to them
collegial relationships team building, group process, collaboration, consultation, leadership
nurse & health care team need social and therapeutic interactions to build morale and strengthen relationships
courtesy say hello, knock on doors, state purpose, use names
trust do not withhold information, distorting truth, gossip
autonomy ability to be self-directed and independent in accomplishing goals and advocating for others-make choices & accept responsbility
assessment of communication needs can they breath? see? high anxiety? drugs?
assessment by speaking to client assess their response, can they concentrate? interpret
developmental factors babies - cry, move - older adults - may have hearing loss
gender sensitivity recognize differences in male-female patterns
impaired verbal communication can cause - anxiety, social isolation, ineffective coping, compromised family coping, powerlessness, impaired social interaction
nursing diagnoses for communication disorder also looks at CAUSE - see what interventions can help - is it physical? psychological? developmental?
care plan for client communication dysfunction are they motivated? (may need encouragement) - Ex. client w/tracheostomy learning to use writing board
goals for communication dysfunction client can talk - attend to others, etc. - conveys clear messages to family, health team, be happier
SOLER Sit - Observe - Lean toward client - Eye contact - Relax
sharing observations "I see you haven't eaten anything" - help client to discuss their situation
sharing empathy ability to understand and accept another person's reality, feelings, and also to communicate this understanding Ex. client who can't walk after stroke "it must be frustrating to know what to do but can't do it?
share hope "i believe you will find a way to face your situation"
providing information lessen anxiety- do not hide - if physician is witholding information, nurse should clarify why-
clarifying check by restating message - don't make wrong assumptions - ask admit if you don't understand
focusing do not interrupt - guide to necessary areas
paraphrasing restate-(needs practice) this can be good feedback if done properly "you don't understand why you need a diet because you're health so far"
nontherapeutic changing subject, asking personal questions, opinions false reassurance -
defensive respons listen to client
Created by: walterina4327
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