NUR 2790 PROFESSIONAL NURSING
3 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Nursing Interventions for Hypokalemia (top priority)
- At Risk for Falls.
- Respiratory Status.
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... [Show More] Administration of Oxygen.
- EKG
Symptoms for Brain Tumors (to immediately inform the physician
- Visual Problems
- Aphasia (Difficulty Speaking)
- New-Onset Seizures
- Hemiparesis (One-sided weakness)
- Gait or Balance Disturbances
- Hearing Loss
Common Metastases Sites
1. LIVER.
2. Lung.
3. Bone.
Treatment for NEW Brain Tumors
- Surgical Removal
Preventative for Skin Cancer
- Sunscreen.
Signs & Symptoms of Colon Cancer
- Anemia.
- Tarry Stool.
- Blood in Stool.
- Tenesmus (Straining to defecate).
Nursing Interventions for patient recieving Chemotherapy
- Administer Zofran 30 minutes before Chemotherapy
- Providing quiet, restful areas.
- Encourage patient to avoid taxing activities.
- Eat small frequent meals.
Clinical Manifestation (life threatening) of Bone Marrow Transplants
Fever.
Implications for Developing Cancer
Non-Modifiable
- Age
Patient Education for Lobectomy
- Incentive Spirometer
- Cough and Deep Breathing Exercises.
Interventions for a Respiratory Complications after Lobectomy
- Cough and Deep Breathing Exercises.
- Incentive Spirometer
- Oxygen Therapy.
Complementary Therapies Examples
- Acupuncture
- Ayurveda
- Biofeedback
- Chelation therapy
- Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation
- Deep breathing exercises
- Diet-based therapies
- Energy healing
- Guided imagery
- Homeopathic treatment
- Hypnosis
- Massage
- Meditation
- Movement therapies
- Natural products
- Naturopathy
- Progressive relaxation
- Qi gong
- Tai chi
- Traditional healers
- Yoga
Kubler Ross Stages of Grief
Denial-Educate
Anger-"how can I make it better?"
Bargaining-active listening
Depression-express feelings
Acceptance-advocate for the patient/family
Hospice Care
- Full Comfort Care
- Six Months to Live
- No Treatments/Chemotherapy
- Don't Call 911
Palliative Care
- Not responsive to curative treatment
- Pain Control
- "Quality of life"
Hospice Goals
- Control Symptoms
- Pain
- Delirium
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Keep the Patient Comfortable
Patient Education for Full Thickness Burn patient in Rehab
- Passive ROM exercises 3 times a day on effected extremities.
- Active ROM exercises 3 times a day on hands.
- Ambulation 2-3 time a day. [Show Less]