Comprehensive Nursing Concepts:
Medication Management, Mental Health, and
End-of-Life Care Strategies Rationales
Graded A+ Latest Updated 2026
Medication Compliance
the extent to which a person follows the medication regimen given by the prescriber
Adverse Drug Reaction
any effect of a drug other than the intended therapeutic effect
Drug Abuse in the elderly
commonly involves laxatives, antibiotics, and alcohol.
Cannot Crush Enteric-Coated Medications
the coating prevents med from dissolving in stomach and promotes absorption in intestine to
prevent gastric irritation
Dysphagia Assessment
Observe for symmetry of soft palate & uvula for dysphagia, notify speech therapist
Thickener for Fluids
Add thickener to fluids to make it easier to swallow
Patient Teaching
Small segments, Easiest to see black ink, Adequate lighting, Repeat info frequently
Cognition
thinking skills that include language, calculation, perception, memory, awareness, judgement,
reasoning, learning, intellect, social skills, and imagination (pg 256)
Delirium
acute, reversible state of disorientation, inattention, and confusion.
Dementia
, progressive, irreversible decline in mental function
Depression
mood disorder marked by loss of interest or pleasure of living
Anxiety
generalized unpleasant feeling of apprehension
Delusion
false fixed idea or belief
Hallucination
false sensory impression, often seeing or hearing something that is not there
Grief
a reaction to loss
Anticipatory Grief
common for those who are faced with imminent death
Normal Grief
has no timeline, varies by individual
Disenfranchised Grief
unrecognized or minimized by society
Prolonged Grief
lasts longer than usual, which may indicate inability to accept loss
Ineffective Coping
common symptom is recent weight gain/loss
Projection
attributing negative thoughts onto other people
Compartmentalization
categorizing life situations into different segments
Repression
Medication Management, Mental Health, and
End-of-Life Care Strategies Rationales
Graded A+ Latest Updated 2026
Medication Compliance
the extent to which a person follows the medication regimen given by the prescriber
Adverse Drug Reaction
any effect of a drug other than the intended therapeutic effect
Drug Abuse in the elderly
commonly involves laxatives, antibiotics, and alcohol.
Cannot Crush Enteric-Coated Medications
the coating prevents med from dissolving in stomach and promotes absorption in intestine to
prevent gastric irritation
Dysphagia Assessment
Observe for symmetry of soft palate & uvula for dysphagia, notify speech therapist
Thickener for Fluids
Add thickener to fluids to make it easier to swallow
Patient Teaching
Small segments, Easiest to see black ink, Adequate lighting, Repeat info frequently
Cognition
thinking skills that include language, calculation, perception, memory, awareness, judgement,
reasoning, learning, intellect, social skills, and imagination (pg 256)
Delirium
acute, reversible state of disorientation, inattention, and confusion.
Dementia
, progressive, irreversible decline in mental function
Depression
mood disorder marked by loss of interest or pleasure of living
Anxiety
generalized unpleasant feeling of apprehension
Delusion
false fixed idea or belief
Hallucination
false sensory impression, often seeing or hearing something that is not there
Grief
a reaction to loss
Anticipatory Grief
common for those who are faced with imminent death
Normal Grief
has no timeline, varies by individual
Disenfranchised Grief
unrecognized or minimized by society
Prolonged Grief
lasts longer than usual, which may indicate inability to accept loss
Ineffective Coping
common symptom is recent weight gain/loss
Projection
attributing negative thoughts onto other people
Compartmentalization
categorizing life situations into different segments
Repression
