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Absorption
the process by which a drug passed into the bloodstream; first step in the movement of the drug through the
body
Acceptance
§ Comes to terms with loss
§ May have decreased interest in surroundings and support people
May wish to begin making plans
Acculturation
occurs when people incorporate traits from another culture; adjust to some American cultures but keep their
own culture within their homes; Practice their culture as much as they can in the United States; Involuntary
process
Acute pain
comes on quickly, can be severe and lasts only a relatively short time
,Adverse reactions
(adverse effects) aren't expected, deadly; may justify the discontinuation of the drug
Affective teaching
feelings, how you connect with pts, acknowledge state that they are in
Allergy (Drug)
anaphylactic reaction (occurs immediately after the drug is administered), doesn't mean you had side effects
of a drug
Anger
Client or family may direct anger at nurse or staff about matters that normally would not bother them
,Assessment of learning needs includes?
o Nursing history - age, problems, cultural belief practice
o Physical Exam - energy level, nutrition, ROM, vision/hearing
o Readiness to learn - ask questions, seek information
o Motivation - do they want to learn, get better?
o Health literacy - can they read?
o Overall health
Assimilation
the process by which an individual develops a new cultural identity; becoming like members of the dominant
culture, assimilates with American culture
Bargaining
Seeks to bargain to avoid loss (ex: let me live until... and then I will be ready to die)
Biotransformation (metabolism)
process by which a drug is converted to a less active form, mostly takes place in the liver- products called
metabolites
, Chemical pain
§ external- Ex. lemon juice on a paper cut
§ internal- chemical changes in the body that result from tissue ischemia
Chronic pain
· Prolonged pain, usually recurring or lasting 3 mos.
· Interferes with functioning
Cognitive teaching
Thinking part of it, knowing, comprehending
Cultural assessment
address by last name or what they prefer; ask about culture/religion upon admit
Cultural Sensitivity
making sure you do what you can to accommodate their culture
Absorption
the process by which a drug passed into the bloodstream; first step in the movement of the drug through the
body
Acceptance
§ Comes to terms with loss
§ May have decreased interest in surroundings and support people
May wish to begin making plans
Acculturation
occurs when people incorporate traits from another culture; adjust to some American cultures but keep their
own culture within their homes; Practice their culture as much as they can in the United States; Involuntary
process
Acute pain
comes on quickly, can be severe and lasts only a relatively short time
,Adverse reactions
(adverse effects) aren't expected, deadly; may justify the discontinuation of the drug
Affective teaching
feelings, how you connect with pts, acknowledge state that they are in
Allergy (Drug)
anaphylactic reaction (occurs immediately after the drug is administered), doesn't mean you had side effects
of a drug
Anger
Client or family may direct anger at nurse or staff about matters that normally would not bother them
,Assessment of learning needs includes?
o Nursing history - age, problems, cultural belief practice
o Physical Exam - energy level, nutrition, ROM, vision/hearing
o Readiness to learn - ask questions, seek information
o Motivation - do they want to learn, get better?
o Health literacy - can they read?
o Overall health
Assimilation
the process by which an individual develops a new cultural identity; becoming like members of the dominant
culture, assimilates with American culture
Bargaining
Seeks to bargain to avoid loss (ex: let me live until... and then I will be ready to die)
Biotransformation (metabolism)
process by which a drug is converted to a less active form, mostly takes place in the liver- products called
metabolites
, Chemical pain
§ external- Ex. lemon juice on a paper cut
§ internal- chemical changes in the body that result from tissue ischemia
Chronic pain
· Prolonged pain, usually recurring or lasting 3 mos.
· Interferes with functioning
Cognitive teaching
Thinking part of it, knowing, comprehending
Cultural assessment
address by last name or what they prefer; ask about culture/religion upon admit
Cultural Sensitivity
making sure you do what you can to accommodate their culture
