Basic critical thinking
thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules, such as obtaining the prescription for
diet progression
Complex critical thinking
express autonomy by analyzing and examining data to determine the best alternative
Commitment critical thinking
- expects to make choices without help from others and fully assumes the responsibility
for those choices
- expert level of knowledge and experience
Open irrigation technique with indwelling urinary catheter
subtract the amount of irritant used from the clients urine output
Fluid volume deficit
causes tachycardia
Adverse effects of opioids
bradypnea, orthostatic hypotension, nausea
Aloe
wound healing
Chamomile
anti-inflammatory, calming
Echinacea
enhances immunity
Ginkgo biloba
enhances memory
Ginseng
increases physical endurance
Evening primrose
used for relief of arthritis
Valerian
promotes sleep, reduces anxiety
Adequate fluid intake
- 2L /day for females
- 3L /day for males
Hemorrhoids
engorged, dilated blood vessels in the rectal wall from difficult defecation, pregnancy,
liver disease, and heart disease
Fecal occult blood testing
the specimen cannot be contaminated with urine
Pt has had diarrhea for 4 days
- hypotension
- elevated skin temperature
- poor skin turgor