the 5th vital sign
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pain
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Should be administered if pt has mild fever
causes liver toxicity
(Analgesic)
,what is the diastolic number?
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The bottom number and when the sound stops (heart at rest)
reservoir host
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where the germs live (people, food, water, animals, soil)
priority nursing action if a pt falls
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assess the pt then assist to bed
signs that indicate a wound infection
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redness
warm skin
pain
swelling
purulent drainage
, fever
odor
therapeutic communication techniques
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active listening
summarizing
offering self
clarifying
asking open-ended questions
silence
touch
how the nurse can best meet the personal needs of a pt who is modest
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maintain professionalism
maintain privacy (bath blanket)
ask the pt their preferences (allow choices)
encourage the pt to participate in activities
DOs for heat/cold therapy
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, apply barrier between source of heat or cold and the skin
apply cold therapy within the first 24-48hrs of injury
monitor skin between each application; use for 20minutes and allow skin to
rest for 20 minutes
stage 2 pressure injury
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partial skin loss with serous drainage
BID
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twice a day
QOD
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every other day
term that means breath/difficulty breathing
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pain
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Should be administered if pt has mild fever
causes liver toxicity
(Analgesic)
,what is the diastolic number?
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The bottom number and when the sound stops (heart at rest)
reservoir host
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where the germs live (people, food, water, animals, soil)
priority nursing action if a pt falls
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assess the pt then assist to bed
signs that indicate a wound infection
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redness
warm skin
pain
swelling
purulent drainage
, fever
odor
therapeutic communication techniques
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active listening
summarizing
offering self
clarifying
asking open-ended questions
silence
touch
how the nurse can best meet the personal needs of a pt who is modest
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maintain professionalism
maintain privacy (bath blanket)
ask the pt their preferences (allow choices)
encourage the pt to participate in activities
DOs for heat/cold therapy
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, apply barrier between source of heat or cold and the skin
apply cold therapy within the first 24-48hrs of injury
monitor skin between each application; use for 20minutes and allow skin to
rest for 20 minutes
stage 2 pressure injury
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partial skin loss with serous drainage
BID
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twice a day
QOD
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every other day
term that means breath/difficulty breathing
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