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What is a concept map? A process of organizing, analyzing, and
communicating interrelationships among concepts
through a visual representation.
Why are concept maps used in clinical They mimic the thought process of the professional
nursing? nurse, analyze relationships in data, establish
priorities, build on previous knowledge, facilitate
critical thinking, guide patient care, and serve as
working/live documents.
What is the first step of the nursing Assess: perform a nursing assessment.
process?
What does the nursing diagnosis step Making a nursing diagnosis based on assessment
involve? data.
What is involved in the planning step Formulating and writing outcome/goal statements
of the nursing process? and determining appropriate nursing interventions
based on the client's reality and evidence.
What is the implementation step in the Implementing the planned nursing care.
nursing process?
,What does the evaluation step of the Evaluating the outcomes and the nursing care that
nursing process entail? has been implemented and making necessary
revisions.
What is the significance of accurate It is the foundation of the concept care map.
assessment in nursing?
What are some key assessments for ADLs independence, resting tremor, fall risk score,
Mrs. P. in the case study? wound care needs, pain levels, dietary habits,
hearing status, and family support.
What are the medical diagnoses of Parkinson's disease, Type I Diabetes, peripheral
Mrs. P.? vascular disease (PVD), and neuropathy.
What recent change affected Mrs. P.'s The death of her friend, Mrs. K.
social activities?
What is the significance of a fall score It indicates a high risk of falling.
of 7 for Mrs. P.?
What is the current pain level A rating of 6 on a 0-10 pain scale.
reported by Mrs. P.?
What dietary change has been noted She has been eating more sugary snacks.
for Mrs. P.?
What is the status of Mrs. P.'s pressure It is healing slowly and requires daily dressing
ulcer? changes.
What is the role of the wound care To provide suggestions that have decreased the size
nurse in Mrs. P.'s care? of the wound.
What nursing diagnosis is associated Glucose Regulation.
with Mrs. P.'s high blood glucose
readings?
What nursing diagnosis is associated Tissue Integrity.
with Mrs. P.'s pressure ulcer?
, What nursing diagnosis is indicated by Pain.
Mrs. P.'s pain in her left foot?
What functional ability does Mrs. P. She performs some ADLs independently but requires
have regarding her ADLs? assistance with washing and dressing.
What is the impact of Mrs. P.'s hearing She is hard of hearing and refuses to wear a hearing
status on her care? aid.
What is a key assessment related to She uses a walker to ambulate.
Mrs. P.'s mobility?
What is the reason for Mrs. P.'s She is unable to care for herself at home.
admission to the long-term care
facility?
What are the associated diagnoses for Parkinson's disease, Type I diabetes, PVD, and
Mrs. P.? neuropathy.
What is the significance of clustering It helps in organizing data for better diagnosis and
related symptoms in nursing? care planning.
What is a common symptom of Mrs. Recent blood glucose meter readings > 20mmol/L.
P.'s condition related to her diabetes?
What is a nursing diagnosis? A statement that describes the client's actual or
potential response to a health problem that the nurse
is licensed and competent to treat.
What are the four types of nursing Actual, Risk, Health promotion, and Wellness.
diagnoses?
What is the nursing diagnosis for a Impaired Skin Integrity related to impaired
patient with a pressure ulcer? circulation.