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Opioids synthetic opiates that are prescribed for pain relief
pain threshold amount of stimulation required before a person experiences the sensation
of pain
pain tolerance the amount of pain a patient can endure without its interfering with normal
function
physical dependence a physiological need for a drug, marked by unpleasant withdrawal
symptoms when the drug is discontinued
clinical decision making Problem-solving approach that nurses use to define patient
problems and select appropriate treatment.
concept map visual representation of patient problems and interventions that shows their
relationships to one another
,critical thinking the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a
judgment.
Diagnostic reasoning the process of analyzing health data and drawing conclusions to
identify diagnoses
evidence-based practice clinical decision making that integrates the best available
research with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences
Nursing Process assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
problem solving process of cognition that occurs when a goal must be reached by
thinking and behaving in certain ways
Assessment evaluation
back channeling Signals that show the speaker that his/her message is understood and
listened to. Examples: Uhhuh, yeah, right.
, closed-ended questions questions a person must answer by choosing from a limited,
predetermined set of responses
review of systems physical examination of all body systems in a systematic manner as
part of the nursing assessment
subjective data things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your
senses; symptoms
collaborative problems approach to treatment involves multiple disciplines
data cluster a set of signs or symptoms gathered during assessment that you group
together in a logical way
health promotion nursing diagnosis a clinical judgment concerning a patient's motivation
and desire to increase well-being and actualize human health potential