Complications of urinary elimination - ANSWER Issues that arise from problems in the
urinary system, affecting the ability to urinate properly.
UTI patient education - ANSWER Guidelines provided to patients to prevent urinary
tract infections, including hygiene practices.
Catheter care - ANSWER Regular maintenance and monitoring of a catheter to ensure
it is functioning properly.
Indwelling catheter - ANSWER A catheter that remains in place for an extended period
to drain urine from the bladder.
Bladder-retraining program - ANSWER A structured approach to help individuals
regain control over urination.
Factors increasing UTI risk - ANSWER Conditions or behaviors that make a person
more susceptible to urinary tract infections.
Stress urinary incontinence - ANSWER Involuntary leakage of urine during physical
activities that increase abdominal pressure.
PQRST - ANSWER A mnemonic for assessing pain: Palliative/Provoking, Quality,
Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing.
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,Nonverbal signs of pain - ANSWER Physical indicators that a person is experiencing
pain, such as grimacing or guarding.
Vital signs during acute pain - ANSWER Changes in blood pressure, pulse, and
respiratory rate that occur in response to severe pain.
Pain medication assessment - ANSWER Evaluating drug interactions, allergies, vital
signs, and potential side effects before administration.
Common side effects of pain medications - ANSWER Adverse reactions that may occur,
including low blood pressure, sedation, and respiratory depression.
Follow-up after pain medication - ANSWER Reassessing pain levels and vital signs after
administering pain relief, with specific timeframes for different routes.
Complications related to pain management - ANSWER Psychological and physical
issues that may arise from inadequate pain control, such as anxiety and slower healing.
Superficial pain - ANSWER Cutaneous pain that typically involves the skin or
subcutaneous tissue.
Visceral pain - ANSWER Pain originating from internal organs, which can cause
referred pain in other areas of the body.
phantom pain - ANSWER sensation of pain without demonstrable physiologic or
pathologic substance; commonly observed after the amputation of a limb
neuropathic pain - ANSWER Arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves. It includes
phantom limb pain, pain below the level of a spinal cord injury, and diabetic neuropathy:
'pins and needles'
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, acute pain - ANSWER lasts less than 6 months, caused by something specific e.g.
broken bone
chronic pain - ANSWER lasts more than 6 months, caused by an underlying issue,
affects ADLs
idiopathic pain - ANSWER Chronic pain without identifiable physical or psychological
cause
cognitive behavioral measures - ANSWER changing the way a client perceives pain,
and physical approaches to improve comfort
cutaneous stimulation - ANSWER cold, heat, therapeutic touch, massage, TENS
distraction - ANSWER ambulation, deep breathing, visitors, television, games, prayer,
music
relaxation - ANSWER yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation
imagery - ANSWER pleasant thought, ability to concentrate
acupuncture/acupressure - ANSWER techniques used to relieve pain and improve
health
elevation of edematous extremities - ANSWER raising swollen limbs to reduce swelling
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urinary system, affecting the ability to urinate properly.
UTI patient education - ANSWER Guidelines provided to patients to prevent urinary
tract infections, including hygiene practices.
Catheter care - ANSWER Regular maintenance and monitoring of a catheter to ensure
it is functioning properly.
Indwelling catheter - ANSWER A catheter that remains in place for an extended period
to drain urine from the bladder.
Bladder-retraining program - ANSWER A structured approach to help individuals
regain control over urination.
Factors increasing UTI risk - ANSWER Conditions or behaviors that make a person
more susceptible to urinary tract infections.
Stress urinary incontinence - ANSWER Involuntary leakage of urine during physical
activities that increase abdominal pressure.
PQRST - ANSWER A mnemonic for assessing pain: Palliative/Provoking, Quality,
Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing.
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,Nonverbal signs of pain - ANSWER Physical indicators that a person is experiencing
pain, such as grimacing or guarding.
Vital signs during acute pain - ANSWER Changes in blood pressure, pulse, and
respiratory rate that occur in response to severe pain.
Pain medication assessment - ANSWER Evaluating drug interactions, allergies, vital
signs, and potential side effects before administration.
Common side effects of pain medications - ANSWER Adverse reactions that may occur,
including low blood pressure, sedation, and respiratory depression.
Follow-up after pain medication - ANSWER Reassessing pain levels and vital signs after
administering pain relief, with specific timeframes for different routes.
Complications related to pain management - ANSWER Psychological and physical
issues that may arise from inadequate pain control, such as anxiety and slower healing.
Superficial pain - ANSWER Cutaneous pain that typically involves the skin or
subcutaneous tissue.
Visceral pain - ANSWER Pain originating from internal organs, which can cause
referred pain in other areas of the body.
phantom pain - ANSWER sensation of pain without demonstrable physiologic or
pathologic substance; commonly observed after the amputation of a limb
neuropathic pain - ANSWER Arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves. It includes
phantom limb pain, pain below the level of a spinal cord injury, and diabetic neuropathy:
'pins and needles'
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, acute pain - ANSWER lasts less than 6 months, caused by something specific e.g.
broken bone
chronic pain - ANSWER lasts more than 6 months, caused by an underlying issue,
affects ADLs
idiopathic pain - ANSWER Chronic pain without identifiable physical or psychological
cause
cognitive behavioral measures - ANSWER changing the way a client perceives pain,
and physical approaches to improve comfort
cutaneous stimulation - ANSWER cold, heat, therapeutic touch, massage, TENS
distraction - ANSWER ambulation, deep breathing, visitors, television, games, prayer,
music
relaxation - ANSWER yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation
imagery - ANSWER pleasant thought, ability to concentrate
acupuncture/acupressure - ANSWER techniques used to relieve pain and improve
health
elevation of edematous extremities - ANSWER raising swollen limbs to reduce swelling
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