what is religion? systematic and routine/organized. the structure of spirituality
what is spirituality? the searching for the meaning of life. affects behavior which affects decisions
during whole stay but ESPECIALLY after change in diagnosis (cancer, etc.), bef
when to assess spirituality?
any major procedures
who do you typically consent before major elders, chaplains, higher authority, etc. patriarchal
procedures/decisions?
males want male providers females want female providers
what to do when patient has routines allow them space and time for their practices
regarding religion?
how to face stereotypes? educate yourself on their religion
what do you do when their spirituality is ask another nurse, get a family member, call the chaplain (but always ask the pa
against your beliefs or you don't feel first, don't bring the chaplain without getting permission)
comfortable with it?
what must the translator be? licensed
what to do if the patient has medallions or educate them on why they can't wear it (ie metal in MRI), ask them what their w
religious articles on prior to procedure? are and respect their decisions
what to do during emergencies or difficult keep patient updated, utilize a translator if needed, stay with family, offer to ca
times for family members? family members or religious leader (chaplain etc.)
, NUR1023 FSCJ Final Exam
a disturbance in a persons belief system. approved nursing diagnosis, defined
what is spiritual distress? disruption in the life principle that pervades a persons entire being and that
integrates and transcends ones biological and physiological nature
what can you collaborate on with the care plan, can not interpret lab values (considered education)
patient?
what are the 6 rights for medication? right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, right time, right documentation
90 degree
21-25 gauge
IM injections
1-3 inch needle
Max amount 3 ml
place one hand above the patella and place one hand below the greater troch
describe the vastus lateralis IM injection
give injection in the middle lower side of the thigh closer to where your thumb
site
meet
place your non-dominant hands palm on the greater trochanter with the thumb
describe the ventral gluteal IM injection pointing towards the pubis, the index finger on the anterior superior iliac spine
site the other 3 fingers on the iliac crest. give injection between the index finger an
other 3 fingers
find the acromion process and place fingers 2-3 breadths below (base of trian
describe the deltoid IM injection site then draw an imaginary line at the axilla(tip of triangle). Inject needle into the c
of this triangle