Excelsior - Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
Absorbs carbon dioxide 200x more Hemoglobin
readily than O2
Accounts for most human exposure to Radon
ionizing radiation
Accumulation of fluid in interstitial Localized edema
spaces; appears swollen, shiny, or taut
Action taken w/yellow pigmentation in Inspect patient's hard palate
sclera of dark-skinned patient
Activate pain sensation; not tissue repair Bradykinins
agents
Act on brain's peripheral nervous system Endorphins
to reduce pain
Actual cause of infection Etiologic agent
Addressed in working phase; incl. Problems
exploration of thoughts, feelings, actions
Adrenal hormone used to treat Epinephrine
anaphylaxis, acute bronchial spasms, &
other allergic reactions
,Excelsior - Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
Adversely affected by prolonged stress Cognitive functions
Affects distribution of medication in Plasma protein
body
Assess every 30 mins; release every 2-4 Restraints
hrs; remove when no longer needed
Assessing patient's response to nursing Evaluation
care incl. progress toward expected
outcome
Assessment that compares current status Time-lapsed
to baseline data
Assessment that focuses on life- Emergency
threatening problems during crisis
Assessment that happens just once Initial
Assessment that happens repeatedly to Ongoing or problem-focused
determine status of specific problem and
identify new/overlooked problems
Assisting patient to identify solutions to Working phase
problems
, Excelsior - Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
At least 2 hours should separate Tetracycline
administration of this medication and
ingestion of milk products
Become enlarged under prolonged Adrenal glands
stress
Blocks O2 uptake and reduces O2 supply Carbon monoxide
to tissues
B lymphocytes; produce antibody Plasma cells
molecules
Building of trust between nurse and Introductory phase
patient
Causes elevated temperature; Systemic infection
diaphoresis, flushing
Causes pallor and mottling of skin in Tissue ischemia (deprived of O2)
immobile patient
Changes in % distribution of types of Significance of differential count in CBC
WBCs may be diagnostic
Characteristic of nursing process that Used w/patients of all ages
makes it universally applicable
Absorbs carbon dioxide 200x more Hemoglobin
readily than O2
Accounts for most human exposure to Radon
ionizing radiation
Accumulation of fluid in interstitial Localized edema
spaces; appears swollen, shiny, or taut
Action taken w/yellow pigmentation in Inspect patient's hard palate
sclera of dark-skinned patient
Activate pain sensation; not tissue repair Bradykinins
agents
Act on brain's peripheral nervous system Endorphins
to reduce pain
Actual cause of infection Etiologic agent
Addressed in working phase; incl. Problems
exploration of thoughts, feelings, actions
Adrenal hormone used to treat Epinephrine
anaphylaxis, acute bronchial spasms, &
other allergic reactions
,Excelsior - Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
Adversely affected by prolonged stress Cognitive functions
Affects distribution of medication in Plasma protein
body
Assess every 30 mins; release every 2-4 Restraints
hrs; remove when no longer needed
Assessing patient's response to nursing Evaluation
care incl. progress toward expected
outcome
Assessment that compares current status Time-lapsed
to baseline data
Assessment that focuses on life- Emergency
threatening problems during crisis
Assessment that happens just once Initial
Assessment that happens repeatedly to Ongoing or problem-focused
determine status of specific problem and
identify new/overlooked problems
Assisting patient to identify solutions to Working phase
problems
, Excelsior - Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety
At least 2 hours should separate Tetracycline
administration of this medication and
ingestion of milk products
Become enlarged under prolonged Adrenal glands
stress
Blocks O2 uptake and reduces O2 supply Carbon monoxide
to tissues
B lymphocytes; produce antibody Plasma cells
molecules
Building of trust between nurse and Introductory phase
patient
Causes elevated temperature; Systemic infection
diaphoresis, flushing
Causes pallor and mottling of skin in Tissue ischemia (deprived of O2)
immobile patient
Changes in % distribution of types of Significance of differential count in CBC
WBCs may be diagnostic
Characteristic of nursing process that Used w/patients of all ages
makes it universally applicable
