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Christian Science believe illness is caused by faulty thinking, is evil and not part of god's plan.
Rely on God and prayer for healing. Western medicine is typically not their first choice when
dealing with wellness/illness, but typically don't refuse it. Adults may not accept transfusions,
but may allow their children to accept transfusions.
Jehovah's Witnesses refuse to accept blood (or blood products) transfusions. Will not allow
organ donation/receipt through which blood flows. Will not eat raw meat, red meat, or meat
that has not been properly bled.
Mormonism The Church of Latter-Day Saints. Adhere to the Book of Mormon. Some wear
sacred undergarments, which are only removed for hygiene, elimination, or being in an
intimate marriage.
Seventh Day Adventism Recommended vegetarian diet and avoid pork, shellfish, and
"unclean" foods according to Kosher laws.
islam A muslim submits to Allah (God). Do not eat pork, but will eat eggs & fish. Ramadan,
fasting occurs from sun up to sun down, the sick are not expected to fast. They always wash
their hands before eating and prefer to eat with the right hand. Patients wash in free flowing
water. Women prefer being treated by female staff. After birth, prayers are whispered into the
babies ears.
hinduism Most are lactovegetarians (milk, no eggs). Most do not eat beef (avoid bovine-
derived medications) . Practice ayurvedic medicine, where some believe in the medicinal
properties of hot and cold foods/drinks. Women are modest and prefer female staff. Some
wear a "sacred thread" around the wrist or body that you should never remove.
buddhism Some follow vegetarianism, or consume eggs and dairy. Fasting varies by
tradition. Condemn abortion and euthenasia, but accept birth control.
,native american They believe that the treatment they receive from medicine men or women
is far better than western medicine.
rastafarian Do not eat pork or shellfish. Many prefer alternative therapies
atheism do not believe in the presence of God.
subjective data what the subject/patient tells you
-also known as covert or symptoms data
objective data · what YOU observe
· also known as overt or signs data
· measurable
· can be used to validate subjective data
Comprehensive assessment · global assessment, pt database, or nursing database
· get overall holistic info about pt, identify pt problem, lets you know more about the pts
background (not just health background but environmental or spiritual background)
focused assessment · gets data about problem that is happening or could potentially
happen, focused on specific area not overall health
special needs assessment · focused assessment, gets in-depth info about specific functions,
multiple different special needs assessments
· nutritional, pain, cultural, spiritual health, psychosocial, wellness, family, and community
ongoing assessment To identify new problems or to follow up on previously identified
problems. reflects the dynamic state of the client.vital signs may change rapidly and serve as
important indicators of developing or resolving health problems.
, NANDA-I taxonomy · diagnostic label, definition, defining characteristics and either related
factors or risk factors.
problem Describe the clients health status or identify a response that needs to be changed.
Not for individualizing care. Example. Acute pain...excess fluid volume...impaired physical
mobility...
etiology one or more factors that cause, contribute to or create a risk for the problem
evidence signs and symptoms
maslows hierarchy of needs · basic needs must be met before you can focus on higher
needs.
· Physiological needs (food and water) -> Safety and security (emotional and physical) -> love
and belonging (affection)-> self-esteem( pride) -> cognitive (knowledge) -> aesthetic (symmetry
and order)-> self- actualization (personal growth)-> transcendence
independent thinking questioning attitude
case method total care; 1-1 care; nurse provides all aspects of care; all inpatient will have a
different nurse each shift, high cost limit, limits use
example: labor and delivery, critical care
functional nursing tasks assigned to each nurse, builds on strengths, can easily lead to
fragmentation of care
example: 1 nurse passes all medications to group of patients
Christian Science believe illness is caused by faulty thinking, is evil and not part of god's plan.
Rely on God and prayer for healing. Western medicine is typically not their first choice when
dealing with wellness/illness, but typically don't refuse it. Adults may not accept transfusions,
but may allow their children to accept transfusions.
Jehovah's Witnesses refuse to accept blood (or blood products) transfusions. Will not allow
organ donation/receipt through which blood flows. Will not eat raw meat, red meat, or meat
that has not been properly bled.
Mormonism The Church of Latter-Day Saints. Adhere to the Book of Mormon. Some wear
sacred undergarments, which are only removed for hygiene, elimination, or being in an
intimate marriage.
Seventh Day Adventism Recommended vegetarian diet and avoid pork, shellfish, and
"unclean" foods according to Kosher laws.
islam A muslim submits to Allah (God). Do not eat pork, but will eat eggs & fish. Ramadan,
fasting occurs from sun up to sun down, the sick are not expected to fast. They always wash
their hands before eating and prefer to eat with the right hand. Patients wash in free flowing
water. Women prefer being treated by female staff. After birth, prayers are whispered into the
babies ears.
hinduism Most are lactovegetarians (milk, no eggs). Most do not eat beef (avoid bovine-
derived medications) . Practice ayurvedic medicine, where some believe in the medicinal
properties of hot and cold foods/drinks. Women are modest and prefer female staff. Some
wear a "sacred thread" around the wrist or body that you should never remove.
buddhism Some follow vegetarianism, or consume eggs and dairy. Fasting varies by
tradition. Condemn abortion and euthenasia, but accept birth control.
,native american They believe that the treatment they receive from medicine men or women
is far better than western medicine.
rastafarian Do not eat pork or shellfish. Many prefer alternative therapies
atheism do not believe in the presence of God.
subjective data what the subject/patient tells you
-also known as covert or symptoms data
objective data · what YOU observe
· also known as overt or signs data
· measurable
· can be used to validate subjective data
Comprehensive assessment · global assessment, pt database, or nursing database
· get overall holistic info about pt, identify pt problem, lets you know more about the pts
background (not just health background but environmental or spiritual background)
focused assessment · gets data about problem that is happening or could potentially
happen, focused on specific area not overall health
special needs assessment · focused assessment, gets in-depth info about specific functions,
multiple different special needs assessments
· nutritional, pain, cultural, spiritual health, psychosocial, wellness, family, and community
ongoing assessment To identify new problems or to follow up on previously identified
problems. reflects the dynamic state of the client.vital signs may change rapidly and serve as
important indicators of developing or resolving health problems.
, NANDA-I taxonomy · diagnostic label, definition, defining characteristics and either related
factors or risk factors.
problem Describe the clients health status or identify a response that needs to be changed.
Not for individualizing care. Example. Acute pain...excess fluid volume...impaired physical
mobility...
etiology one or more factors that cause, contribute to or create a risk for the problem
evidence signs and symptoms
maslows hierarchy of needs · basic needs must be met before you can focus on higher
needs.
· Physiological needs (food and water) -> Safety and security (emotional and physical) -> love
and belonging (affection)-> self-esteem( pride) -> cognitive (knowledge) -> aesthetic (symmetry
and order)-> self- actualization (personal growth)-> transcendence
independent thinking questioning attitude
case method total care; 1-1 care; nurse provides all aspects of care; all inpatient will have a
different nurse each shift, high cost limit, limits use
example: labor and delivery, critical care
functional nursing tasks assigned to each nurse, builds on strengths, can easily lead to
fragmentation of care
example: 1 nurse passes all medications to group of patients
