paraplegia
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lower body paralysis
nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)=
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roadmaps directing the best ways to provide nursing care;
actions performed by the nurse to achieve goals
"Nurse will"
osteoporosis
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common musculoskeletal problems/conditions;
loss of bone density & decreased bone strength;
causes include factors associated with aging→ decline of estrogen &
relationship to calcium deficit & lack of exercise & LT use of steroids
(younger people);
occurs without s/s for a long time: may not know until realize loss of height,
have spontaneous fractures from brittle bones or develop kyphosis
(convex curvature of thoracic spine);
most commonly develops in small framed, white & Asian women
cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke)
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, disorders of CNS;
results when cerebral blood vessels become occluded by thrombus or
embolus or when intracranial hemorrhage occurs, & brain tissues become
ischemia;
FAST→ facial drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech, time to call 911
need emergency medical care ASAP b/c time=brain;
most common is ischemic stroke caused by blood clot;
TPA: clot buster, shows effects on symptoms within 3 hours
rectal suppository
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drug delivering system that is inserted into the rectum, where it dissolves
for medication absorption through the rectal mucosa to help loosen up
stool & distend the rectum;
take approximately 30 minutes to work
medication enemas
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types of enemas;
antibiotic or anthemlintic enemas used to treat local infections such as
bacteria, worms, & parasites are types of retention enemas;
patient must retain the enema so that the medication has time to work
, stoma
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actual exit point for a GI surgical ostomy that forms a slight protuberance
of mucosa (gut lining tissue) through the skin;
should appear pink to red & may bleed slightly when touched;
assess the peristomal skin for irritation each time the appliance (pouch) is
changed;
treat any irritation or skin breakdown immediately
coude catheter
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types of urinary catheterization;
special type of double lumen catheter that are slightly stiff & bent at the
end allowing the catheter to pass more easily through a partially
constricted urethra;
left in place, draining bladder continuously or intermittently for an
extended period of time
urinary tract infection (UTI)
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buildup of bacteria (bacteriuria) or protein (proteinuria) in urine;
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lower body paralysis
nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)=
,Give this one a try later!
roadmaps directing the best ways to provide nursing care;
actions performed by the nurse to achieve goals
"Nurse will"
osteoporosis
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common musculoskeletal problems/conditions;
loss of bone density & decreased bone strength;
causes include factors associated with aging→ decline of estrogen &
relationship to calcium deficit & lack of exercise & LT use of steroids
(younger people);
occurs without s/s for a long time: may not know until realize loss of height,
have spontaneous fractures from brittle bones or develop kyphosis
(convex curvature of thoracic spine);
most commonly develops in small framed, white & Asian women
cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke)
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, disorders of CNS;
results when cerebral blood vessels become occluded by thrombus or
embolus or when intracranial hemorrhage occurs, & brain tissues become
ischemia;
FAST→ facial drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech, time to call 911
need emergency medical care ASAP b/c time=brain;
most common is ischemic stroke caused by blood clot;
TPA: clot buster, shows effects on symptoms within 3 hours
rectal suppository
Give this one a try later!
drug delivering system that is inserted into the rectum, where it dissolves
for medication absorption through the rectal mucosa to help loosen up
stool & distend the rectum;
take approximately 30 minutes to work
medication enemas
Give this one a try later!
types of enemas;
antibiotic or anthemlintic enemas used to treat local infections such as
bacteria, worms, & parasites are types of retention enemas;
patient must retain the enema so that the medication has time to work
, stoma
Give this one a try later!
actual exit point for a GI surgical ostomy that forms a slight protuberance
of mucosa (gut lining tissue) through the skin;
should appear pink to red & may bleed slightly when touched;
assess the peristomal skin for irritation each time the appliance (pouch) is
changed;
treat any irritation or skin breakdown immediately
coude catheter
Give this one a try later!
types of urinary catheterization;
special type of double lumen catheter that are slightly stiff & bent at the
end allowing the catheter to pass more easily through a partially
constricted urethra;
left in place, draining bladder continuously or intermittently for an
extended period of time
urinary tract infection (UTI)
Give this one a try later!
buildup of bacteria (bacteriuria) or protein (proteinuria) in urine;
