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ABC's
airway, breathing, circulation (prioritize these in order)
nursing clinical judgement model
recognize cues- identify and recognize relevant clinical data
analyze cues- be able to interpret, organize and recognize patterns in cues in order to link the
patients clinical presentation to a problem
prioritize hypothesis- narrow problems down to the most pressing problem
generate solutions- determine desired outcomes and best solutions along with what resources
you may need
take action- implement nursing interventions based on your plan
evaluate outcomes-observed outcomes to the desired/expected outcomes
, nursing process
assessment-gather information about patients condition
diagnosis-identify the patients problems
planning- set goals of care and desired outcomes
implement-perform the nursing actions identified in planning (assess, monitor, collaborate,
teach and psychosocial)
evaluate- determine if goals and expected outcomes are achieved
goals and outcomes of patients
use ABC and specific time frame when developing goals. center them around patient behavior,
make it singular and focused, good goals/outcomes are observable
what are the precautions for C-diff
contact precautions; gown and gloves. wash hands with soap and water
Differences between alcohol and soap and water for cleaning
alcohol-based reduce number of microbes but soap and water is better for killing germs with
spores such as C.diff