RNSG 1523 (N1)

FAMILY FUNCTIONS Physically, the family provides a safe, comfortable environment necessary for growth, development, and rest or recuperation. • Economically, the family provides financial aid to family members and helps meet society’s needs. • The reproductive function of many families is to have and raise children • The affective and coping functions of the family provide emotional comfort to family members and help members establish their identity and maintain it in times of stres...

DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING FROM EARLY CIVILIZATIONS TO THE 16TH CENTURY ­ Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes. ­ The theory of animism attempted to explain the cause of mysterious changes in bodily functions. ­ This theory was based on the belief that everything in nature was alive with invisible forces and endowed with power. ­ The health care provider was the medicine man who treated disease by chanting, inspiring fear, or opening the skull to release evi...

Physiologic needs—for oxygen, water, food, elimination, temperature, sexuality, physical activity, and rest—must be met at least minimally to maintain life. • Nurses evaluate patients’ oxygen needs by assessing skin color, vital signs, anxiety levels, responses to activity, restlessness, and mental responsiveness. • Dehydration results from conditions such as severe diarrhea or vomiting, whereas edema is caused by diseases of the cardiovascular or renal system, trauma, and other fact...

VIDEBECK CHAPTER 1: Foundations of Psychiatric-mental Health Nursing MENTAL HEALTH ­ The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellness, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ­ This definition emphasizes health as a positive state of well-being ­ Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self-concept,...

TAYLOR CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Nursing DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING FROM EARLY CIVILIZATIONS TO THE 16TH CENTURY ­ Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes. ­ The theory of animism attempted to explain the cause of mysterious changes in bodily functions. ­ This theory was based on the belief that everything in nature was alive with invisible forces and endowed with power. ­ The health care provider was the medicine man who treated disease by chanting, inspirin...

1. Which results are the benefits of providing culturally competent care? a. Increased client safety * b. Limits number of visitors c. Reduced health disparities* d. Increased client satisfaction* e. Ensures adequate interpreters 2. An older adult is experiencing emotional stress after recent surgery. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the client? a. Touch b. Reminiscence c. Reality orientation d. Validation therapy* 3. Which nursing theory involves the nurse instructing...

Dementia ­ refers to various organic disorders that progressively affect cognitive functioning. ­ Dementia is chronic and usually develops gradually ­ Most people think of AD when dementia is mentioned, but dementia may also occur more suddenly following a stroke or other vascular event ­ vascular dementia, this form is often related to hypertension, and is the second most common type of dementia ­ many people have a form of mixed dementia consisting of two or more types ­ Of the dem...

MENTAL HEALTH ­ The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellness, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ­ This definition emphasizes health as a positive state of well-being ­ Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability. ­ Individual, or personal, factors include...