Nurs 345 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mental health laws protect - Both patients and the caregivers Most patients are admitted - On an emergency involuntary status Involuntary treatments only persist when - Psychiatric professionals confirm there is a mental health problem that interferes with the person's safe functioning What is one of the most important legal concepts in psychiatry? - Confidentiality Unintentional tort - Type of negligence called malpractice Malpractice - Professionals fail to act in accordance with profes...

NURS 345 EXAM/77 QUESTION WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

Which actions are taken when a patient refuses a medication? A- notify the health care provider B- contact a family member C- Inquire why the patient is refusing D-Explain the consequences of refusal with teach-back E- provide at least two opportunities for the patient to reconsider F-document the circumstance of the situation and the actions taken. : Notify the health care provider Inquire why the patient is refusing Explain the consequences of refusal with teach-back Document ...

NURS 345 Final Exam Review Questions with Answers

Diarrhea - usually secondary to an infectious agent (viral, bacterial, parasitic) dehydration - signs/symptoms of ______: -sunken fontanels (anterior fontanel - class @12-18 mo) -cry and fail to produce tears -cap refill time -dry, sticky mouth -crusted lips -urine output (no wet diaper 6-8, 12 hours kids) -cooler skin -dizziness/fatigue fontanels, tears, mouth - DEHYDRATION: -sunken _____ (anterior fontanel - class @12-18 mo) -cry and fail to produce ____ -cap refill time -dry, st...

Safety alert-1 - Cords, tablecloths, plastic bags, bottles, and cans are tempting, potentially dangerous objects that caregivers must strive to keep out of reach of infants Safety alert-2 - In both environments, parents should be taught to place their infants on their backs when sleeping to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Safety alert-3 - Outside the home, toddlers and preschoolers need supervision With caregiver guidance, they will learn about playing away from automobile traff...

NURS 3450 Ch 9 ATI Pediatric Pain Management With Solution...

telehealth - health services delivered by telecommunication tools (telephone, videophone, computer) to prevent disease, promote health, and cure illness telehealth is the use of any X to provide X remotely - technology, care telehealth is not a new concept, but X - currently technology has taken remote care to new levels telehealth helps - minimize barriers to providing health services (geographical distance, socioeconomic status, and time constraints) types of telehealth defined by medica...

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NURS 3450 ATI Chapter 30 Skin Infections and Infestations With Solution...