NURSING 504 (NURSING 504)

NURSING 504-Review for NCLEX-NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Neurological Disorders NCLEX Tips  Monitor a client with a neurological disorder for signs of increased intracranial pressure.  The earliest indicator of increased intracranial pressure is deterioration in the level of consciousness.  Airway is always a priority for a client with a neurological disorder.  A client with a head injury should be placed in a head-elevated position.  The victim of an accident should not be m...

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL. PROVIDING A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT Preventing Accidents and Injuries Nursing Responsibilities  Ensure that staff members are knowledgeable about safety procedure and implement safe actions.  Identify factors that influence client safety, such as age (e.g., children, older adult), developmental level, lifestyle, mental status (e.g., confusion, altered thought proce...

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- MANAGEMENT OF CARE/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- MANAGEMENT OF CARE. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING Ethics  Ethics is the branch of philosophy that concerns the distinction made between right and wrong on the basis of a body of knowledge, not just on the basis of opinions.  The ideals of right or wrong. Guiding principles that individuals may use to make decisions. Ethical Principles These principles are a code that directs or governs nursing acti...

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. Neurological Disorders NCLEX Tips  Monitor a client with a neurological disorder for signs of increased intracranial pressure.  The earliest indicator of increased intracranial pressure is deterioration in the level of consciousness.  Airway is always a priority for a client with a neurological disorder.  A client with a head injury should be placed in a head-elevated po...

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-END OF LIFE CARE_GRIEF & LOSS_VIOLENCE ABUSE & NEGLECT/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-END OF LIFE CARE_GRIEF & LOSS_VIOLENCE ABUSE & NEGLECT.  End-of-life care involves issues related to death and dying and the role of the healthcare provider in the care of the dying client. Legal and Ethical Issues  Care during the illness and dying experience should be based as much as possible on the client’s wishes.  Issues for consideration include organ and tis...

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- Hemodynamics & Med Emergency/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- Hemodynamics & Med Emergency. Shock  This life-threatening condition can result in damage to multiple organs.  The condition requires immediate medical treatment; it can worsen rapidly if it goes untreated, resulting in death.  Shock takes three main forms: hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and vasogenic:  Hypovolemic shock is caused by internal or external blood or fluid loss.  Cardiogenic sh...

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- RENAL DISORDERS/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- RENAL DISORDERS. NCLEX Tips  Intake and output, weight, and vital signs should be monitored closely in the client with a kidney disorder.  The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels must be monitored, because they reflect renal function.

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS INTERVENTION/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS INTERVENTION. Depressive Disorders KEY FEATURES OF DEPRESSION  Depressed mood  Anhedonia  Appetite disturbance/weight change  Sleep disturbance  Psychomotor disturbance  Fatigue or loss of energy  Worthlessness/guilt  Indecision/poor concentration  Recurrent thoughts of death/suicide TYPES OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN - Respiratory Disorders/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN - Respiratory Disorders. NCLEX Tips  Airway patency is the priority.  Oxygen is prescribed for clients with respiratory disorders.  Monitor the client for respiratory distress.  Monitor pulse oximetry readings.  Restlessness, confusion, and a decrease in the level of consciousness are indicators of a respiratory problem.  Most respiratory disorders are marked by dyspnea, tachycardia, tachy...