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5.6 Management of Hypoxia – Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient …

Web5.6 Management of Hypoxia. Hypoxemia or hypoxia is a medical emergency and should be treated promptly. Failure to initiate oxygen therapy can result in serious …

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Chapter 1: Overview of the Human Immune System

WebThe lymphatic system drains fluid from the tissues. Lymph nodes and lymphatic tissues filter and monitor lymphatic fluid. Immune cells of the myeloid and lymphoid cell lineages are …

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2.2 Health History – Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care

Web2.2 Health History. The purpose of obtaining a health history is to gather data from the patient and/or the patient’s family, so the healthcare team and the patient …

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Diseases Involving Proteins – Human Nutrition

WebKwashiorkor is characterized by swelling (edema) of the feet and abdomen, poor skin health, growth retardation, low muscle mass, and liver malfunction. Recall that …

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19.4 Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine

WebMaking Connections: Big Picture Medicalization of Alcoholism and Demedicalization of Drapetomania Figure 19.15 In this engraving from the 19th century, “King Alcohol” is …

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2.5 Head-to-Toe / Systems Approach to Assessment

WebHead-to-toe assessments or systems assessments include all the body systems and a systematic approach to collecting data. They provide the nurse with an overall …

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3.2 Infection Concepts – Nursing Pharmacology

Web3.2 Infection Concepts Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) Concepts Related to Infection. For the purposes of this concept discussion, the Concept of Infection is defined …

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Estimated Energy Requirements – Human Nutrition

WebThe EER is a standardized mathematical prediction of a person’s daily energy needs in kilocalories per day required to maintain weight. It is calculated for those …

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Human Nutrition – Open Textbook

WebChapter 12. Lifespan Nutrition From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years and Older Adulthood

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3.4 Levels of Assistance – Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care

Web3.4 Levels of Assistance. Some patient conditions result in a decreased ability to perform activities of daily living including one’s ability to be mobile. Some patients may require …

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Food Choice – Human Nutrition

WebFood regulates your appetite and how you feel. Multiple studies have demonstrated that some high fiber foods and high-protein foods decrease appetite by slowing the digestive …

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Undernutrition, Overnutrition, and Malnutrition – Human Nutrition

WebUndernutrition is characterized by a lack of nutrients and insufficient energy supply, whereas overnutrition is characterized by excessive nutrient and energy intake. Overnutrition can …

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2.6 Safe Medication Administration – Nursing Pharmacology

WebA nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol, a cardiac medication, to a client and implements the nursing process:. ASSESSES the vital signs prior to administration and …

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Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan – Human Nutrition

WebHuman bodies change significantly over time, and food is the fuel for those changes. People of all ages need the same basic nutrients—essential amino acids, carbohydrates, …

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6.2 Safe Medication Administration – Clinical Procedures for Safer

WebKnowledge is key to safer medication administration. Label all meds prepared away from the bedside. Label should include two patient identifiers, drug, dose, time prepared, and …

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3.3 Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling

WebAn assessment should be performed before each handling procedure. Seek additional help if a procedure requires two or more persons. Use assistive devices (gait belts, slider …

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7.8 IV Medications Adverse Events and Management of Adverse …

WebTable 7.9 Possible Complications related to IV medications and Related Interventions: Complications: Related Interventions: Speed shock: A systemic reaction caused by the …

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3.7 Types of Patient Transfers: Transfers without Mechanical …

Web3.7 Types of Patient Transfers: Transfers without Mechanical Assistive Devices Patient Transfer from Bed to Stretcher. A bed to stretcher transfer requires a minimum of three …

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