- It is left uncovered for a short period.
- It comes into contact with a non-sterile object or person.
- The nurse wears sterile gloves while preparing it.
- It is within the nurse's line of sight.
No category found.
- "Patient states pain is 8/10 on a 0-10 scale, grimacing and guarding abdomen."
- "Patient is acting like they are in severe pain."
- "Patient seems to be overreacting to pain."
- "Patient's pain is expected."
- Cognitive learning
- Affective learning
- Psychomotor learning
- Verbal learning
- Social history
- Mental status examination
- General appearance
- Chief complaint
- Insist on discussing the diagnosis to ensure understanding.
- Respect the patient's wish for silence and provide a quiet environment, while remaining available if they change their mind.
- Tell the family to discuss the diagnosis with the patient.
- Immediately leave the room and avoid further interaction.
- Reduce pain at the injection site.
- Prevent medication leakage into the subcutaneous tissue and irritation.
- Ensure faster absorption of the medication.
- Increase the volume of medication that can be administered.
- "Nurse will apply dressing daily."
- "Patient's wound will heal within 2 weeks."
- "Patient will demonstrate improved skin integrity, as evidenced by reduced redness and absence of new pressure injuries by discharge."
- "Patient will receive skin care."
- Recommend that the patient seek spiritual counseling.
- Encourage the patient to incorporate prayer into their daily routine, respecting their beliefs.
- Avoid discussing spiritual matters.
- Tell the patient that faith cannot cure illness.
- Bend at the waist and lift with their back.
- Twist their torso while lifting heavy objects.
- Keep their back straight, bend at the knees and hips, and lift with their leg muscles.
- Hold the object far away from their body.
- A visible, palpable, straight vein in an area free from joints or previous venipuncture sites.
- The largest vein, regardless of its location.
- A pulsating vessel.
- A vein that is difficult to palpate.
- Therapeutic communication
- Giving false reassurance
- Offering hope
- Empathy
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Administer it at 0800 to get ahead.
- Administer it anytime between 0900 and 1000.
- Prioritize administering the medication within the recommended time window (e.g., 30 minutes before or after 0900).
- Skip the dose if too busy.
- Document no pain.
- Only consider the verbal statement.
- Further investigate the non-verbal cues and assess for pain.
- Assume the patient is exaggerating.
- Shout to ensure the patient hears them.
- Speak very slowly and loudly.
- Speak clearly, face the patient, and use gestures or written communication if needed.
- Avoid speaking directly to the patient.
- Use sterile gloves and sterile solution.
- Use clean gloves and tap water.
- Irrigate with forceful pressure.
- Avoid wearing a mask.
- Diastolic pressure
- Systolic pressure
- Pulse pressure
- Mean arterial pressure
- Rely solely on the family member for translation.
- Use a certified medical interpreter to ensure accurate and complete communication.
- Provide only written instructions in English.
- Skip detailed explanations to avoid confusion.
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Evaluation
