Exam 3

Electrolytes Important

________ in bodily functions and fluid regulation Very narrow normal ranges As a nurse, need to know normal ranges, causes of imbalances, S /S of imbalances, and appropriate treatments Sodium Calcium Magnesium Potassium Phosphorous Acid- Base Balance Organs of Balance Two organs are primarily responsible for maintaining the acid- base balance.

Ethical and Legal Considerations

________ The nurse is ethically responsible for advocating for the patients wishes Do- Not- Resuscitate Orders Advanced Directives Health care power of attorney Living will.

major concepts

Three ________ Loss- the absence of a possession or future possession- health, change in relationships and roles, and loss of life Grief- the emotional response to real, perceived, or anticipated loss Includes feelings of anger, frustration, loneliness, sadness, guilt, regret, and peace Impacts the individual physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually Mourning- the outward, social expression of loss Influenced by cultural norms, customs, and practices Affected by the individuals personality and previous life experiences.

Ambulation

________- The ability to walk.

CONCEPT Food

THE ________ and fluids taken in waste products eliminated through the urinary and gastrointestinal systems.

ABGs Respiratory

Interpreting ________ acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Grief & Loss and Spirituality Grief & Loss Learning Objectives Discuss how to advocate for the ethical /legal concerns of the patient and family members making end- of- life decisions Identify evidence- based practices associated with end- of- life care Describe nursing measures to support palliative care and hospice care during the dying process Identify variations in the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the patient, caregiver (s), and family members experiencing grief and loss Outline available personal and community resources Describe nursing responsibilities associated with postmortem care.

Caregiver Support Support

________, assistance, and practical help (e.g., finding others to assist with grocery shopping, going to the pharmacy, and food preparation) Honest conversations with the health care team Assurance their loved one is being honored Inclusion in the decision- making Desire to be listened to and their concerns heard Remembrance as a good and compassionate caregiver Assurance that they did all they possibly could for their loved one.

Ambulation

The ability to walk

Minerals

macro and trace minerals

Urinary System

The most common problems

GI System Constipation Causes Interventions Other issues

intestinal obstruction & paralytic ileus Diarrhea Causes Interventions Bowel Incontinence Causes Interventions

(See Table 17.2) Children experience loss of a friend or family member based on their developmental stage

may have difficulty verbalizing feelings Parents/Grandparents/Spouses Therapeutic Communication Self-Care Compassion fatigue Burnout