Psychosocial Development and Nursing Process

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to psychosocial development and the nursing process based on the lecture notes.

Psychosocial

Referring to psychological development influenced by social environment.

Cultural competence

The ability to care for clients with diverse beliefs and backgrounds.

Ethnicity

Groups identified by biological, genetic similarity, and cultural heritage.

Culture

Sets of specific beliefs, values, norms, and behaviors shared by a group.

CAM (Complementary/Alternative Medicine)

Practices such as vitamins and therapies that complement conventional medicine.

DSHEA

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, regulating dietary supplements.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach in nursing with phases: Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (ADPIE).

Nursing Diagnosis

Clinical judgment based on analysis of actual or potential health conditions.

Subjective data

Information based on personal accounts or feelings expressed by the patient.

Objective data

Information obtained through observation or measurement.

Medication error

Any preventable event that may lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm.

Medication reconciliation

The process of tracking medications when a patient is discharged or moves between healthcare settings.

E-prescribing

The electronic transmission of prescription information to a provider or pharmacy.

Teratogen

A substance or organism that can cause abnormalities or death in a developing fetus.

Holistic approach

Care that recognizes the individuality and totality of a person, including physical and mental aspects.