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Critical thinking framework for patient care: 1. Assessment: Gather subjective (patient-reported) and objective (measurable) data. 2. Diagnosis: Identify patient problems (e.g., "Impaired Gas Exchange" instead of "Pneumonia"). 3. Planning: Establish goals and prioritize interventions. 4. Implementation: Execute care plan (direct vs. indirect care, ADLs vs. IADLs). 5. Evaluation: Determine effectiveness of interventions

Recognize Cues: Identify key patient data. 2. Analyze Cues: Interpret findings. 3. Prioritize Hypotheses: Determine urgency and order of problems. 4. Generate Solutions: Develop interventions. 5. Take Action: Implement appropriate care. 6. Evaluate Outcomes: Assess intervention effectiveness.

ADLs (Activities of Daily Living): Basic self-care activities (e.g., eating, bathing, dressing). o IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living): More complex daily tasks (e.g., managing finances, grocery shopping, meal preparation).

Cultural Competence vs. Cultural Humility: o Competence: Developing skills and knowledge about different cultures. o Humility: A lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and addressing power imbalances.

Nuclear Family: Traditional family unit with two parents and children. o Blended Family: Family consisting of step-parents, step-siblings, or halfsiblings. o Extended Family: Includes relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together or maintaining close ties. o Alternative Family: Includes cohabiting partners, same-sex parents, and communal families that do not fit traditional structures

Durability: The ability of a family to maintain its structure and function over time, despite challenges. o Resiliency: The family's capacity to adapt and cope with life stressors. o Diversity: Differences in family structures, backgrounds, and cultural influences. o Dynamics: The interactions and relationships between family members that influence behavior and health outcomes.

Upstream: Societal structures influencing health (e.g., policies, education, income levels). o Midstream: Community and work conditions. o Downstream: Individual health behaviors and medical interventions.