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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.01%3A_Critical_Thinking_and_the_Nursing_ProcessThis section outlines the objectives and components of the nursing process, highlighting its importance in patient care. It explains the steps of the nursing process, known as ADPIE: Assessment, Diagn...This section outlines the objectives and components of the nursing process, highlighting its importance in patient care. It explains the steps of the nursing process, known as ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. The text emphasizes the role of clinical judgment in guiding patient care, promoting positive outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and improving satisfaction.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.00%3A_IntroductionAdequate lung function is critical for effective gas exchange, which can be affected by acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The body attempts to compensate when changes occur due to illness or i...Adequate lung function is critical for effective gas exchange, which can be affected by acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The body attempts to compensate when changes occur due to illness or injury, but problematic symptoms might require urgent intervention. Understanding respiratory system disorders, oxygenation, and perfusion is crucial for effective nursing care. Nursing assessment allows for close monitoring of respiratory issues in patients.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.06%3A_PolyneuropathyThis page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and cl...This page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of polyneuropathy, along with diagnostic procedures and laboratory evaluations.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.05%3A_SummaryNurses need critical thinking skills for gathering and analyzing patient data, crucial for clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making. Effective communication is key to maintaining a therape...Nurses need critical thinking skills for gathering and analyzing patient data, crucial for clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making. Effective communication is key to maintaining a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, requiring a balance between empathy and professionalism. Health histories provide comprehensive insights into patient health, with bedside assessments offering thorough evaluations.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.06%3A_SummaryThe document discusses the integration of critical thinking into the nursing process, which is foundational to nursing practice and includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evalua...The document discusses the integration of critical thinking into the nursing process, which is foundational to nursing practice and includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) enhances traditional nursing processes, aiding students in developing critical thinking skills.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.05%3A_SeizuresThis section provides comprehensive learning objectives and information related to seizures, including their pathophysiology, types, clinical manifestations, triggers, and assessment. It discusses dia...This section provides comprehensive learning objectives and information related to seizures, including their pathophysiology, types, clinical manifestations, triggers, and assessment. It discusses diagnostic methods for identifying seizures and outlines nursing care strategies for managing patients with seizures, including observation, medication administration, and safety measures. Additionally, it covers medical therapies and the evaluation of nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/19%3A_Riboflavin_(Chapter_20b)This page discusses riboflavin's role in forming essential coenzymes for energy metabolism and vitamin processing. It highlights ariboflavinosis as a deficiency primarily affecting undernourished indi...This page discusses riboflavin's role in forming essential coenzymes for energy metabolism and vitamin processing. It highlights ariboflavinosis as a deficiency primarily affecting undernourished individuals but also noted in developed regions. The most reliable assessment of riboflavin status is glutathione reductase activity, while urinary excretion indicates dietary intake but can be affected by other factors.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/13%3A_Biomarkers_(Chapter_15)This page explains nutritional biomarkers, which are indicators of health and responses to nutrition interventions, categorized into exposure, status, and function biomarkers. Exposure biomarkers anal...This page explains nutritional biomarkers, which are indicators of health and responses to nutrition interventions, categorized into exposure, status, and function biomarkers. Exposure biomarkers analyze food intake, status biomarkers measure nutrient levels, and functional biomarkers assess the impact of nutrient imbalances. While functional biomarkers can indicate subclinical deficiencies, they may lack specificity due to external influences.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/25%3A_Phosphorus_(Chapter_23b)This page discusses the importance of magnesium as a cofactor for bodily functions and the rising recognition of mild magnesium deficiency (CLMD) as common. It highlights the inadequacy of primary ass...This page discusses the importance of magnesium as a cofactor for bodily functions and the rising recognition of mild magnesium deficiency (CLMD) as common. It highlights the inadequacy of primary assessment methods, such as total serum and ionized magnesium, in accurately determining magnesium status. Alternative methods like urinary excretion and magnesium load tests also have limitations.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/15%3A_Cerebrovascular_System/15.03%3A_Hemorrhagic_StrokeThis section outlines learning objectives related to hemorrhagic strokes, including understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations; performing assessments and diagnostics...This section outlines learning objectives related to hemorrhagic strokes, including understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations; performing assessments and diagnostics; and applying nursing care. Hemorrhagic strokes, less common but potentially more devastating than ischemic strokes, result from cerebral vessel ruptures or leaks. Risk factors include hypertension, substance use, and certain medications.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/02%3A_Food_available_for_consumption_at_National_and_Household_LevelsThis page discusses methodologies for assessing food security and diet quality, highlighting Food Balance Sheets (FBS) and Household Consumption and Expenditure Surveys (HCES). It includes an introduc...This page discusses methodologies for assessing food security and diet quality, highlighting Food Balance Sheets (FBS) and Household Consumption and Expenditure Surveys (HCES). It includes an introduction and detailed analysis of FBS and household surveys, comparing the two approaches. Additionally, it addresses how national and household surveys can analyze food security and dietary patterns across various demographic factors like age and sex.
