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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/07%3A_Pain_Assessment_and_Management/7.01%3A_Concepts_and_Causes_of_PainThis section provides an overview of the concept of pain, its causes, and classifications. Pain is described as a critical communication tool indicating potential body issues. It varies from person to...This section provides an overview of the concept of pain, its causes, and classifications. Pain is described as a critical communication tool indicating potential body issues. It varies from person to person and is classified by factors like location, onset, duration, and cause. The process of pain involves nociceptors which signal the brain through the spinal cord.
- 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)/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/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)/01%3A_Chapters/1.14%3A_Neuropharmacology_II_-_Anxiolytics_and_AntidepressantsThis page discusses the problem of depression, affecting up to 5% of the population. It outlines the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosing depression, highlighting symptoms such as low mood, weight changes, ...This page discusses the problem of depression, affecting up to 5% of the population. It outlines the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosing depression, highlighting symptoms such as low mood, weight changes, and suicidal thoughts. The text delves into the pathophysiology of depression, treatment options, and the role of biogenic amines. It compares different classes of antidepressants, sedatives, and hypnotics, detailing their mechanisms, effects, and potential risks, including addiction and abuse.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/13%3A_Biomarkers_(Chapter_15)/13.06%3A_Evaluation_of_the_selected_nutritional_biomarker_(15.6)This page discusses the role of nutritional biomarkers in assessing health status and identifying deficiencies or excesses in populations. It highlights the importance of reference distributions, cuto...This page discusses the role of nutritional biomarkers in assessing health status and identifying deficiencies or excesses in populations. It highlights the importance of reference distributions, cutoff points, and the challenges of misclassification and variability. The need for repeated measurements and combining multiple biomarkers is emphasized to improve diagnostic accuracy.
