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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.06%3A_The_Chronic_Care_ModelThe page provides an overview of the Chronic Care Model, which is designed to improve management and prevention of chronic diseases. It highlights the key components: self-management support, delivery...The page provides an overview of the Chronic Care Model, which is designed to improve management and prevention of chronic diseases. It highlights the key components: self-management support, delivery system design, decision support, and clinical information systems. The model emphasizes the importance of health care organizations and community involvement in promoting proactive prevention and management.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/05%3A_Ethical_Decision_Making/5.03%3A_Ethical_Patient_EducationThe section focuses on ethical patient education within nursing, emphasizing the importance of providing unbiased, evidence-based education irrespective of personal beliefs or patient demographics. It...The section focuses on ethical patient education within nursing, emphasizing the importance of providing unbiased, evidence-based education irrespective of personal beliefs or patient demographics. It highlights methods for effective patient education, such as using simple language, multimodal approaches, and considering health literacy and cultural factors.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Culturally_Competent_Care/2.03%3A_Health_Equity_and_DisparitiesThe document outlines the critical role of health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. It highlights how disparities in health arise due to differences in access to healthc...The document outlines the critical role of health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. It highlights how disparities in health arise due to differences in access to healthcare and social conditions. Nurses play a pivotal role in reducing these disparities by providing culturally competent care, advocating for policy changes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.05%3A_Evaluating_OutcomesThe page discusses the process of nursing care, emphasizing the importance of evaluation in achieving patient outcomes. It outlines how nurses should evaluate, analyze, and modify care plans to ensure...The page discusses the process of nursing care, emphasizing the importance of evaluation in achieving patient outcomes. It outlines how nurses should evaluate, analyze, and modify care plans to ensure optimal patient recovery, using the case of Mr. Silva's knee surgery as an example. Additionally, a real-life story from nurse Junot illustrates the necessity of adapting care plans based on patient responses.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Professional_Medical-Surgical_Nursing/1.01%3A_Professional_Nursing_PracticeThis section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fi...This section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fields, the critical role nurses play in patient care, and the professional organizations supporting nursing practice, such as the American Nurses Association. The section highlights the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project and The Joint Commission's role in enhancing patient safety.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.01%3A_Critical_Thinking_in_AssessmentThis section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making w...This section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making well-informed, evidence-based decisions respecting patients' needs and values. It is crucial for handling patient care, ensuring positive outcomes, and addressing communication barriers.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.07%3A_Ostomy_CareThis page provides a comprehensive overview of ostomy care, focusing on the nursing roles before and after surgery for patients with colostomies or ileostomies. It addresses preoperative education, po...This page provides a comprehensive overview of ostomy care, focusing on the nursing roles before and after surgery for patients with colostomies or ileostomies. It addresses preoperative education, postoperative care, and emotional support, highlighting the nurse's responsibilities in monitoring stoma health, preventing skin breakdown, and ensuring patient education and emotional well-being.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.04%3A_HypertensionThis page provides an overview of hypertension covering various aspects such as pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values. It also delves into nursing ...This page provides an overview of hypertension covering various aspects such as pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values. It also delves into nursing care and medical therapies, emphasizing patient education and adherence to treatment guidelines, specifically the Joint National Committee (JNC 8) guidelines.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.02%3A_Clinical_Judgment_Measurement_Model_OverviewThe page outlines the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM), developed to enhance clinical judgment measurement in nursing exams like the NCLEX. It is used in nursing education to foster hi...The page outlines the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM), developed to enhance clinical judgment measurement in nursing exams like the NCLEX. It is used in nursing education to foster high-level critical thinking. The CJMM expands on traditional processes by providing measurable components for clinical judgment, involving cognitive skills that nurses apply to make informed patient care decisions.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Community_and_Public_Health_Nursing%3A_A_Call_to_Action_(Reed_et_al.)/02%3A_Current_Challenges_and_Community_Issues/2.02%3A_Chapter_Eleven-_Current_TopicsThe page discusses the critical role of community health nurses in addressing various health challenges in their communities. It highlights four main issues: the opioid epidemic, reproductive health c...The page discusses the critical role of community health nurses in addressing various health challenges in their communities. It highlights four main issues: the opioid epidemic, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, and climate justice.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Culturally_Competent_Care/2.01%3A_Concepts_in_CultureThe document outlines the importance of cultural competence and cultural humility in nursing, emphasizing the need for nurses to respect diverse cultural backgrounds to ensure effective communication,...The document outlines the importance of cultural competence and cultural humility in nursing, emphasizing the need for nurses to respect diverse cultural backgrounds to ensure effective communication, diagnosis, and treatment. It differentiates between culture and race, highlighting the complexity of cultural identity. Nurses are encouraged to avoid stereotypes and generalizations, and to engage in continuous learning and self-reflection to provide patient-centered care.
