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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Principles_of_Medication_Administration/11.03%3A_Documentation_of_Medication_AdministrationIn the event the dose is missed—perhaps the patient was not available during the scheduled time or the patient refused the medication—the nurse should place a circle around their initials in the box a...In the event the dose is missed—perhaps the patient was not available during the scheduled time or the patient refused the medication—the nurse should place a circle around their initials in the box associated with the administration date and time, and then add a note to the back of the MAR to indicate why the medication was not given.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/05%3A_Cultural_Competence_and_Assessment/5.06%3A_Key_Termsa set of beliefs, attitudes, and practices shared by a group of people or community which is accepted, followed, and passed down to other members of the group the assumption that a person has the attr...a set of beliefs, attitudes, and practices shared by a group of people or community which is accepted, followed, and passed down to other members of the group the assumption that a person has the attributes, traits, beliefs, and values of a cultural group because they are a member of that group
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/26%3A_Assessment_of_the_Neurological_System/26.06%3A_Assessments
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/20%3A_Psychosocial_Assessment/20.05%3A_Key_Termsa healthcare professional who witnesses abuse or knows of an abusive situation involving children, older adults, people with disabilities, or anyone experiencing sexual abuse; they must report the abu...a healthcare professional who witnesses abuse or knows of an abusive situation involving children, older adults, people with disabilities, or anyone experiencing sexual abuse; they must report the abuse or suspected abuse to the authorities an assessment of a patient’s level of consciousness and orientation, appearance and general behavior, speech, motor activity, affect and mood, thought and perception, attitude and insight, and cognitive abilities
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Patient_Communication_and_Interviewing/3.05%3A_Key_Termsnurses introduce themselves and begin to obtain essential information about patients as individuals with unique needs, values, beliefs, and priorities; during this phase, trust is established and rapp...nurses introduce themselves and begin to obtain essential information about patients as individuals with unique needs, values, beliefs, and priorities; during this phase, trust is established and rapport begins to develop between the patient and the nurse majority of the nurse’s time with the patient; during this phase, nurses use active listening and begin by asking the reason the patient is seeking care; the answer helps to reveal what is important to the patient
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/21%3A_Assessment_of_the_Integumentary_System/21.05%3A_Assessments
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Fluids_Electrolytes_and_Elimination/19.06%3A_Key_Termsthe movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to equalize the concentration of solutes throughout an area water movement through a semipermeable memb...the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to equalize the concentration of solutes throughout an area water movement through a semipermeable membrane, from an area of lesser solute concentration to an area of greater solute concentration, in an attempt to equalize the solute concentrations on either side of the membrane
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/27%3A_Assessment_of_the_Abdomen/27.05%3A_Key_Termsthe body’s largest vein; carries blood to the heart from the bottom half of the body back to the heart; located in the posterior abdominal wall to the right of the aorta houses the stomach, the spleen...the body’s largest vein; carries blood to the heart from the bottom half of the body back to the heart; located in the posterior abdominal wall to the right of the aorta houses the stomach, the spleen, pancreas, portions of the small intestine and large intestine, and a portion of the liver the clinician maintains pressure over an area of tenderness and then withdraws the hand abruptly; if the patient winces with pain upon withdrawal of the hand, the test is positive
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Patient_Communication_and_Interviewing/3.00%3A_IntroductionIn the nursing world, effective communication is a crucial skill that will help the nurse build trust, advocate for patients, gather important information about patients, educate others, and more. Nur...In the nursing world, effective communication is a crucial skill that will help the nurse build trust, advocate for patients, gather important information about patients, educate others, and more. Nurses benefit in understanding the meaning and types of communication to establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and encourage health promotion.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/26%3A_Assessment_of_the_Neurological_System/26.02%3A_Physical_AssessmentThe nurse documents that the patient reports “numb feeling” on the left side of their body and that their left arm “feels weak.” The nurse notes during the conversation that the patient is struggling ...The nurse documents that the patient reports “numb feeling” on the left side of their body and that their left arm “feels weak.” The nurse notes during the conversation that the patient is struggling to talk, and their speech is difficult to understand.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Clinical_Nursing_Skills_(OpenStax)/18%3A_Oxygenation_and_Perfusion/18.04%3A_Management_of_Impaired_Cardiopulmonary_FunctioningThe first heart sound (S1) identifies the onset of systole, and the second heart sound (S2) identifies the end of systole and the onset of diastole; when the semilunar valves close, the AV valves open...The first heart sound (S1) identifies the onset of systole, and the second heart sound (S2) identifies the end of systole and the onset of diastole; when the semilunar valves close, the AV valves open, and the ventricles fill with blood. The flexible tubing from the chest tube system needs to be attached to the chest tube itself, so the nurse holds the clean tubing and the provider who inserted the tube inserts the tube end into the system’s tubing.
