[NSE 13A/B] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (29 pages long!)
29 Nov 2016
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The process of analyzing observations and forming a hypothesis, evaluating, possibly changing the hypothesis. Validation; collect data and make sure that what you are thinking is correct. Sweating excessively and short of breath, increase heart rate (not normal) Using clues+ objective & subjective data to for diagnostic reasoning. *this course will focus on assessment of the nursing process. First level priorities; people who we assess first; life-threatening conditions. Second-level priorities; not considered life-threatening although they can shift to become first level; need prompt attention, but not necessarily immediate. Third level; learning what they can and can"t do after heart failure/surgery, how to inject insulin. *social determinants of health: influence our health and wellness; social/political/economic status. Health promotion: strength based perspective; what are their strength/what can help then, having pills nearby, smoking outside to prevent second hand smoke. Primary prevention: programs to prevent disease before they happen ex. Program for woman who reach the age known to develop breast cancer.
