Nursing 1080A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Permanent Teeth, Palpation, Critical Thinking
8 Dec 2016
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Holistic: whole, big picture (ealth: (cid:498)a state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease(cid:499) (cid:523)w(o, 1(cid:891)4(cid:891)(cid:524) Illness: something an organ has: income and social status, education and literacy levels, employment and working conditions, social support networks, physical environments, social environments, early childhood development, health services, gender, culture, biology and genetics, personal coping skills. More influenced by what the nurse brings to the table not the objective data at hand. Nurses use many reasoning patterns (knowledge, experience, ethical perspective, knowing the patient) alone or combined based on the situation. Reflecting (critical thinking) on practice is essential for improving: reflection in action: nurse reads the pt, reflection on action: what nurse gained from her experience, contributes to clinical knowledge. Community: group of people who share a geographical location and a social connection. Family: players, partners, provide assistance by providing support and another way to communicate to patients.
