PAT 20A/B Chapter Notes -Biotransformation, Generic Drug, Body Water
23 Oct 2013
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Chapter 1: nursing practice in canada and drug therapy. Patient care is getting more complex in canada. Nurses expected to keep up-to-date with rising use of intricate pharmacological therapies. Knowledge of drugs, their adverse effects, and interactions is critical for nurses to provide safe, competent care. Greater accountability expected of nurses with increased attention focused on safe medication practices. Nursing process: a framework for professional nursing practice. Five step process: (1) assessment; (2) nursing diagnosis; (3) planning; (4) implementation; and (5) evaluation. Importance of critical thinking to the nursing process. Using the mind to develop conclusions, make decisions, draw inferences, and reflect on all aspects of the patient. During the assessment phase, data is collected, reviewed, and analyzed. Assessment allows the nurse to formulate a nursing diagnosis related to the patient"s needs and needs related to drug administration. A comprehensive medication profile should include (not limited to): Growth and developmental stages related to age and med use.
