Clinical Judgment in Nursing - Unit 1

<p>Evaluate the care plan and assessment data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prodromal stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Checking the electronic health records (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Is restricted to a specific area of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using clinical judgment to evaluate which need is most critical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient reports feeling dizzy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Involves collecting information about the patient, both what they say (subjective data) and what you observe (objective data). Helps build a picture of the patient's health.

Developing a plan of action tailored to the patient's needs, based on the assessment findings. Includes setting goals and choosing interventions.

Putting the plan into action, performing the chosen interventions to help the patient achieve their goals.

Evaluating whether the plan is working and if the patient is making progress towards their goals.

Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, acting as a barrier against infection. Examples: skin, mucous membranes, cilia.

Acquired immunity develops over time as the body encounters and learns to fight specific pathogens through exposure or vaccinations. Examples: antibodies, T lymphocytes.

A natural defense mechanism involving blood cells (leukocytes) that target specific pathogens. There are two types: humoral and cell-mediated.

Involves using sterile techniques to prevent the spread of infection, such as hand hygiene, wearing gloves, and disinfecting surfaces.

The chain of infection refers to the six necessary links that must be present for an infection to occur. These links include the infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.

They are specialized plans outlining care for specific conditions or patient needs. They provide standardized guidelines for interventions, promoting consistency and efficiency in care.