Patient Care Fundamentals

[Blank] encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings.

Providing fair and equitable care to all patients aligns with the ethical consideration of ______.

Strategies such as providing assistive devices and ensuring adequate lighting are implemented for ______ prevention.

Using communication techniques to build rapport, establish trust, and promote healing is known as ______ communication.

Treating all patients as if they are potentially infectious, regardless of their known infection status, is a component of ______ precautions.

Reviewing and verifying patients' medication lists to prevent errors falls under ______ reconciliation.

[Blank] is often considered the fifth vital sign.

Helping patients move safely and comfortably, including positioning and transfer techniques, relates to ______.

Ensuring a patient receives the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time, and with the right documentation relates to the rights of ______ administration.

The regular cleaning of the stoma and inner cannula relates to ______ care.

Acknowledging the inherent dignity and worth of each individual aligns with the core nursing value of ______.

[Blank] health records are increasingly used for documentation.

Showing empathy, understanding, and kindness towards patients demonstrates ______.

Assessing wounds for size, depth, location, and exudate is part of ______ assessment.

Maintaining honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all nursing actions relates to ______.

The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is frequent and thorough ______ hygiene.

Providing patients with information and support to manage their health is part of ______ education.

Regularly assessing and documenting a patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure relates to ______ signs monitoring.

Supporting and protecting patients’ rights and well-being is the nursing value of ______.

Striving for continuous improvement and high-quality care is the nursing value of ______.