Understanding System Disorders

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What are alterations in health (diagnosis)?

Alterations in health (diagnosis) refers to the changes or deviations from a normal or healthy state, indicating a specific disease or condition a patient has.

What is pathophysiology related to client problem?

Pathophysiology related to client problem refers to the functional changes associated with a disease or injury, and it explains how these changes produce the signs and symptoms.

Give some examples of assessment risk factors.

Risk factors are elements or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or health issue. Examples include genetic predispositions, lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, and pre-existing health conditions.

What are expected findings?

Expected findings are the signs and symptoms that are commonly observed or anticipated in a specific disease or condition. Signup and view all the answers

Give some examples of laboratory tests.

Laboratory tests are diagnostic procedures performed on biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or tissue samples, to provide information about a patient's health status. Examples include complete blood count (CBC), metabolic panel, and urinalysis. Signup and view all the answers

Give some examples of diagnostic procedures.

Diagnostic procedures involve tests and evaluations to identify and assess medical conditions. Examples include X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, and CT scans. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in health promotion and disease prevention?

Health promotion and disease prevention include strategies and interventions aimed at improving and maintaining overall health, as well as reducing the risk of developing specific diseases. Strategies include smoking cessation, weight management, and vaccination. Signup and view all the answers

Give some examples of safety considerations.

Safety considerations in client care refer to the measures taken to protect patients from harm or injury. Examples include fall prevention strategies, medication safety protocols, infection control practices, and pressure ulcer prevention. Signup and view all the answers

How can patient-centered care be described?

Patient-centered care involves healthcare practices that prioritize the individual needs, preferences, and values of patients. It focuses on empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health and encourages collaboration between healthcare providers and patients. Signup and view all the answers

Give some examples of nursing care?

Nursing care encompasses a wide range of activities performed by nurses to promote, maintain, or restore a patient's health and well-being. Examples include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, providing wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living. Signup and view all the answers

Give some examples of medications?

Medications are substances administered to prevent, treat, or manage medical conditions. Examples include antibiotics, analgesics, antihypertensives, and antidepressants. Signup and view all the answers

What is client education?

Client education involves providing patients with information, skills, and support to make informed decisions about their health and manage their medical conditions effectively. Signup and view all the answers

Give some examples of therapeutic procedures.

Therapeutic procedures are medical interventions performed to treat or alleviate the symptoms of a disease or condition. Examples include surgery, physical therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Signup and view all the answers

How can interprofessional care be described?

Interprofessional care involves collaboration and coordination among healthcare professionals from different disciplines to provide comprehensive and integrated patient care. It emphasizes communication, shared decision-making, and mutual respect among team members. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Alterations in Health

Changes or deviations from a healthy state, as diagnosed by healthcare professionals.

Pathophysiology

The physiological processes associated with a disease or injury.