NSE 11A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4,6: Hypothalamus, Homeostasis, Mecha
27 Mar 2017
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Community health nurse assess neighbourhood and community of pt. Oncology nurse focuses on symptoms of disease and treatment/grief responses. Inference: your judgement/interpretation of those cues: cue: info obtained through use of the senses, ask client about concerns, take nonverbal cues into consideration, begin by nursing health history: detailed database that allows you to plan/carry out nursing care. Current state of health: general state of physical, mental, social, spiritual health. Developmental variables: relationship status, # of children, develtal stage, occupation, significant life experiences, housing environment, safety measures. Psychological variables: mental processes, relationships, support, tements regarding how client feels. Sociocultural variables: cultural values, beliefs, practices related to illness, language, family recreation. Review of systems: focus on pt. strengths, categorize cues, make inferences, identify emerging patterns, anticipate patterns, problems, solutions, document cues that support inferences. Verbal descriptions of problem feelings, perceptions, self-report of symptoms.
