NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Parenting, impaired May be related to Issues of control in family Situational/maturational crises History of inadequate coping methods Possibly evidenced by Dissonance among family members Family developmental tasks not being met Focus on “Identified Patient” (IP) Family needs not being met Family member(s) acting as enablers for IP Ill-defined family rules, function, and roles Desired Outcomes Demonstrate individual [...]

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Skin Integrity, risk for impaired Risk factors may include Altered nutritional/metabolic state; edema Dehydration/cachectic changes (skeletal prominence) Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes and actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Verbalize understanding of causative factors and absence of itching. Identify and demonstrate behaviors to maintain soft, supple, intact skin. Nursing Interventions & Rationale Nursing Interventions Rationale  Observe [...]

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Knowledge, deficient [Learning Need] regarding condition, prognosis, treatment, self-care and discharge needs May be related to Lack of exposure to/unfamiliarity with information about condition Learned maladaptive coping skills Possibly evidenced by Verbalization of misconception of relationship of current situation and behaviors Preoccupation with extreme fear of obesity and distortion of own body image Refusal to eat; binging and [...]

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Fluid Volume actual or risk for deficient May be related to Inadequate intake of food and liquids Consistent self-induced vomiting Chronic/excessive laxative/diuretic use Possibly evidenced by (actual) Dry skin and mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor Increased pulse rate, body temperature, decreased BP Output greater than input (diuretic use); concentrated urine/decreased urine output (dehydration) Weakness Change in mental state [...]

Test your nursing knowledge! Here are 50 questions about Fundamentals of Nursing. This is the part 3 of 3 of the Fundamentals of Nursing Exam. Answers & Rationale are given below.

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A cardiac arrhythmia is any disturbance in the normal rhythm of the electrical excitation of the heart. It can be the result of a primary cardiac disorder, a response to a systemic condition, the result of electrolyte imbalance or drug toxicity.

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