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NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Knowledge, deficient [Learning Need] regarding condition, treatment, prevention, self-care, and discharge needs May be related to Lack of exposure to/misinterpretation of information Cognitive limitations Inaccurate/incomplete information presented Possibly evidenced by Request for information Expressed misconceptions about health status Lack of or inaccurate follow-through of instructions/behaviors Expressing or exhibiting feelings of being overwhelmed Desired Outcomes Knowledge: Illness Care (NOC) ...

Review the concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing with this 100-item comprehensive examination about Medical-Surgical Nursing. This is part 2 of 3.

Simulated board examination questions with this 100-item examination about Fundamentals of Nursing. This examination is for 2 hours, that's 1 minute and 20 seconds per question. Situations are also included in this exam, learn how to answer them correctly and how to connect your answers to the given situation.

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Ineffective Airway Clearance May be related to Bronchospasm Increased production of secretions; retained secretions; thick, viscous secretions Decreased energy/fatigue Possibly evidenced by Statement of difficulty breathing Changes in depth/rate of respirations, use of accessory muscles Abnormal breath sounds, e.g., wheezes, rhonchi, crackles Cough (persistent), with/without sputum production Desired Outcomes Maintain patent airway with breath sounds clear/clearing. Demonstrate behaviors ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Breathing Pattern, risk for ineffective Risk factors may include Direct effect of alcohol toxicity on respiratory center and/or sedative drugs given to decrease alcohol withdrawal symptoms Tracheobronchial obstruction Presence of chronic respiratory problems, inflammatory process Decreased energy/fatigue Desired Outcomes Maintain effective breathing pattern with respiratory rate within normal range, lungs clear; be free of cyanosis and other signs/symptoms ...

Nursing Diagnosis:  Risk for Infection Risk factors may include: High glucose levels, decreased leukocyte function, alterations in circulation Preexisting respiratory infection, or UTI Desired Outcomes: Identify interventions to prevent/reduce risk of infection. Demonstrate techniques, lifestyle changes to prevent development of infection. 6 Diabetes Mellitus Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Risk for Infection — Diabetes Mellitus Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Risk for ...

Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (chronic obstructive bronchitis) causes increase mucus production and chronic cough.

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