NR-224 Fundamentals Exam 2 Concept List
NR-224 Fundamentals
NR 224 Funds I Exam 2 Concept List
What are some aspects to note while feeding a patient w/ a O2 mask?
- interruption will occur during eating a
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NR-224 Fundamentals Exam 2 Concept List
NR-224 Fundamentals
NR 224 Funds I Exam 2 Concept List
What are some aspects to note while feeding a patient w/ a O2 mask?
- interruption will occur during eating and drinking
- causes patient to be at increased risk for aspiration
what are some aspects to note when supplementing O2 for ≥ 4 liters / minute
- Going to need to add moisture to O2
via Humidification
What are some things to note while teaching patient's to use O2 therapy?
- Adapt teaching style
- communicate w/ patient & family
- education about smoking
- vaccinations
- signs / symptoms
- hand hygiene
What should one adapt their teaching styles too?
- literacy
- education background
- reading level
- cultural preference
What should a nurse communicate with patient & family for O2 therapy?
- ID collaborative goals
- Reducing risk factors
What should a nurse teach about smoking with O2 therapy?
- causes an increased risk for respiratory infections
- refer to smoking cessation programs
- Appropriate medications to support smoking cessation
- avoidance of second hand smoke
What should a nurse teach about hand hygiene with O2 therapy?
- causes a reduction in transmission of microorganisms
What should a nurse teach about vaccinations with O2 therapy?
- get the FLU shot
- get the appropriate pneumonia vaccine
What should a nurse teach about signs/symptoms to watch out for with O2 therapy?
- increased coughing
- shortness of breath
- change in sputum color
- fever
- fatigue
What are some things to note regarding the assessment process of urinary elimination?
- it is through the patient's eyes
- assess self-care ability
- assess patterns of urination
- assess symptoms of urinary alterations
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