University:
Herzing University
Course:
NU 500 | Theoretical Foundations for Nursing
Academic year:

2019
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398

Pages:

1
Author:

Calvin S

VATI FUNDAMENTALS POST ASSIGNMENT Use the Red Skin mnemonic for assessment, prevention, and treatment of Pressure Injuries and Ulcers: O R: Risk Assessment (bed bound, history or pressure ulcers, comorbidities that are high risk) O E: Education (key factors, prevention, treatment) O D: Devices (Pads, medical devices, positioning devices, heel/elbow protectors) Discuss some spiritual rituals and observances that a nurse observed in clients. Buddhism – may refuse care on holy days, clients may fast on holy days chanting is common Christianity- Baptize infants at birth, may fast during Lent, some give last rites Hinduism- Do not prolong life, Lie on floor while dying, a thread is placed around the neck/wrist Islam- Must pray 5 times a day facing Mecca,7 Client may fast during Ramadan Jehovah's Witnesses – Clients avoid foods having or prepared with blood Judaism – On the eight day after birth, males are circumcised, kosher diet Mormonism- Children are baptized at age 8 by immersion A responsibility of the nurse is to ensure that the client follows the proper procedure for blood sample collection and use of a glucose meter. Discuss client teaching7the nurse will reinforce7to ensure accuracy when using a glucose meter. The nurse should teach the client to check the accuracy of the strips with the control solution provided. The strips should be stored in a closed container in a dry location. Use the correct code number in the meter to match the strip bottle number.7 The nurse should teach the client about the use of glucose machine and ensuring proper collection of blood glucose sample as follows: - Calibrate the glucose meter periodically to ensure the machine is functioning properly. - Wash hands and dry hands well before blood glucose collection or cleanse the puncture site (finger tips) with alcohol swab. - Place the test strip into the glucose meter. - Place the hand in dependent position and warm the hand for easier collection. - Prick the side of your fingertip (uncallused) with the needle that comes with the meter.