1
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nursing knowledge
A
- knowledge
- skills
- attitudes
2
Q
nursing
A
protection, promotion, and optimization optimization of health andabilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
3
Q
specialized knowledge
A
- biological, physical, and social scineces
- pathophysiology
- understanding of nursing procedures and skills
- nurses use this knowledge to critically think and make sound judgements to:
- promote health
- prevent disease
- empower others
4
Q
content of nursing knowledge
A
- physiology and pathophysiology
- pharmacology
- nutrition
- nursing procedures
- mathematics
- information technology
- legal issues
- ethical issues
- effective communication
5
Q
physiology and pathophysiology
A
- make appropriate nursing judgements
- project client needs
- anticipate changes
6
Q
pharmacology-related nursing responsibilities
A
- administering drugs
- evaluating therapeutic responses to drugs
- promoting client adherence
- providing education
- intervene for adverse effects
7
Q
nutrition knowledge
A
- counsel
- provide nutritional education
- nutritional screenings
- nutritional assessment
8
Q
nursing procedures
A
- guided by evidence-based literature
- designated to provide safe, high-quality care
- frequently evaluated for best practices
9
Q
mathematic calculations
A
- drug administration
- nutrional needs
- intake and output
- incidence and prevalence rates
- morbidity and mortality rates
- percentage of weight loss
- body mass index
10
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information technology
A
- internet
- electronic medical records
- telehealth
- results:
- clients are better informed about health issues
- transmit client information electronically
- connect ruaral clients to providers and specialists
11
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legal issues
A
- protect the public
- provide safe, high-quality care
- maintaining currency of practice
- adhere to nursing practice acts
- understand legal requirements of:
- informed consent
- advance health care directives
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
12
Q
ethical issues
A
- may or may not be supported by legal requirements
- guidance from:
- professional organizations
- facility regulations
13
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effective communication
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- fosters trust and therapeutic relationships
- communication includes:
- verbal
- written word
- gestures
- attitude
MI Knowledge and Clinical Judgement
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