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nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. it included the promotion of health, the prevention of illness and the care of ill, disable, and dying people
the WHO and ICN definition of nursing
the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; 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
ANA definition of nursing
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
definition of health WHO
is a state in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminished or impaired
illness
focuses on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease through activities such as occupational health programs
primary care
focuses on diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and are traditionally the most common service
secondary and tertiary
also called acute care
Settings of primary care
home
work
community settings
setting of secondary or tertiary care
hospitals
rural hospitals
intensive care units
psychiatric care
Serves patients recovering from an acute or chronic illness/disability
Helps individuals regain maximal function and enhance quality of life
restorative care
setting for restorative care
home care
rehabilitation
extended care
to restore patients to their fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic potential
restorative care: rehabilitation
provides intermediate medical, nursing, or custodial care for patients recovering from acute illness or disabilities
extended care facility
provides care for patients until they can return to their community or residential care location in
skilled nursing facility
offers a long-term care setting with a home environment and greater resident autonomy
assisted living
includes breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion
physiological
security of: body, employment, resources, morality, the family, health, property
safety
includes friendship, family, sexual intimacy
love/belonging
self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others
esteem
morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts
self-actualization
the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desire health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge
quality care
is the foundation of clinical decision making and included a lll significant actions taken by nurses in providing care to patients
nursing process
is the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients
code of ethics
involves the initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical orders
autonomy
means that you are responsible, professionally and legally for the type and quality of nursing care provided
accountability
you help patients maintain and regain halt, manage disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level function and independence through the healing process
caregiver
you protect the patients human and legal rights and provide assistance in asserting these rights if the need arise
advocate