Fundamentals of Nursing

The fundamentals of nursing for the LPN includes the role of the LPN in health and wellness, an overview of the healthcare delivery system taking and recording vital signs, the nurses role in caring for immobile patient including how to safety mobilize and transfer patients, care of the skin, wound care and prevention of the complications of bedrest An adapted version of the nursing process, is introduced. Other topic subjects include: -Oxygenation, fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance, electrolyte replacement, nutrition therapy, urinary and bowel elimination, pre- operative, perioperative and post-operative patient care. How to support the patient through adaptation, for the experience of loss, death and grief. Discussion about the older adult includes sensory functioning, sensory alterations, client safety, and emergency preparedness, rest and sleep, and providing comfort measure to manage pain. Finally, you will explore federal and state statutory issues and legal and ethical nursing care.

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