Nursing Fundamentals

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Across
  1. 2. Assigning tasks to other qualified team members
  2. 3. Most important way to prevent the spread of infection
  3. 7. Includes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
  4. 8. A state of physical ease and freedom from pain
  5. 10. The final step of the nursing process that determines if goals were met
  6. 13. Priority to keep patient from harm.
  7. 14. Nursing actions taken to improve a patient’s condition
  8. 15. Fluids eliminated by the patient (urine, drains, etc.)
  9. 16. The first step in the nursing process; gathering patient information
  10. 17. Fluids or foods consumed by the patient
  11. 18. Communication tool: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
  12. 19. Placing a patient in a proper posture to prevent complications
  13. 20. Daily practices to keep a patient clean and prevent infection
Down
  1. 1. Ensuring the patient has enough fluids to maintain body function
  2. 4. The invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms
  3. 5. Physical suffering or discomfort
  4. 6. Free from all living microorganisms; essential for wound care
  5. 9. Intake of food and nutrients needed for healing and health
  6. 11. Describes communication or actions that promote healing and trust
  7. 12. Recording patient care and observations in the chartMedications