U

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U Unilateral Neglect Definition: Impairment in sensory and motor response, mental representation, and spatial attention of the body, and the corresponding environment, characterized by inattention to one side and overattention…

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T

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T Thermal Injury, Risk for Definition: At risk for damage to skin and mucous membranes due to extreme temperatures Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Area Restriction Circulatory Precautions Dementia…

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S

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S Self-Care Deficit: Bathing Definition: Impaired ability to perform or complete bathing activities for self Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Bathing Contact Lens Care Dementia Management: Bathing Ear Care…

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R

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R Rape-Trauma Syndrome Definition: Sustained maladaptive response to a forced, violent sexual penetration against the victim’s will and consent Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Abuse Protection Support Abuse Protection…

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P

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P Pain, Acute Definition: Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage (International Association for the Study of Pain);…

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O

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O Oral Mucous Membrane, Impaired Definition: Disruptions of the lips and/or soft tissue of the oral cavity Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Fluid Management Nutrition Management Oral Health Maintenance…

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N

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N Nausea Definition: A subjective phenomenon of an unpleasant feeling in the back of the throat and stomach that may or may not result in vomiting Suggested nursing interventions for…

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M

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M Maternal-Fetal Dyad, Risk for Disturbed Definition: At risk for disruption of the symbiotic maternal-fetal dyad as a result of comorbid or pregnancy-related conditions Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution:…

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L

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L Latex Allergy Response Definition: A hypersensitive reaction to natural latex rubber products Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Airway Management Allergy Management Emergency Care Environmental Management Environmental Risk Protection…

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K

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K Knowledge Deficient Definition: Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic Suggested nursing interventions for problem resolution: Anticipatory Guidance Childbirth Preparation Family Planning: Contraception Health Education…

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