Cleanliness
6 Cleanliness Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Cleanliness of rooms and walls. It cannot be necessary to tell a nurse that she should be clean, or that she should…
Chattering Hopes and Advices
7 Chattering Hopes and Advices Notes on Nursing — Florence Nightingale Chattering hopes the bane of the sick. “Chattering Hopes” may seem an odd heading. But I really believe there…
The Background to Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing
1 The Background to Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing The original Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale was published in 1859, when she was nearly 40 and already a legend…
Nursing Care During Labor
Chapter 7 Nursing Care During Labor Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Describe three variations in cultural practices. 3. Compare alternative birth settings. 4. Outline three nursing assessments and interventions during each stage…
Physiologic Adaptation of the Newborn and Nursing Assessment
Chapter 9 Physiologic Adaptation of the Newborn and Nursing Assessment Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Describe four important neonatal adaptations to extrauterine life. 3. Explain how fluid in the lungs is…
16. The Newborn at Risk: Acquired and Congenital Conditions
chapter 16 The Newborn at Risk Acquired and Congenital Conditions Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Discuss the prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. 3. Recognize three genetic inborn errors of metabolism. 4. Compare…
5. Health Care and Fetal Assessment During Pregnancy
chapter 5 Health Care and Fetal Assessment During Pregnancy Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Discuss the concept of preconception care. 3. Explain the significance of prenatal care. 4. Outline the care given…
10. Nursing Care of the Newborn
chapter 10 Nursing Care of the Newborn Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Discuss the nursing responsibilities concerning the care of the newborn infant. 3. Describe a neutral thermal environment. 4. Demonstrate three…
12. Postpartum Assessment and Nursing Care
chapter 12 Postpartum Assessment and Nursing Care Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Describe the postpartum period. 3. Explain the involution of the uterus, and describe changes in the fundal position. 4. Explain…
Complications of Labor and Birth
Chapter 14 Complications of Labor and Birth Objectives 1. Define key terms listed. 2. Discuss four factors associated with preterm labor. 3. Describe two major nursing assessments of a woman in preterm labor….
