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competence

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possessing the knowledge and skills necessary to perform one's job appropriately and safely

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health restoration

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assisting patients from the early detection of a disease through the recovery process -following activities are performed: --providing care --performing assessments --providing patient teaching --assisting patients with wellness

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-health promotion -illness prevention -health restoration -caring for the dying

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four categories that encompasses nursing knowledge and skills

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Stage 4: Proficient

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stages of competence -has 3 to 5 years' experience -perceives situations as wholes rather than in terms of parts -uses maxims as guides for what to consider in a situation -has holistic understanding of the client, which improves decision making -focuses on long-term goals

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injuries

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-provide PT or OT -inform patient that it will take time to heal and to not rush the process in case it will prolong the injury -if they need someone to talk to, if it is having a detrimental effect on themselves, offer therapy

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caring for the dying

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assisting terminally ill patients to live as comfortably as possible until death, which may occur in any type of setting; nurse should also assist those close to the patient with coping -specific patient bill of rights for this

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physical exercise

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-improve muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness -improve bone and functional health -reduce risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, various types of cancer, and depression -reduce the risk of falls -fundamental to energy balance and weight control

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Stage 3: Competent

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stages of competence -has 2 or 3 years of experience -demonstrates organizational and planning abilities -differentiates important factors from less important aspects of care -coordinates multiple complex care demands

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Stage 5: Expert

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stages of competence -performance is fluid, flexible, and highly proficient; no longer requires rules, guidelines, or maxims to connect an understanding of the situation to appropriate action -demonstrates highly skilled intuitive and analytic ability to new situations -is inclined to take a certain action because "it felt right"

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secondary prevention

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focus of the nurse is to assist patients with reducing and/or managing modifiable risk factors of disease as well as using early detection methods to prevent known disease(s) from worsening

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Stage 2: Advanced Beginner

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stages of competence -demonstrates marginally acceptable performance -recognizes that meaningful aspects of a real situation. Has experienced enough real situation to make judgements about them

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tertiary prevention

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focus of nurse is to create care plans that minimize and/or prevent complications of known disease -may include focus on changing patient behaviors

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drug abuse

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-need to provide teaching to client -physical examination of vital signs and when to take action -psychological management of health issues, including coping strategy, enhancement, self-monitoring approaches

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illness prevention

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activities that assist patients in achieving health by preventing disease

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accidnts

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-depending on severity, provide PT to patient -offer a therapist to talk to if it was traumatizing and if it is affecting how they are living from day to day -inform them of what they can and cannot do as of that moment so they don't push their limit and risk prolonging any injuries

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insufficient physical activity

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-one of leading risk factors for death worldwide -key risk factor for noncommunicable diseases

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nutrition

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-intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs

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smoking

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-assess patient's lungs -offer alternatives for nicotine to slowly get them off -inform patients of benefits of stopping and the effects it has on the body

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primary prevention

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focus of the nurse is to offer information that encourages wellness

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good nutrition

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an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity

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alcohol abuse

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-identify how the patient copes with stressful situations -offer counseling services -inform patient of risks if they choose to continue; and offer places for detoxification

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Stage 1: Novice

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stages of competence -no experience (e.g. a nursing student) performance is limited, inflexible, and governed by context-free rules and regulations rather than experience

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health

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physical, mental, and social/emotional wellbeing

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wellness

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engaging in activities and behaviors that increase health

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health promotion

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process of enabling a person or people to increase control over their health

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poor nutrition

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can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity

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