Concept Analysis Diagram - Thermoregulation



RNSG 1324Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing PracticeConcept - THERMOREGULATIONDefinition of Concept Thermoregulation is the body process that balances heat production and heat loss to maintain core body temperature within an optimal physiological range. Exemplars Environmental Exposure Hypothermia - Frost Bite, InfantHyperthermia - Heat Stroke, Elderly Fever- Pediatric Malignant HyperthermiaObjectivesExplain the concept of Thermoregulation (including definition, antecedents, and attributes).Analyze conditions which place a patient at risk for alterations in Thermoregulation.Identify when an imbalance in Thermoregulation (negative consequence) is developing or has developed.Discuss exemplars of common Thermoregulation disorders.Apply the nursing process (including collaborative interventions) for individuals across the life span experiencing alterations in Thermoregulation.AssignmentsReview the following from previous course(s)Role of hypothalamus in temperature regulation. Review the two types of body temperature (Core temperature & Surface (External) temperature)Environmental exposuresPrior to classFollow the “Read Me” File under the Thermoregulation Module on CanvasReview the Thermoregulation Concept Analysis Diagram with explanation Complete the assigned readings*Page numbers, assignments, and other lecture information will be posted on blackboard.Giddens (2017) Chapter 10Yoost (2015) Chapter 19Lewis (2014) Chapter 69 & 19McKinney (2013) Chapters 21, 22 & 37Concept content outline:Sub Concepts: Hypothermia/Hyperthermia very young and older adultsEnvironmental ExposuresFever Antecedents: Hypothalamus functions normally to control body temperatureChemical thermogenesis occurs Normal sweat gland function Normal skeletal muscle functionSufficient blood flowNonshivering thermogenesis accomplished by metabolism of brown fat in the newborn increasing metabolic activity in the brain, heart, and liver.Risk Factors: Age related changes Acute and chronic conditions Environmental, Recreational, Occupational exposuresMedicationsStressUnderlying health conditionsTrauma, Surgical procedures Assessment:Comprehensive historyPhysical and psychological clinical manifestationsDiagnostic Exams: Laboratory, Radiology, and Procedural examsPositive Outcomes: Adequate nutritional and fluid statusAdaption to the environmentAbsence of infectious organismsNegative Outcomes: Cardiovascular collapseNervous system damageDehydration and hyponatremiaPeripheral tissue ischemiaLoss of digits Clinical Management: Nursing interventionsCollaborative interventionsPharmacological therapyProcedural therapiesDiagnostic studiesN:ADN Syllabus/CBC Curriculum/Transition Summer 2017/RNSG 1324/Thermoregulation Revised 3/17 ................
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