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Published on Nov 23, 2015
Key highlights of a basic nursing assessment.
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Assessment
Trying to just hit the key points... YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS!!!
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2.
Check documentation
Look for consent forms, orders, & allergies.
3.
wash hands
as you introduce yourself
4.
ID patient
5.
Check for hoses and tubes
note placement, flow rates, & levels
6.
Start at the top
(Eyes, ears, nose, and throat)
7.
Heart auscultation
(HINT: "Ape-to-man")
8.
Lung auscultation
(HINT: 5 in front, 9 in rear)
9.
Abdominal auscultation
Four Quadrants (:30s each)
10.
Palpation
(Get it? ...Pat Moore)
11.
Upper extremeties
cap refill, skin integrity, abnormalities, etc
12.
Check pulses
(strength & symmetry)
13.
Lower extremeties
(pedal pulses, edema, abnormalities, etc)
14.
Check perineum
15.
Dry, clean, & intact?
(Let's hope.)
16.
Wash your hands!
Almost done!
17.
Record your findings
(if it's not documented, it didn't happen)
18.
GREAT WORK!
Now go study something else.
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