PQRST:
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-P: Precipitating or palliative.
-Q: Quality or quantity.
-R: Region or radiation.
-S: Severity scale.
-T: Timing.
,S/S of death:
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-Absence of heartbeat and respirations.
-Involuntary release of stool and or urine.
-Lack of any response to verbal or tactile stimuli.
-Drop in body temperature as the body begins to cool.
Eastern medicine:
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-Because herbs are grown in many regions with different soil, water, and
atmospheric conditions, it is hard to standardize herbal supplements.
-The nurse must be vigilant in obtaining an accurate patient medication
history that includes the use of herbs, extracts, teas, tinctures, and dietary
supplements.
-Because many herbs have the same properties as prescription
medications, the patient taking an herb and prescription medication for the
same effect could experience a toxic reaction. To determine specific side
effects and possible drug interactions, each preparation needs to be
researched individually.
Pre-medicate (pain):
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-Before procedures or activity.
, COLDSPA:
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-Character: Describe the sign or symptom (burning, stabbing).
-Onset: When did it begin?
-Location: Where is it? Does it radiate?
-Duration: How long does it last? Does it recur?
-Severity: How bad is it?
-Pattern: What makes it better? What makes it worse?
-Associated Factors: What other symptoms occur with it?
Review what chemicals are responsible for what assessment findings you see!
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What to remember with pain:
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-P: Precipitating or palliative.
-Q: Quality or quantity.
-R: Region or radiation.
-S: Severity scale.
-T: Timing.
,S/S of death:
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-Absence of heartbeat and respirations.
-Involuntary release of stool and or urine.
-Lack of any response to verbal or tactile stimuli.
-Drop in body temperature as the body begins to cool.
Eastern medicine:
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-Because herbs are grown in many regions with different soil, water, and
atmospheric conditions, it is hard to standardize herbal supplements.
-The nurse must be vigilant in obtaining an accurate patient medication
history that includes the use of herbs, extracts, teas, tinctures, and dietary
supplements.
-Because many herbs have the same properties as prescription
medications, the patient taking an herb and prescription medication for the
same effect could experience a toxic reaction. To determine specific side
effects and possible drug interactions, each preparation needs to be
researched individually.
Pre-medicate (pain):
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-Before procedures or activity.
, COLDSPA:
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-Character: Describe the sign or symptom (burning, stabbing).
-Onset: When did it begin?
-Location: Where is it? Does it radiate?
-Duration: How long does it last? Does it recur?
-Severity: How bad is it?
-Pattern: What makes it better? What makes it worse?
-Associated Factors: What other symptoms occur with it?
Review what chemicals are responsible for what assessment findings you see!
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What to remember with pain:
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