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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING: NURSING CARE PLAN – NOTES 2023. A nursing admission assessment (or nursing health history).  PROBLEM-FOCUSED ASSESMENT  TIME PERFORMED – It is ongoing process.  Integrated with nursing care.  A period of confinement.  PURPOSE: It is to determine status of a patient.  It is identifying in an earlier assessment.  SAMPLE: An hourly assessment of client’s intake and output, or vital signs.  EMERGENCY ASSESMENT  TIME PERFORMED – It...

diagnostic reasoning a scientific process in which the practitioner suspects the cause of a patient's symptoms and signs based on previous knowledge Character-how does it look/feel/smell/sound Onset-when did it start Location Duration-how long does it last, recurrent Severity- scale 0-10 Pattern- what makes it worse/better Associated factors-other symptoms, interfere w/ ADLs What is symptom analysis using COLDSPA clinical reasoning situation, practice-based form of reason...

N522 Mid Term Exam with Correct Solutions 2024 diagnostic reasoning - Answer -a scientific process in which the practitioner suspects the cause of a patient's symptoms and signs based on previous knowledge Character-how does it look/feel/smell/sound Onset-when did it start Location Duration-how long does it last, recurrent Severity- scale 0-10 Pattern- what makes it worse/better Associated factors-other symptoms, interfere w/ ADLs - Answer -What is symptom analysis using COLDSPA clin...

PAIN Definition: unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage Types of Pain: Acute Pain ■ Short lived ■ Results from SUDDEN, accidental trauma, surgery, ischemia, acute inflammation ■ Serves as warning sign ■ Activation of sympathetic nervous system: fight/flight ■ Sensory perception of pain (begins to feel better) as injury heals Chronic Pain ■ Lasts or recurs for indefinite period (more than 3 months) ■ Gradual onset...

NURS 306 Health Assessment Final: 3 hours for exam – have VSIM and PrepU done by Wednesday Reproductive System - Female System: - Lymphatics of Female: o Vulva to lower vagina – drain into inguinal nodes o Internal genitalia – drains into pelvic/abdominal nodes (not palpable) - Reproductive History: o Menstrual ▪ Menarche: age at onset of menses ▪ Menopause: absence of menses for 12 consecutive months (48-55 years) ▪ Postmenopausal bleeding: occurring 6 months or m...

NURB 3060 Exam 5 - Ch 20, 26, 27 - TEST PREP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS. The nurse is assessing a client's breasts. When assessing the area of the breast most vulnerable to breast cancer, where should the nurse to assess? A) Upper inner quadrant B) Lower inner quadrant C) Upper outer quadrant D) Lower outer quadrant C) Upper outer quadrant During a prenatal class, a participant says that she was told that her breasts are not large enough to breastfeed. When responding to this clie...

Symptom: Dan is a 15 yo AAM who has been residing in a group home for the past 4 months. He was admitted to the in-patient psychiatric unit for physical aggression towards staff and breaking furniture. This occurred because the staff confronted Dan about being disrespectful after asking him to clean his room. He shows no remorse for his actions. Dan has had a troubled childhood and his aggression began in preschool. He was physically abused by his father who has untreated bipolar disorder a...

Test Bank For Health Assessment in Nursing 7 th Edition By Janet R. Webber & Kelly Jane H. Chapter 1-34 | Newest Version 2023-2024. A client has presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of abdominal pain. Which member of the care team would most likely be responsible for collecting the subjective data on the client during the initial comprehensive assessment? A) Gastroenterologist B) ED nurse C) Admissions clerk D) Diagnostic technician 3. The nurse has completed an ini...

Test Bank For Health Assessment in Nursing 7 th Edition By Janet R. Webber & Kelly Jane H. | Chapter 1-34 | Complete Guide | Newest Version 2023-2024. A nurse on a postsurgical unit is admitting a client following the client's cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal). What is the overall purpose of assessment for this client? A) Collecting accurate data B) Assisting the primary care provider C) Validating previous data D) Making clinical judgments 2. A client has presented to the emergency...

NURS 306 Health Assessment Final: 3 hours for exam – have VSIM and PrepU done by Wednesday Reproductive System - Female System: - Lymphatics of Female: o Vulva to lower vagina – drain into inguinal nodes o Internal genitalia – drains into pelvic/abdominal nodes (not palpable) - Reproductive History: o Menstrual ▪ Menarche: age at onset of menses ▪ Menopause: absence of menses for 12 consecutive months (48-55 years) ▪ Postmenopausal bleeding: occurring 6 months or m...