DaVita - Data Collection & Assessment

Difference b/w data collection and assessment Data collection: observation and numerical values; done by PCT Assessment: requires nursing judgement; done by RN Role of PCT prior to Tx initiation Data collection/Vitals Inform RN if abnormal findings requiring pre-Tx assessment Role of RN prior to Tx initiation Assess abnormal findings, determine interventions If putting pt on Tx, assess beforehand (in PA, nurse has one hour to assess if PCT puts pt on Tx) When is pre-treatment assessment by the RN required? - AKI patient - Abnormal findings - RN puts patient on Tx - If required by state law Too small of a BP cuff will cause too _______ of a BP reading High Too large of a BP cuff will cause too __________ of a BP reading Low When is post-Tx assessment by the RN required? -Unusual/unexpected findings -Required by state law (in PA, only if something unexpected occurs)