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What is the role of nursing assessment in identifying client needs?

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–collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. (p.1)

–analyze the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (p.1)

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Definition and Purpose of Health Assessment

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Collect holistic subjective & objective data

Analyze and synthesize data to determine overall indiv. health state and then make –clinical judgments– and eval. pt. care outcomes (p.3 & 4)

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What is the first step in the nursing process?

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Assessment (most critical phase) (p.3)

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What are the end results/goals of health assessment?

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  • form nursing dx & care plan
  • identify collab. & medical problems
  • note pt. teaching needs
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What type of data does the nurse collect during a health assessment?

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Holistic approach:

- physiological (physician’s primary focus
- psychological
- sociocultural
- developmental
- spiritual
p. 4)

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What are the 4 TYPES of health assessment?

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1) Initial
2) Ongoing or Partial
3) Focused/Prob.-oriented
4) Emergency

  • each varies in amt. and type of data collected
    (p. 5)
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What factors affect which type of assessment the nurse chooses?

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a. Clinical situation
b. Client status
c. Time available
d. Purpose of data collection

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What are the characteristics of an INITIAL Comprehensive Assessment?

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  • -done upon admission
  • *performed by RN w/i 24h**
  • -incl health hx & phys. exam
  • -subj. & obj. data about functional health and body systems
  • -serves as baseline
    (p. 5)
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What are the characteristics of an ONGOING/PARTIAL Assessment?

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  • -after initial assess.; f/up
  • -mini-overview of body sys & holistic health patterns
  • -RE-assess “problems”
  • -RE-assess normal systems
  • -ex: Abbrev. Head-to-Toe
    (p. 5 & 6)
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What are the characteristics of a FOCUSED/PROBLEM-ORIENTED Assessment?

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  • -does not replace comprehensive assessment
  • -collect data about specif. prob. already identified
  • -narrow scope & short time frame
  • -prob. still exist? changed?
  • -any new prob.?
    (p. 6)
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What are the characteristics of an EMERGECY Assessment?

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  • -rapid assessment
  • -for life-threatening situat.
  • -immediate intervention
  • -(choke, cardiac arr., drown)
  • -det. status of pt. life-sustaining phys. functions
  • -resp., circ., or neuro. problems or emergency psychosocial situations
    (p. 6)
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What are the 4 STEPS of health assessment?

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  1. Collect subjective data
  2. Collect objective data
  3. Validate data
  4. Document data
    (5. Analyze data)

(p.6)

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How does a nurse PREPARE for the assessment?

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-Review record, if possible
(to guide interactions and educate self abt. dx, tests)

  • Consult w/ other members
  • Examine own feelings (be objective and open minded; avoid prejudgments)
  • Obtain & organize materials needed
    (p. 6 & 7)
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What are the components of collecting SUBJECTIVE data?

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–sensations or symptoms; feelings; perceptions; ideas; beliefs; preferences; personal information
–elicited and verified ONLY by client/pt.
–obtained by INTERVIEW
(hx of present health concern, personal health hx, family hx, health/lifestyle)
(p.7)

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Comparing Objective & Subjective Data:

Characteristics of SUBJECTIVE DATA

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Subjective Data:
–description–provided/verified by pt.

–source–
obtain from pt., record, or other healthcare providers

–methods–
interview

–skills needed–
interview & therapeutic communication; caring, empathy; listening

–examples:
“I have a headache”
“It frightens me”
“I am not hungry”

(Table 1-2, p.8)

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Comparing Objective & Subjective Data:

Characteristics of OBJECTIVE DATA

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Objective Data:
–description–directly/indirectly obs. through measurement

–source–
observation/phys. assess. findings; documentation of assess. in pt. record; obs. made by pt family/sig. other

–methods–
observation & phys. exam.

–skills needed–
“IPPA”&raquo_space; inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate

–examples:
respirations 16 per minute
BP180/100, apical pulse 80
X-ray film reveals fractured pelvis

(Table 1-2, p.8)

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What are the 4 Phases of the Health History Interview?

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  1. Pre-introductory Phase
  2. Introductory Phase
  3. Working Phase
  4. Summary&Closing Phase
    (p. 12)
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What are the characteristics of the PRE-INTRODUCTORY (Pre-interaction) PHASE of the Health History Interview?

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  • -Practice interviewing skills
  • -Review chart, if possible
  • -Reason for visit?
  • -Prepare environment
    (p. 12)
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What are the characteristics of the INTRODUCTORY PHASE of the Health History Interview?

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  • -introduce self & role
  • -explain purpose, types of ?s
  • -est. rapport, alleviate anxiety
  • -provide comfort, privacy, & confidentiality
  • -use active listening
  • -begin w/ open-ended ?s
  • -devel. verbal contract (goals)
    (p. 13)
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What are the characteristics of the WORKING PHASE of the Health History Interview?

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  • -obtain SUBJECTIVE data
  • -observe cues
  • -interpret & validate info
  • -collab. w/ pt. to identify prob. and develop goals
    (p. 13)
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What are the characteristics of the SUMMARY/CLOSING PHASE of the Health History Interview?

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  • -summarize info
  • -validate problems & goals
  • -identify & discuss plans to resolve problems
  • -allow pt. time to express feelings & ask ?s
    (p. 13)
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What are the components of collecting OBJECTIVE data?

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  • uses the 4 phys. exam techniques: “IPPA”
  • can reference pt. record for observations by other health care professionals
  • Directly observe:
  • -physical characteristics
  • -body functions (ex: <3 rate)
  • -appearance (ex: hygiene)
  • -behavior
  • -measurements (ex: BP, temp., ht. & wt.)
  • -results of laboratory tests
    (p. 8)
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What are the 4 PHYSICAL Examination techniques?

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“IPPA”

- -Inspection
- -Palpation
- -Percussion
- -Auscultation
p. 8

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What is the purpose of VALIDATING assessment data?

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–to ensure that assessment does not end before all relevant data are collected
and
–to prevent documentation of inaccurate data
(p.8)

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What is the purpose of DOCUMENTING assessment data?
- -to form the database for the nursing process - -to provide data for other members of health care team - -to ensure valid conclusions are made when the data are analyzed (p. 8 & 9)
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What are the 2 types of Communication Techniques and their purpose?
* Verbal* & *Nonverbal* communication techniques are used to --promote an effective and productive interview-- (p. 14)
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What are the types of NONVERBAL communication?
--appearance (professional) --demeanor (poise, prepared) --facial expressions (will show thoughts; be neutral) --attitude (nonjudgmental) --silence (nurse & pt reflect/organize thoughts) - -listen effectively (eye contact, open body pos. & mind) (p. 14)
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What are the types of VERBAL communication?
--open-ended ?s (elicit pt. feelings/perceptions in more than 1 word; "how/what?") --closed-ended ?s (get facts) --laundry list (list of words for pt. to choose from to describe symptoms, conditions, and feelings) --rephrasing (clarify/reflect on info provided by pt.) --well-placed phrases ("mhm, yes, I agree;" shows that you're listening) --inferring (can elicit more/verify data) - -providing information (answer ?s thoroughly as possible) (p. 15 & 16)
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What types of nonverbal communication should be AVOIDED?
--excessive or insufficient eye contact (also consider cultural variations p.16) --distraction and distance (mentally and physically) - -standing (p. 15)
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What types of verbal communication should be AVOIDED?
--biased or leading ?s (may get false answers) --rushing through interview (doesn't show interest in pt's health) - -reading the question (impersonal interview process) (p. 15)
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What are the 3 special considerations (variations) of interviewing?
- -cultural variations - -emotional variations - -lifespan variations (p. 16)
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What are some of the CULTURAL variations in communication?
- -language - -physical differences - -risk factors - -perceptions - -use/meaning of nonverbal communication - -open express./reluctance (p. 16 & 17)
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What are some of the EMOTIONAL variations in communication?
- -anger (be calm, allow vent) - -anxiety/fear (be simple) - -depression (be interested) - -ulterior motive (set limits) (p.17; see Box 2-3, p.18)
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What are some of the LIFESPAN variations in communication?
GERIATRIC - -*low voice, speak toward* - -brief instructions - -est. trust and privacy - -speak w/ caregiver separately (p. 16) PEDIATRIC --can interview parent >>build rapport, obs. hesitation & attitude/tone; anticipatory guidance, info. exchange --can interview child/adoles. >>use play (p. 742), speak @ eye level, listen/make child comfortable; praise/reward >>explain interview & assessment process, be honest, encourage ?s >>consider developmental level (p. 748) (p.746-748)
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When interviewing TODDLERS/PRE-SCHOOLERS:
- -info provided by parent - -include child - -obs. parent-child interact. - -allow child to be close to parent - -simple explanations/terms - -visual aides; acknow. toys * *attn. span: 5-10 mins** -validate discrepancies or missing info
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When interviewing SCHOOL-AGED & ADOLESCENTS:
- -allow control/choices - -respect views/feelings - -more detailed explanations - -speak to adoles. alone - -be open, honest, nonjudg. -validate discrepancies or missing info
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What types of Health History questions are asked in the assessment?
Health Perception - Health Management Nutritional – Metabolic Elimination Activity – Exercise Sexuality – Reproduction Sleep – Rest Cognitive – Perceptual Role – Relationship Self-Perception - Self-Concept Coping - Stress Tolerance Value –Belief (ref. Lab 1 Material) https: //rchc-moodle.com/pluginfile.php/29766/mod_folder/content/0/Health%20History%20Questions.docx?forcedownload=1
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What is covered in the Head to Toe Assessment?
(first: Wash Hands & Clean Stethoscope; Introduction) - -vitals - -orientation (A&O x4) - -pupil check (PERRLA) - -neck veins - -heart tones (apical) - -bilateral checks (radial pulses, hand strength, pedal pulses, cap. refill for fingers & toes) - -skin (turgor, color, temp) - -breath sounds (ant. & post.) - -bowel sounds (4 quads) - -assess for pain (COLDSPA) - -check for skin breakdown - -Homan's sign (assess DVT) (last: closure) (ref head to toe checklist) https://rchc-moodle.com/mod/resource/view.php?id=21041

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