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Focused assessments in response to client needs
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Health assessment on every person under his/her care
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Various techniques and tools, such as history taking, physical view
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Inspection is the observation with the naked eyes to determine the structure and functions of the body. Observe the client while facing him or her in the bed or chair. Observe the client's skin color and texture; check for lesions and hair distribution. Look at overall body structure. If the client can be out of bed, observe gait and stance. Note all parts of the body as the examination proceeds. Inspection also evaluates verbal and behavioral responses and mental status. The following principles should be kept in mind for making accurate inspections: Good lighting and exposure are essential. Inspect each area for size, shape, color, symmetry and proportion and find out any deviations from normal. Use additional lights for examining body cavities, e.g. oral. The nurse should regularly perform focused assessments in response to.
client needs
Good lighting and exposure are essential. Inspect each area for size, shape, color, symmetry and proposition and find out any deviations from normal. Use additional lights for examining body cavities, e.g. oral. The nurse should regularly perform focused assessments in response to
making accurate inspections
Observe the client while facing him or her in the bed or chair. Observe the client's skin color and texture; check for lesions and hair distribution. Look at overall body structure. If the client can be out of bed, observe gait and stance. Note all parts of the body as the examination proceeds. Inspection also evaluates verbal and behavioral responses and mental status. The following principles should be kept in mind for
making accurate inspections
Inspect each area for size, shape, color, symmetry and proposition and find out any deviations from normal. Use additional lights for examining body cavities, e.g. oral. The nurse should regularly perform focused assessments in response to
making accurate inspections
Inspection also evaluates verbal and behavioral responses and mental status. The following principles should be kept in mind for making accurate inspections: Good lighting and exposure are essential. Inspect each area for size, shape, color, symmetry and proposition and find out any deviations from normal. Use additional lights for examining body cavities, e.g. oral. The nurse should regularly perform focused assessments in response to
client needs
Test your knowledge of nursing responsibilities in health assessment with this quiz. Explore topics such as obtaining client consent, performing focused assessments, and demonstrating a caring attitude towards clients.
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