NU333: Collecting Measurement Data
Collecting Measurement Data
Penny Isham
NU333
Gina Zuniga
10-26-2014
When doing your assessment of a patient, regardless if it is an admission, surgical, emergency visit or just routine visit, you need a method, pattern to ensure completion. I am going to focus on the admission assessment. When a patient comes to the hospital, the initial assessment will plan the care. “The physical examination requires you to develop technical skills and a knowledge base.” (Jarvis, 2012) When doing your assessment the first to do is to make sure there is no imminent danger, if so address that first. Then do a systemic assessment. I start and do head to toe. It is important to do a complete past medical history and know any chronic conditions,
Penny Isham
NU333
Gina Zuniga
10-26-2014
When doing your assessment of a patient, regardless if it is an admission, surgical, emergency visit or just routine visit, you need a method, pattern to ensure completion. I am going to focus on the admission assessment. When a patient comes to the hospital, the initial assessment will plan the care. “The physical examination requires you to develop technical skills and a knowledge base.” (Jarvis, 2012) When doing your assessment the first to do is to make sure there is no imminent danger, if so address that first. Then do a systemic assessment. I start and do head to toe. It is important to do a complete past medical history and know any chronic conditions,