Tag: Assessment
Specific health assessment refers to an assessment of a specific problem and it may be the initial assessment or an ongoing assessment. A specific assessment is problem oriented, it focuses on a specific problem and not a general health.
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Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Assessment
Nursing Essays
I am presenting here my overall health assessment by using the Gordon’s functional health patterns. Then, my stress is presented as focused assessment. This part of assessment assist me in knowing the level of stress while the internet source helps me in gaining more knowledge about causes, effects of stress in normal health status....
Last modified: 20th Oct 2021
Emergency Triage and Rapid Assessment Lecture
Nursing Lectures
This chapter begins by defining the concept and purpose of triage in emergency care settings. It then considers the system of triage...
Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Assessment and Observation of the Neurologic System Lecture
Nursing Lectures
The neurologic system is fundamental in controlling the body's functions, and in enabling responses (both automatic and voluntary......
Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Assessment and Observation of the Gastrointestinal, Urinary and Reproductive Systems
Nursing Lectures
The gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems are the key systems located in the abdominal region. It is important......
Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Assessment and Observation of the Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
Nursing Lectures
The musculoskeletal and integumentary systems are the last two systems a nurse considers during their observation and assessment...
Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Targeted Observation and Assessment Lecture
Nursing Lectures
So far in this module, you have studied the processes involved in observing and assessing each of the major body systems....
Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Nursing Case Studies
The case of a 24 year old kick-boxer with history of a non-contact knee injury with minor complaints is studied to show the difference in clinical findings and imaging....
Last modified: 29th Sep 2021
Reflective Assessment of Holistic Wellbeing
Reflective Essays
Health, like beauty, lies in the eyes of the beholder and a single definition cannot capture its complexity. To this end, this essay aims to explore what health means to me...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Calgary Family Assessment Model | Case Study
Nursing Case Studies
This paper will discuss the components of the Calgary Family Assessment Model and bringing into context ...
Last modified: 14th Dec 2020
Reflective Assessment of Patient Care
Reflective Essays
Introduction Reflection within Healthcare, has been outlined as the active process of reviewing, analysing, and evaluating experiences and then interpreting or assessing them (Atkins and Murphy,1994)...
Last modified: 14th Dec 2020
Defining Assessment And The Importance Of Assessment Nursing Essay
Nursing Essays
” Assessment is the first stage of the nursing process, in which data about the patients health status is collected and from which a nursing care plan can be devised”...
Last modified: 10th Dec 2020
A Critical Analysis of Patient-centred Assessment Including a Reflective Analysis Simulated Problem Focused Assessment
Nursing Assignments
Richard and Whyte (2011), report that patient-centred practice is acknowledged to be a fundamental component of individual sessions between patients and healthcare professionals....
Last modified: 4th Dec 2020
Assessment and Care Management for Dementia Patients
Nursing Essays
When assessing for dementia, it is important to determine the persons baseline cognitive status. Nurses, family members, and caregiver play an important role when it comes to this task....
Last modified: 17th Nov 2020
Biopsychosocial and Risk Assessment of Addiction Patient: Development of Treatment Plan
Nursing Essays
Addiction in itself can be complex and there are a lot of different types of addictive disorders, such as alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder and many more...
Last modified: 4th Nov 2020
Education and Assessment of Proper Electrocardiagram Lead Placement
Nursing Essays
Electrocardiography (ECG) is a diagnostic test that has been used for over a century. ECGs are one of the most common diagnostic tools to assess for signs of cardiac disease....
Last modified: 4th Nov 2020
A Pediatric Assessment of Kawasaki Disease
Nursing Case Studies
Kawasaki Disease is a rare condition that affects children typically from an infant to 5 years of age....
Last modified: 4th Nov 2020
Analyse Contribution Of Engagement In Biopsychosocial Assessment Client Nursing Essay
Nursing Essays
In this essay the process of building a therapeutic relationship and assessing clients’ own circumstances within the inpatient admission and the framework found in practice will be uses analysed...
Last modified: 2nd Nov 2020
Myocardial Infarction (MI): Nursing Assessment and Care
Nursing Essays
The purpose of this reflective essay is to critically analyse the clinical assessment and nursing care of a patient suffering from an Myocardial Infarction (MI). ...
Last modified: 2nd Nov 2020
Reflection on Client Interaction and Assessment
Reflective Essays
The purpose of the client interaction was to conduct an initial assessment on a newly admitted patient....
Last modified: 28th Oct 2020
Role Of Nurse In Family Health Assessments
Nursing Essays
The family can be defined simply as any group of people who live together. The role of the family is to help meet the basic human needs of society. (LeMone, Lillis, and Taylor 2001, p 27). ...
Last modified: 14th Oct 2020
Holistic Assessment of Patient with Asthma
Nursing Assignments
The holistic assessment is an assessment of a person as a whole. It is used in the nursing process and creates a foundation for the patients care. This is done using therapeutic communication and collecting subjective and objective information about the patient....
Last modified: 20th Aug 2020
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Report
Nursing Assignments
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Report Introduction I am the Health and Safety Officer (HSO) for The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) ROC (Resource Outreach Centre). This is a day facility for the p...
Last modified: 22nd Jun 2020
Compare and Contrast: LVNs and RNs
Nursing Essays
The nursing standards of practice and nursing scope of practice are rules and regulations for the given state, that promote competent nursing actions are being performed during clinical practice. Alth...
Last modified: 18th Jun 2020
Family Assessment and Interventions in Nursing
Nursing Essays
Family Assessment and Intervention of the Rogers’ The purpose of this paper is to expand on the interview conducted with a selected family while using the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) ...
Last modified: 18th Jun 2020
Community Needs Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease
Nursing Assignments
Environmental Assessment The target population for this community needs assessment is those who have cardiovascular disease and qualify for cardiac rehabilitation. In order for a patient to receive th...
Last modified: 15th Jun 2020
