Introduction Physical Examination
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Introduction Physical Examination. Health Assessment. Why do I need to know Physical Assessment?. “What is your reason for coming here today?”. Assessment. Collection of data about an individual’s health state. Subjective Data Client history Objective Data Inspection Percussion
Introduction Physical Examination
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Introduction PhysicalExamination Health Assessment
Assessment • Collection of data about an individual’s health state.
Subjective Data • Client history • Objective Data • Inspection • Percussion • Palpation • Auscultation
Data Base • All the information; obj., subjective, client’s record, lab, and test results • Study and cluster data • Diagnosis • Purpose of assessment is to make a diagnosis or judgement
Nursing Process • ADPIE • Assessment • Diagnosis • (outcome identification) • Planning • Implementation • Evaluation
Critical Thinking • Problem solving – the puzzle – the big picture • Processing information – use theory learned, experience, intuition, intellectual and manual skills
Priority Setting • First level problems • ABC’s • Vital Signs • Second Level • Mental Status changes (LOC) • Acute pain • Acute urinary elimination • Untreated medical problems • Abn. Bld. Values • Risks of infection, safety, security
Third Level Priority • Knowledge deficit • Activity, rest • Coping
4 Types of Data Base • Complete ( Total ) • Episodic or Problem Centered • Follow – up • Emergency
Consideration of: • Developmental States • Cultural Assessment • Beliefs, values, practices
The Interview • “Spend more time listening” • Open /Closed ended questions • Interpreter • Family/ professional
Communication Skills • Collecting information with understanding • Verbal/Nonverbal
Factors that impact on Communication • Internal • Personal attributes – acceptance of client (Nonjudgemental) • Respect • Empathy • Listening
Factors that impact on Communication • External Factors • Privacy • Interruptions • Comfortable environment – temp., noise, lunch, bloody mess
10 Traps of Inteviewing pg 57 • False Assurance • Unwanted Advice • Using Authority • Avoidance language – dead is dead • Engaging in distance “the Friend” • Professional jargon • Leading or biased questions; “you don’t…?”
Too much talking • Interrupting • Why?
Threat of Violence!!!! • CPI training