Review the video, Case Study: Petunia Park. You will use this case as the basis of this Assignment. In this video, a Walden faculty member is assessing a mock patient. The patient will be represented onscreen as an avatar.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from this patient.
Assignment: Select two diverse clinical settings; for example: ED versus ICU, PeriOp versus Med-Surg, Pediatrics versus Adults, or Sports Medicine vs. Nursing Home, etc. For…
In this Assignment you will assess, diagnose, and devise a treatment plan for a patient in Assignment assessing diagnosing and treating adults with mood disorders In this Assignment you…
Critically analyze the following criteria:
1. Are there any gaps in the policies/procedures or guidelines in meeting this standard? Identify the gaps and indicate what steps should be taken to address them.
2. If there are appropriate policies/procedures or guidelines in place on paper, are they being followed in practice.
3. What changes in practice could better meet the pre-publication standard and improve care for the potential forensic patient population? Provide any recommendations to accomplish this goal.
Background Information On [Date], at [Time] in [Location], a forensic nursing team responded to an incident involving [Victim’s Name]. The victim, a [Age]-year-old [Gender], was…
Example of Briefing Note in Forensic Nursing Introduction Forensic nursing is a specialized field that combines the principles of nursing with the legal system. It plays…
Nursing inquiry is crucial for several reasons, as it plays a pivotal role in advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. Here are some key reasons why nursing inquiry is important:
Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves a systematic approach to clinical decision-making that integrates the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. The five steps of evidence-based practice are often summarized as follows:
What is the order of assessment of the abdomen?
The order of assessment of the abdomen typically follows these steps:
Observation and Inspection: Visually examine the abdomen for any visible abnormalities, scars, masses, or distention. Note the symmetry of the abdomen and any visible pulsations.
Are there any risks associated with abdominal assessments? When performed correctly, abdominal assessments are generally safe. However, if the patient has a preexisting abdominal condition, care should be taken to avoid causing discomfort or exacerbating the issue.