Assignment HNN227 AT1 1. ASSESSMENT Describe, in order of priority, four (4) additional priority patient assessments, including a rationale, that you will need to undertake to gather more assessment data to safely plan your care for David. 1. What is the difference between a. and a. Cardiovascular assessment - Auscultating heart sounds for S1 and S2, rate, rhythm, strength, palpating pulse sites, temperature, cyanosis or pallor, sweating, capillary refill, oedema. Monitoring cardiac function is very important in this case as David is experiencing chest pain and pain radiating to the left arm and a cool temperature to his hands and feet, and he also has a history of hypertension. A further assessment of this system can help identify any other signs of symptoms relating to cardiac failure or …show more content…
It would be appropriate to ask how many he smokes in a day as well. A more thorough assessment would highlight any other symptoms relating to respiratory distress. 3. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Neurovascular assessment - To assess the skin and look for any skin liaisons, cuts, foreign bodies, temperature, capillary refill, sensation, and palpating pulses. David is a diabetic, resulting in slow wound healing and decreased blood flow to limbs, it's important to assess his skin for any cuts or wounds that may be experiencing prolonged healing or infection, temperature of limbs, palpating and assess pulse sites, capillary refill to fingers and toes if greater than the 3 seconds, and David's level of sensation in limbs. 4. What is the difference between a.. Neurological assessment - GCS, assess pupils (PERRLA), assess limb strength, speech, LOC, Orientation and cognition function, eyes opening. To get a baseline of David's GCS score, LOC and understand his level of orientation to time, place and person, focusing on the strength of upper body