Assessing Mental Status Most of a mental status assessment can be done during an interview. Assess the patient’s appearance, behavior, mood, thought processes and cognitive function, coping mechanisms, and potential for self-destructive behavior. Record your findings. Most of us already do an assessment of mental status everyday, esp. in our jobs. But now we are going to take a little closer observation. Mental Status exam is a FOCUSed exam. Used for screening, assess state of consciousness (expected
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professionals to assess and empower individuals in the self-management of this illness. For the purposes of this case study, health assessment by nurses was defined by Fuller and Schaller-Ayers (2000) as a process of systematically collecting and analyzing data to make judgments about health and life processes of individuals, families, and communities. In addition, the assessment included the integration of theory, diagnosis, intervention, and outcomes into practice and the use of theory to make decisions
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responsibility to make accurate and appropriate clinical decisions in an acute setting working in partnership with health consumers across varies lifespan (Crisp, Taylor, Douglas, Rebeiro, 2013). The assignment aims to help develop the clinical skills of a nurse by demonstrating key aspects of client-centered nursing care in an acute setting during the placement. This assignment is based on a health consumer; that was encountered during clinical placement who is of non-Pacific identity as permission was sought
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Health History and Screening of Save this form on your computer as a Microsoft Word document. You can expand or shrink each area as you need to include the relevant data for your client. Student Name | Date: April 20, 2013 | Biographical Data | Patient/Client Initials: MT | Phone No: | Address: | Birth Date: 10/19/1994 | Age:18 | Sex Female | Birthplace: Richmond, VA | Marital Status: Single | Race/Ethnic Origin: African American
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has recently increased in frequency and intensity. An ER visit was necessitated by a recent incident of this behavior. Some of Johnny's more intense characteristics related to autism spectrum disorders include repetitive and ritualistic behavior patterns and an apparent need to collect and acquire a variety of specific tangible items such as Hot Wheels cars and Legos. Johnny is generally only “well behaved” when access to these items is free and frequent. Introduction In this behavior intervention
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------------------------------------------------- Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide * Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic
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Nicole Arango Required Uniform Assignment The Health History Project Health Assessment: NR302 February 7, 2016 1. Biographic Data Name Todd Matthew Riddick Phone 609-577-9068 Address 8264 SW 179th Terrace, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 Birthdate February 28th, 1972 Birthplace Trenton, NJ Age 43 Gender Male Marital Status Divorced Occupation Radiology Technologist Employer Baptist Hospital of Miami
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impairment in higher learning, and social support for the visually impaired. Macular degeneration often damages central vision and is prevalent in people age 60 and over with rare cases of people fewer than 50. Retinitis Pigmentosa is common among families; it’s not always related to hereditary factors. Retinopathy is a common problem for people with diabetes where retinal blood vessels break down and affect vision. People with visual impairments who are in higher learning are very common now days
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Nursing Health History 1. Biographic Data A. Patient/Client Initials * K.E. B. Phone Number * 281-835-4377 C. Address * Missouri City, Texas D. Birthdate * October 26,1935 E. Age * 74 y/o F. Sex * Female G. Birthplace * India H. Marital Status * Widowed I. Race/Ethnic Origin * Asian Indian J. Occupation * House Wife K. Employer * N/A L. Financial Status * Her income comes from Social Security. Currently
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Gordon’s Health Assessment Framework (Functional Health Patterns) CLIENT PROFILE: Client Initials: LT Date of Birth: 20 September 1975 Marital Status: Married Gender: Female Ethnicity: Chinese Occupation: Full time Registered Nurse working from Monday to Friday in an acute hospital Religion: Christianity Education: Bachelor of nursing Primary Language: English Usual Health Practitioner(s): 1 General Practitioner / Family doctor 2 Gynaecologist
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