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Creighton University
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NUR 357 | Professional Concepts II
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2022
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Physical Assessment Description of Skill To collect information on the health status of the patient Indications Obtaining information about the physical health of the patient, including establishing baseline status and detection of health abnormalities. Outcomes/Evaluation he patient will begin to develop a therapeutic relationship with the nurse, and feel comfortable voicing concerns. The nurse will collect adequate information to determine the current status of the patient's health and any detriments to health Potential Complications Cultural insensitivity - Uncooperative patien CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Introduce self to patient, perform necessary hygiene, provide privacy. - Explain process of physical assessment - Ask permission before performing any physical assessment, including if the patient has any concerns or religious/cultural requirements. - Describe each action before it is performed. Client Education Educate patient on assessment process including what it will entail and what will be done with the information, including health promotion and preventive care. Nursing Interventions Discuss patient's concerns and educate patient on assessment process. Alterations of assessment may be necessary if patient is unwilling to allow physical assessment

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