University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

485

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Admission Bed** Definition: It is a specially made bed for patients who are admitted into the ward. It is made in such a way that a patient on a trolley is admitted without delays. **Purpose** 1. To provide comfort for the patient. 2. To allow immediate observation of the patient. 3. To facilitate ease in nursing care. 4. To provide privacy and a decent environment. **Procedure** 1. Make the patient comfortable. 2. Assist the patient in changing into hospital gown. 3. Identify the patient clearly. 4. Introduce yourself to the patient. 5. Orient the patient to the surroundings. 6. Establish rapport and explain the procedure. 7. Take vital signs and record them in the patient's chart. 8. Give the patient comfort measures as needed. 9. Ensure the patient is safe and comfortable. 10. Document the procedure. **Orientation of the Patient** * **Note** the client's name, age, gender, and diagnosis. * **Note** the client's chief complaint. * **Note** the client's address, phone number, and other contact information. * **Note** the patient's vital signs and allergies. * **Note** the patient's medication and diet. * **Note** the patient's psychosocial data. **O.P.D (Out Patient Department)** **1. Receiving the Client:** * **Note** the client's condition and age. * **Note** the client's chief complaint. * **Note** the client's social and personal data. **2. Assessment of the Client:** * **In** the assessment, attention to the time taken to initiate the conversation is important. * **Note** the client's verbal and nonverbal cues as indicators of the client's perception of the situation. **3. Collection of Social and Personal Data:** * **Essential:** Identification of the client. * **Social data:** Occupation, religion, education, income, family size, and family structure. * **Personal data:** Habits, lifestyle, and personal relationships. * **Mental state:** Thinking, perception, and emotional state.