University:
University of Alberta
Course:
NURS 221 | Introduction to Nursing Practice
Academic year:

2025
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28

Pages:

2
Author:

Alya A

Anatomy (Structure) Physiology (Function) Structure Function Priorities - ACTUAL (life threating manifestations) – exhaust this first before moving on to potential - POTENTIAL (risks) - HEALTH PROMOTION (enhancement of specific health behaviors) -discharge planning - WELLNESS (when pt. wishes to achieve a higher level of health) Pathophysiology Health History Physical Assessment Definition: Etiology: Pathway: Signs/Symptoms Complications Lab/Diagnostics Medical/Surgical Management Demographics (Biographical data) Chief complaint History of present illness Medical history, Allergies Surgical history Medications Previous lab works/ diagnostics Family hx. -illness Personal hx/ Lifestyle Social hx. – family relationships Ethnic/cultural affiliations Education background Economic status Psychosocial Data – coping mechanisms communication Patterns of Health – healthcare resources Functional assessment – health-perception/ health- management pattern, nutrition, Elimination, activity/ exercise, sleep/rest pattern, etc. VS: Nursing Interventions/ Rationale PRIORITIZE: in acute care… 1.Physiological Integrity: life threatening event 2.Safety and effective care environment 3.Health Promotion and Maintenance 4.Psychosocial Integrity Treatments Meds Labs/ Diagnostics CNS: CV: Resp: GI: GU: M/S: Evaluation Documentation Report Timeline