NUR 2204 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Aorta, Appendicitis, Nasal Concha
12 Dec 2016
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Unit 1: health history: interview before exam. Prepare for this by being systematic your approach will take time to develop: purpose. Should facilitate privacy, comfort, quiet, and safety (be sure they are sitting where they won"t fall) *chief complaint quotable stuff so write it in quotes. Fam history *genogram (pedigree) try to do them for at least 3 generations (1) note the age of relatives, any chronic illnesses, a/w, note deceased relatives as well saying what they died from. *psychosocial history describe use of drugs, tobacco, generally what you eat and how you exercise, occupation and recent travels, cultural traditions info, religious info. This is the special lens that the nurse has to look through. Ros other systems, which do not involve the chief complaint (1) complete review of: physical, functional, sociological, and psychological info: a pe would include: Can they recall past events? (2) posture/gait (how they walk)/dress, hygiene and grooming (a) gait/posture.
