When an adult or elderly patient presents with a change in
condition, nurses must know what questions to ask the patient and
what signs to look for. Then nurses must analyze that information
to figure out the appropriate actions to take to ensure that
patient gets the proper
treatment. This book introduces a step by step process that will
help nurses make these crucial nursing assessments and prevent
missing critical changes in their patients.
In this book, you will learn:
Ways to explain what nurses doWhy LPNs can't assessChanges in the
nursing processTips about writing practical nursing diagnoses and
care plans3 types of acute changes in condition nurses encounterHow
to avoid 10 common nursing assessment mistakesHow to present a
nursing assessment and recommendationsA 6-step process to effective
assessmentTo apply critical thinking skilsHow to assess 10 acute
symptoms in adults and the elderly9 strategies to improve physical
examination skillsIn addition, you will get:
Exercises to apply the knowledge in real life situationsTemplate
for presenting your nursing assessmentsClinical Decision Diamonds
to stick in your pocket as a quick reference
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