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After the Head-to-toe Assessment (Nursing)
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00:01 Now, let's take a look about, we've talked a lot about the head-to-toe assessment and what is left. 00:06 Now, after you perform your head-to-toe assessment, make sure you help the client get comfortable. 00:12 Now, during this assessment, we've gotten a lot of details. 00:15 So, prioritize those findings and formulate a plan for the day. 00:20 Now, it's really important that with assessment, we're going to get a lot of valuable information. 00:26 So, consult the healthcare provider for any serious findings or something that they need to know. 00:31 And of course, during this assessment, make sure you allow the client to ask questions and participate in their care. 00:39 And, lastly, record findings. Documentation's important and also, communication to other shifts and other healthcare providers. 00:47 Now, three important points to know when we're referring to a head-to-toe assessment and how to perform that. 00:55 Now, performing assessment in a systematic and organized way is really important in gathering data and of course, don't forget to compare sides. 01:05 Now, a head-to-toe assessment gives us much detailed information about a client's condition and understanding of how to perform that assessment gives you key information on a change in the client's condition. Thank you for watching.
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The lecture After the Head-to-toe Assessment (Nursing) by Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN is from the course Nursing Assessment: Demonstration.
Included Quiz Questions
The nursing student is conducting a head-to-toe assessment. Which nursing student action causes the nurse instructor to intervene? Select all that apply.
- The student nurse memorizes the assessment findings to document them at the end of the shift.
- The student nurse lets the client know they can ask questions once the student nurse finishes the assessment and the client receives their morning medication.
- The student nurse alerts the client’s health care provider of any acute abnormal findings as soon as they’ve finished the assessment.
- The student nurse formulates a plan for the day based on the assessment findings.
What is true about head-to-toe assessments? Select all that apply.
- They provide detailed information about a client’s condition.
- They involve comparing one side of the body with the other.
- They should be conducted at least once every hour.
- They are not a reliable way to assess changes in a client’s status.
Author of lecture After the Head-to-toe Assessment (Nursing)
Samantha Rhea, MSN, RN
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