Entries by Daphne Hanson

Right upper quadrant (of abdomen) pain

DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of right upper quadrant (of abdomen) pain.  She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family.  She has had nausea and on an instance of vomiting before the presentation. PMH:                                                              Vitals:  HTN                                                                Temp:              98.8oF […]

IOM Core Competencies

Summarize the IOM Core Competencies related to providing high-quality, safe patient-centered care. Apply the IOM Core competencies to critical thinking behaviors in the workplace (knowledge seeking, nursing competencies, and measurement of reflective activities related to practice).

ASSESSING THE FEMALE GENITALS AND INGUINAL AREA

ASSESSING THE FEMALE GENITALS AND INGUINAL AREA PROCEDURE 1. Provide for client privacy. Request the presence of another healthcare provider if desired, required by agency policy, or requested by the client.   2. Cover the pelvic area with a sheet or drape at all times when the client is not actually being examined. Position the client supine.   3. Inspect the distribution, amount, and characteristics of pubic hair.   4. Inspect the skin of the pubic area […]

ASSESSING THE NOSE AND SINUSES

hello. can you rationalize the procedure? thank you for ASSESSING THE NOSE AND SINUSES. Position the client comfortably, seated if possible.   2. inspect the external nose for any deviations in shape, size, or color and flaring or discharge from the nares.   3. Lightly palpate the external nose to determine any areas of tenderness, masses, and displacements of bone and cartilage.   4. Determine patency of both nasal cavities. Ask the client o close the mouth, exert pressure on one naris, and breathe through the opposite naris. Repeat the […]