Nursing+Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0_N8uUwwC4&feature=colike

Hello, some small talk. I am your nurse today. ID the patient and check orientation I look in both of your pupils And hear for your heart APE to MAN Are there murmurs or extra heart sounds?

Head to Toe, Always do your Assessment Don’t forget to through your vitals in. I always want to hear you say I documented my assessment today

I hear your lung fields 2 left and 3 right Yes, I know it is not too late To cough and deep breath today

Now I move on to your bowel sounds Listen to the four quadrants, then feel Now tell me something, When was your last BM? How has urination been?

Head to Toe, Always do your Assessment Don’t forget to through your vitals in. I always want to hear you say I documented my assessment today

Moving on, check for DVTs Heel sores, pedal pulses Edema, leg push, hand grips, skin turgor Note range of motion

And don’t forget to look at their IV Or oxygen therapy Did you look at their skin?

Always ensure safety Bed down, call light in reach.

Head to Toe, Always do your Assessment Don’t forget to through your vitals in. I always want to hear you say I documented my assessment today