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What are
UNFAVORABLE INDICATORS? |
- Unstable Vitals out of normal range
- Infection - Severe Pain - Malnutrition - Altered Mental State - Wound Dehiscence - Other Complications |
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When can you use the term
STABLE? |
Only when describing the
VITAL SIGNS. |
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What constitutes a status of:
UNDETERMINED CONDITION? |
awaiting physician assessment
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What constitutes a status of:
GOOD CONDITION |
- Vital signs stable
- Conscious, comfortable - Indicators excellent |
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What constitutes a status of:
FAIR CONDITION |
- Vital signs stable
- Conscious, but may be uncomfortable - Indicators Favorable |
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What constitutes a status of:
SERIOUS CONDITION |
- Vital signs may be unstable
- Acutely Ill - Indicators Questionable |
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What constitutes a status of: CRITICAL CONDITION
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- Unstable Vitals not in normal limits
- May be unconscious - Indicators Unfavorable |
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What should be included in a HISTORY OF HOSPITALIZATION?
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- date of admit
- admitting floor - reason for admission |
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What should you tell in report?
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- Pt condition
- Hx of hospitalization - proceedures performed/received - Complications - Special Needs Risk - Restrictions - Chart review - Drs Orders - Pending tasks - MAR (including allergies) - IV - Vitals |
