INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
According to Stanhope, Health assessment is a systematic, deliberative and interactive process by which nurses use critical thinking to collect, validate, analyze and synthesize the collected information in order to make judgment about the health status and life processes of individuals, families and communities.
Concept 1: Advance Health Assessment
Introduction:
Advance health assessment is basically step a head from a basic assessment. In this we actually use different techniques and test to monitor the function of an individual organ. It is actually an evaluation of the health status of the individual by which we can identify the clients need and also helps in obtaining the correct information regarding their clinical condition.
Significance of Advance Health Assessment in Nursing:
Assessment is essential in all the professions but for Nurses it is the only key to help the patient in treatment. Nurses are involved directly and indirectly in the treatment. They are the base of every health care setting and are always recognize as the essential health care member in health care. …show more content…
Importance of Physical Examination
A physical examination helps your doctor determine the general status of your health. It is also gives you a chance to talk to him or her about ongoing pain or symptoms that you are experiencing, or any other health concerns you might have. Physical examination is recommended at least once a year, especially in people over the age of 50. According to the National Institutes of Health, these exams are used to:
1 check for possible diseases, so they can be treated early
2 identify any issues that may become medical concerns in the future
3 update any necessary immunizations
4 ensure that you are maintaining a healthy diet and exercise
According to Stanhope, Health assessment is a systematic, deliberative and interactive process by which nurses use critical thinking to collect, validate, analyze and synthesize the collected information in order to make judgment about the health status and life processes of individuals, families and communities.
Concept 1: Advance Health Assessment
Introduction:
Advance health assessment is basically step a head from a basic assessment. In this we actually use different techniques and test to monitor the function of an individual organ. It is actually an evaluation of the health status of the individual by which we can identify the clients need and also helps in obtaining the correct information regarding their clinical condition.
Significance of Advance Health Assessment in Nursing:
Assessment is essential in all the professions but for Nurses it is the only key to help the patient in treatment. Nurses are involved directly and indirectly in the treatment. They are the base of every health care setting and are always recognize as the essential health care member in health care. …show more content…
Importance of Physical Examination
A physical examination helps your doctor determine the general status of your health. It is also gives you a chance to talk to him or her about ongoing pain or symptoms that you are experiencing, or any other health concerns you might have. Physical examination is recommended at least once a year, especially in people over the age of 50. According to the National Institutes of Health, these exams are used to:
1 check for possible diseases, so they can be treated early
2 identify any issues that may become medical concerns in the future
3 update any necessary immunizations
4 ensure that you are maintaining a healthy diet and exercise