Study notes 004

Acute Presenting Patient Objectives

Key learning goals including triage requirements, nursing interventions, and recognizing deteriorating patients.

Triage Requirements

Essential vital observations and assessments needed during acute patient evaluation.

Nursing Interventions

Actions taken by nurses for various acute presentations, including managing vital signs and providing treatment.

Deteriorating Patient Identification

The process of recognizing patients in decline using EWS charts and vital signs.

EWS Systems Overview

A method for identifying deteriorating patients through vital sign monitoring and escalation of care.

Recognizing Risk of Violence

Early signs of agitation and strategies for ensuring safety in potentially violent situations.

Mental Health Interventions

Brief interventions aimed at supporting individuals with mental health challenges.

Cycle of Change

Understanding the stages individuals go through in addiction counseling.

Abdominal Assessment

Key components of assessing abdominal health, including structures and common complaints.

Pre-operative Care

Focus on patient education, safety, and understanding of surgical processes.

Delirium Causes

Physiological and psychological factors contributing to delirium in patients.

Acute Intoxication

Effects of substances like opioids, alcohol, and methamphetamine on patients.

Pain Assessment Techniques

Various methods for evaluating pain levels in patients.

Balanced Analgesia

A pain management strategy combining different medications for optimal relief.

Chronic Complications of DM

Long-term health issues arising from diabetes, including microvascular and macrovascular complications.

Self-management in DM

Proactive steps individuals take to manage their diabetes effectively.

Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

Clinical indicators of low blood sugar levels and their treatment.

Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

Indicators of high blood sugar levels and management strategies.

DKA Signs and Symptoms

Key clinical features of Diabetic Ketoacidosis and its treatment.

HHS Pathophysiology

Understanding Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State and its management.

Early Deterioration Signs

Subtle indicators of patient decline that require careful observation and assessment.