NUR 643E Health Assessment Check Off Project. Grand Canyon University

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NUR 643E Health Assessment Check Off Project. Grand Canyon University. Introduction Nursing health assessment is an incredibly valuable tool nurses have in their arsenal of skills. A thorough and sk... illed assessment allows the nurse, to obtain descriptions about the Running head: HEALTH ASSESSMENT CHECK OFF PROJECT 2 patient’s symptoms, how the symptoms developed, and a process to discover any associated physical findings that will aid in the development of differential diagnoses. Assessment uses both subjective and objective data. Subjective assessment factors are those that are reported by the patient. Objective assessment data includes that which is observable and measurable (Jarvis, 2012). A complete history will serve as a guide to help identify potential or underlying illnesses or disease states. Once assessment and planning have been completed, including analysis of the collected data, the next step is implementing the strategies and interventions that will comprise the health program. The purpose of obtaining a health history is to provide us with a description of the patient’s symptoms and how they developed (Bickley & Szilagyi, 2017). A comprehensive health history is pertinent in healthcare settings to provide high-quality patient centered care, prevent medical errors, ensure patient safety, and prevent mortality and morbidity with timely detection of diseases. Health interviews open a path to understand the patient’s needs, prioritize the patient care and medical management, and identify any medical emergencies. It gives a picture of the patient’s current health, behavior, and risk status. (Bickley and Szilagyi, 2017 [Show More]

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