16. Reassessment Flashcards
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Reassessment
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A procedure for detecting changes in a patient’s condition. It involves four steps:
1. Repeating the primary assessment
2. Repeating and recording vital signs
3. Repeating the physical exam
4. Checking interventions
2
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Trending
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Changes in a patients condition over time, such as slowing respirations or rising pulse rate, that may show improvement.
