Additional Patient Care

Question 1

Pain Scoring - What to Assess

Answer 1

• HR
• RR and effort
• Temp
• BP
• Vocalisation
• Inability to rest/unsettled
• Unwillingness to move/be touched
• Agitation
• Aggression
• Abnormal posture
• Depression
• Trembling
• Inappetence

Question 2

Offering Food and Water

Answer 2

• Ensure no allergies
• Ensure they can be fed
• Ensure they can have water
• If can have water, ensure it’s not empty for certain diseases (diabetic, heart failure)

Question 3

Individual Patient Nursing Requirements

Answer 3

• Deaf/blind
• Chemo
• Multi drug resistant
• Cannot be walked outside (not UTD vax)

Question 4

Medications

Answer 4

• What meds
• When meds were given
• What dose it was given
• Check with vet if unsure
• Record everything!

Question 5

Behavioural Traits

Answer 5

• Note anything of significance

Question 6

Pre-existing Disease

Answer 6

• Note pre existing conditions (what is normal for patient)

Question 7

Toileting

Answer 7

• Ability to defecate/urinate? (specific command, preferred litter)
• Record output

Question 8

Monitoring Weight

Answer 8

• If gaining in hospital is it overfeeding or fluid overload?
• Common to lose weight
• Recently rehydrated?
• Check other signs if concerned with changes

Question 9

Hospital Charting

Answer 9

• Accurate charts is essential for recognising trends and changes
• Reading over notes can pick up any inconsistencies or changes
• Always notify vet if any concerns