Chapter 9 Admission, Transfer & Discharge Flashcards
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List at least three aspects of psychosocial evaluation the nurse must gather and document.
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Alcohol, Tobacco, drug and caffeine use
History of mental illness
History of abuse or homelessness
Home situation/significant others
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Q
List at least three aspects of the health history a nurse must gather and document.
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Current illness Current medications (rx and over counter) Prior illness Surgeries Previous hospitalizations.
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What are the essential steps of the admission procedure?
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Explain roles of other care delivery staff
Begin discharge planning
Provide information of advance directives
Introduce the client to roommate.
