Richard Flashcards
The GP Practice nurse decides to complete a full set of vital signs. At which time of the day would the nurse expect to obtain the lowest body temperature?
Early morning
The practice nurse asks you to take Richards blood pressure. When deciding where to place the cuff on Richards arm, which action is the most appropriate?
The cuff is placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area
Richard is lying down on the examination table when you monitor his blood pressure. What would you expect?
Blood pressure will be slightly lower than his normal reading
As there are several things happening in the clinic at the moment you need to consider clinical priority. Clinical priorities:
Are based on the assessment data collected.
Is learning from process to inform practice.
Involve preparing for and taking action.
An appropriate nursing diagnosis for Richard would be:
Potential risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency of urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick urine test
