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KDA-NOTES
headings | notes |
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admitting the patient | being pleasant and courteous from the time the patient enters the institution door until he is settled will make the patients admission process easier. introduce yourself, learn the patients name and use it often. do not call an adult patient by the first |
admitting the patient 2 | name unless given permission to do so. smile and be friendly. do not appear to be rushed or busy with other things.when admitting a patient to your institution, keep in mind the purpose for the patients admission. |
patient plan of care | it is written by the registered nurse. it serves as a course of action to assist the patient to achieve optimum wellness. it is a way for the nursing team to communicate. they provide a structure for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating |
patient plan of care 2 | individualized care. one reason for the written care plan is to ensure that continuous and consistant care is provided for each patient. |
the plan of care provides the following | specific instructions regarding care to be given. information needed prior to giving care. guidelines for continuity of care. information essential for organizing and planning work or special duties. |
weighing and measuring | weights and heights are recorded to provide an important database. accuracy is important because some medictions are ordered based on weight. |
discharging the patient | written permission from a doctor is required for the patient to be discharged. in many institutions, the patient must be taken to the business office, cashier, or discharge desk before the patient leaves the facility. |