NURSING 1J02 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Night Sweats, Diplopia, Health Promotion
8 Mar 2018
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Purpose: to evaluate the past and current health state of each body system, to double- check in case any significant data were omitted in the current illness section, and to evaluate health promotion practices. If the section on current illness covered one body system, you do not need to repeat all the data in the section. The start of the review of systems: Note any fatigue, weakness or malaise, fever, chills, sweats or night sweats. Record any history of skin disease, pigment or colour change, change in mole, excessive bruising, rash or lesions. For nails, note change in shape, colour or brittleness. Ask what the patient is doing to stay healthy and for prevention. Depending on the patient"s age, geographical location, and social- personal circumstances, ask, for example, about the amount of sun exposure and use. Make a list of all the family members. Write your name at the top of the paper, and the date you drew it.
