NSG 2317 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Vital Signs 2, Iliac Crest, Nursing Diagnosis
22 Jan 2018
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Stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture, position, body build, contour. Facial expression, mood and affect, speech, dress, personal hygiene. Age, sex, level of consciousness, skin color, facial features. General survey: physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior. Measurement: weight, height, body mass index (bmi) calculation, waist-to-hip ratio. Waist-to-hip ratio: waist circumference - stand up straight and breathe out, using tape. Vital signs: reveal changes in patient"s condition, include, temperature, pulse, bp, respirations and oxygen saturation. Chapter 10 general survey, measurements and vital signs: sometimes pain is included, performed during routine physical assessment. Patient-centered care: be culturally sensitive when taking vital sign measurements. Vital signs require removing clothing or exposing areas considered inappropriate of offensive in certain cultures. Be sensitive to patient"s needs for privacy; provide such when performing apical pulse assessment, especial females and elders from asian, middle eastern, hispanic and african cultures.
