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Types of Assessment

1. The document outlines 4 types of nursing assessments according to Weber: initial comprehensive, ongoing or partial, focused or problem-oriented, and emergency. 2. An initial comprehensive assessment is performed on admission and involves collecting subjective and objective data on the client's entire health status. 3. A focused or problem-oriented assessment specifically examines the body system related to the client's current concern or complaint. 4. An emergency assessment provides a very rapid evaluation and treatment during life-threatening situations.

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Types of Assessment

1. The document outlines 4 types of nursing assessments according to Weber: initial comprehensive, ongoing or partial, focused or problem-oriented, and emergency. 2. An initial comprehensive assessment is performed on admission and involves collecting subjective and objective data on the client's entire health status. 3. A focused or problem-oriented assessment specifically examines the body system related to the client's current concern or complaint. 4. An emergency assessment provides a very rapid evaluation and treatment during life-threatening situations.

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TYPES OF

ASSESSMENT
ACCORDING TO WEBER

1. Initial Comprehensive
2. Ongoing or Partial
3. Focused or Problem-oriented
4. Emergency
Initial Comprehensive

- assessment performed within a specified time on


admission.
- involves collection of subjective data about the –
client’s perception of his/her health of all body
parts or systems
- Collection of Objective data
FOCUSED OR
PROBLEM-ORIENTED
Isabela P. Gomez
FOCUSED OR
PROBLEM-ORIENTED

• Specific body system/s related to current concern

• Thorough assessment of a particular problem

• Does not cover areas not related to the complaint

• GOAL: diagnose and treat patient to stabilize his/her condition

• Does not replace comprehensive assessment

• Done after database is established (OPOC, OPNC)


EMERGENCY
- Very rapid assessment during life-threatening situations
(choking, cardiac arrest, etc.)
- •Immediate assessment to provide prompt treatments
(ABCs)
- •Knowledge about signs and symptoms that indicate the
need for this kind of intervention
STEPS
STEPS OF
OF
HEALTH
HEALTH
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
STEPS IN NURSING ASSESSMENT

1.Collection of Subjective Data


2.Collection of Objective Data
3.Validation of Data
4.Documentation of Data
CLIENT PREPARATION

Self-awareness (reflect own feelings) regarding


first encounter with the client
Case: A 22 year old with drug addiction, but you do
not drink, smoke, take illegal drugs, or drink caffeine

-Be OPEN and OBJECTIVE to avoid biases and


projecting judgements towards the client.
CLIENT PREPARATION

Self-awareness (reflects on own feelings)


regarding first encounter with the client.

- Other cases: STDs, amputation, paralysis,


HIV/AIDS, abortion, sexual preferences, PWDs who
are cognitive challenged.
EQUIPMENT
INSTRUMENTATION: Examples:
All equipment needed should be: 1. Stethoscope
2. Thermometer
1. Clean and perform hand hygiene 3. Sphygmomanometer
before equipment preparation. 4. Flashlight
2. Good working order/ check its 5. GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale)
functioning. 6. Stretcher or bed
3. Readily Accessible and easy to use 7. Alcohol swabs, sanitizer, or soapy water to
4. Equipment frequently set upon trays clean equipment after use, such as with
and are ready for use. stethoscopes
8. Calculation devices for BMI
stethoscope thermometer Sphygmomanometer

Penlight

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