IDENTIFYING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND THEIR PURPOSE
When a patient is admitted to the hospital, a history is taken and an assessment / documentation is done by the nurse. The doctor will also examine the patient and order lab values and diagnostic tests. This will help to establish a definitive diagnosis. THE NURSING PROCESS What is ADPIE? A-assessment D - diagnosis P - planning I - implementation E - evaluation Whether you are the nurse who works in the PACU, surgical floor , ER, or critical care , it is important to remember that your quality of nursing care will impact patient outcomes. Learn more about the topics listed above : Sessions 36 and Dysphagia Scenario: Tim works in a dockyard. He was struck on the head with a heavy load. He was later taken to the Emergency Room for an evaluation. What is an MRI? An MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a radiological technique used to identify internal body structures. It will also identify internal body structures such as ...