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 bones and blood vessels.

The MRI is noninvasive and has very strong magnetic fields.

Preparation for an MRI scan 

When an MRI scan is ordered by the doctor, special preparation is made.
Because of the strong magnetic fields, a questionnaire is filled out.
Knowledge regarding pacemaker insertion, IVC filter, aneurysm clips,
surgical wires and more is documented. Objects such as keys, credit cards, 
coins and glasses are removed.

An MRI scanner may be very noisy, like a blow horn. The doctor may 
order sedation for the patient who has claustrophobia. Patient education
is also done .

The result of the MRI scan will be read by the doctor.


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