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Recording and Reporting, Vitals, Physical Assessment

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Uses of Medical Records   Share info among health care workers; investigate quality of care  
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Shift Change Report   Discussion between nursing staff at the end of one shift and beginning of another  
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Legally defensible charting   Never scribble over entries or use correction fluid; leave no empty spaces or lines between entries and signature; sign each entry with name and title  
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Narrative charting   style generally used in source-oriented records; involves writing information about the client and care in chronological order  
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SOAP charting   more likely used in problem-oriented record; 4 essential components: S-subjective data O- objective data A- analysis of data P- plan for care  
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Focus charting   modifies SOAP; used focus rather that problem; data, action, response  
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PIE charting   problem, intervention, evaluation  
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Charting by exception   chart only abnormal assessment findings or care that deviated from standard  
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Computerized Charting   documented client information electronically  
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Kardex   quick reference for current information about the client and care  
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Nursing care plan   written list of client's problems, goals, and nursing orders for client care.  
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subnormal body temperature   hypothermia; less than 95 degrees F  
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treatment of subnormal temp   raise room temp; remove wet clothing; apply layers of dry clothing; warm blankets; position patient so arms are next to chest and legs are tucked towards abdomen; cover heard with cap or towel;warm fluids; apply warm water bags; massage skin  
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hypothalamus   temperature regulating part of the brain  
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What can influence core body temperatures?   Food intake (protein=higher)  
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Factors affecting body temp   Age, climate, gender, exercise, circadian rhythm, emotions, illness or injury, medications,  
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Infants body temperatures   difficulty maintaining body temp, experience temperature fluctuations because they have 3x greater surface area where heat is lost  
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Best way to monitor temp   ear  
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