Adelphi UniversityNUR 0302-481Assessment - Hematologic System

» Demographic data » Current and past individual and family history » Past and current use of medications, herbs, and supplements » Surgical history » Review of systems using functional health patterns » Previous hematologic problems such as anemia, bleeding disorders, or blood diseases » Disorders, injuries, or transplants involving the liver, kidney, or spleen » Alcohol or IV drug use  Medications » Thorough assessment is important for identifying all substances that can potentially influence hematologic health including » Disruption of clotting processes » Bone marrow depression » Secondary malignancies » Bleeding problems  Surgery or other treatments » Splenectomy, tumor removal, prosthetic heart valve placement, excision of the duodenum, partial or total gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and ileal resection are significant. » History of bleeding and wound healing » Previous blood transfusions