kwantlen polytechnic university (KPU ) • Health Science

EXAM NOTES - NO NEED to read a textbook to review. Diseases and disorders of each body system organize them. Including age-related changes, holistic approach, signs/symptoms, pathophysiology, etiology, assessment, nursing interventions, risk factors, medication, non-pharmacological interventions, & diagnosis organize disease and disorders. Examples of diseases & disorders covered (not all are mentioned below): - GERD - heart failure - types of urinary incontinence - chronic renal fa...

The document provides exam material only, covering postpartum/ postpartum complications. - physiological health - clinical observations (ex., fundal tone, fundal height, lochia, abdominal incision) - Maternal assessment (ex., breasts, afterpains, perineum, urinary/ bowel function, communicable disease, Rh factor, cesarean delivery, etc.)

Health and Physical Assessment of the Adult Client - Nursing A head-to-toe assessment is a comprehensive physical examination critical for nurses to assess patients. The review includes all the body systems, and the findings will inform the healthcare professional of the patient's overall condition. Any unusual results require a focused assessment specific to the affected body system. It is beneficial to obtain baseline information, develop a plan for nursing care, and evaluate the effectiven...

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