NUR 577 (NUR577)

Week 1: Health Promotion for Adolescents and Adults ▪ Principles of primary care-Two most important outcomes of primary care – Reduction of risk factors & mortality rates in vulnerable populations. Primary care focuses on -Health Promotion- Prevention of illness- Management of those who become sick- Advocacy for all patients- Community involvement. Primary care should be -accountable; acceptable; appropriate; continuous; accessible; affordable; adequate; complete; available ▪ Adolescence...

Case Help HISTORY: • Patient interview reminder sheet- document in key findings • “Good Question” means you asked a required question Step 1: Start by asking 2 open ended patient centric questions: 1. How can I help you today? 2. Any other symptoms or concerns? Step 2: Obtain an HPI using “OLDCARTS” • = Onset, circumstances surrounding start of symptom • L = Location, radiation • D = Duration • C = Characteristics (sharp, dull, cramping) • A = Aggravating • R...