Medical Asssessment Odors

Smell (Olfactory) Disorders—Anosmia, Phantosmia

https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/smell-disorders

An accurate assessment of a smell disorder will include, among other things, a physical examination of the ears, nose, and throat; a review of your health history, such as exposure to toxic chemicals or injury; and a smell test supervised by a health care professional. …

Wound Odor | WoundSource

https://www.woundsource.com/patientcondition/wound-odor

Environmental Odors | ATSDR

https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/odors/index.html

Environmental Odors come from human activities, animals, nature, vehicles, and industry. Here we provide answers to common questions on odors and health, approaches for addressing odors in your …

Nursing Admission Assessment and Examination - NCBI …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493211/

Part of the assessment includes data collection by obtaining vital signs such as temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood …

How to Document a Patient Assessment (SOAP)

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Assessment The assessment section is where you document your thoughts on the salient issues and the diagnosis (or …

Documenting Appearance and Mobility - Medical …

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General observations made during the initial assessment of a patient include their appearance, mobility, ability to communicate, and cognitive function. Use this table to evaluate your general assessment skills and …

Cranial Nerves Assessment Chart and Cheat Sheet

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There are 12 cranial nerves that are often forgotten by nurses, so with that in mind, here’s a free assessment form that you can use! Cranial Nerves Chart Listed below is a chart of the 12 cranial nerves, the …

Wound Assessment- Wound Drainage and Odor

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Wounds should be assessed for odor after debridement (if necessary) and wound irrigation. Keep in mind that odor might not be from the wound itself, but may instead be from an old dressing. Unpleasant …

Techniques of Physical Assessment: NCLEX-RN

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Nursing CareersHow to Become an RNEntry Level NursingCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Medical AssistantLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)See All Entry …

Health assessment: Nurses role and responsibilities

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Health assessment is the overall assessment of an individual’s body to check for any abnormalities. This process involves lots of techniques and knowledge. Table of Contents 4 types of health …