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Task:
Katie McConnell is a 23 year old woman who has been admitted to your unit. She sustained a subdural haematoma 18 hours ago when she was hit by a slow moving car. She has been diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury, and has been transferred to the neurosurgical trauma unit to receive ongoing assessment and rehabilitation. The previous nurse hands over to you: HR 89, BP 142/78, Sp02 96%, RR 13. Glasgow Coma Score 14. Katie was also noted to have some difficulty with remembering recent information but can recall with some prompting.
You introduce yourself to Katie and her partner and inquire about her past medical history. Katie says that she also has a painful ankle from years of basketball, but that she doesn’t really like to use painkillers. You will need to complete the admission assessment(s) for Katie.
Mr. Kasim Al-Mutar is a 49 year old man who presents to the emergency department with cholecystitis. He presents following two days of right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting.
The previous nurse hands over to you: HR 126, BP 100/45, temperature 38.8, severe RUQ pain with the last episode of vomiting 2 hours ago. The nurse also states that he is pale with dry mucous membranes, and that he is requesting a drink of water. He reports shoulder tip pain scored at 7/10. Kasim’s 12 year daughter is with him. You are to complete the admission assessment for Kasim.
Step 2:
Utilising elements of Levett-Jones (2013) Clinical Reasoning Cycle below, write a 1500 word essay, incorporating the following the information.To demonstrate an advanced understanding of health assessment in particular the use of focused assessment skills and considerations relating to the provided written assignment.
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