General Survey and Health History – Nursing
Casey is a 17-year-old high school student admitted to the
ER with a compound fracture of the left leg obtained when falling at the local
skateboard park while practicing for a national competition. He has never been
hospitalized before. His mother has been notified and is on her way. The EMTs
gave him morphine and he reports his pain level as “okay.”
What part of the interview and examination can be done prior
to his mother’s arrival?
As you enter the room for the first time, what should you
observe as part of the general survey?
As you complete his history, what areas are especially
important?
What are the important developmental considerations for
Casey?
APA FORMAT REQUIRE
REFERENCES:
Jarvis, C. (2016). Physical examination & health
assessment (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
Chapter 9: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs
Chapter 31: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
