NUR 341 - Clinical Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Assignment Help

Assessment Questions

Question 1 :Assessments

Hospital policy requires Flo to receive the following assessments completed on admission to the ward.

• Falls assessment
• Functional assessment
• Pressure injury risk assessment

Students must:

• Detail the goal or purpose of each assessment
• Provide an example of a tool used in Australian hospitals including the frequency it should be completed
• Explain how each assessment relates to Flo’s presentation
• Explain how abnormal findings are managed by the nurse

Question 2 :Plan and implementation

The following four (4) factors have contributed to Flo’s current fall and health status:

1. Normal age-related changes
2. Comorbidities
3. Acute illness
4. Medication