Assessments

Pediatric Assessments     Always paint a clear picture of the patient's symptoms in your documentation. Be sure to include medical history, allergies to medication, and current medications related to the sym...

Adult Assessments Always paint a clear picture of the patient's symptoms in your documentation. Be sure to include medical history, allergies to medication, and current medications related to the symptoms. Any nurse or provid...

Assessing Rashes The goal of the triage nurse is NOT to figure out what may be causing the rash but to ensure the rash is not dangerous.        The only rashes that are considered dangerous are petechiae, pur...