Nurses need critical thinking skills for gathering and analyzing patient data, crucial for clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making. Effective communication is key to maintaining a therape...Nurses need critical thinking skills for gathering and analyzing patient data, crucial for clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making. Effective communication is key to maintaining a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, requiring a balance between empathy and professionalism. Health histories provide comprehensive insights into patient health, with bedside assessments offering thorough evaluations.
This section outlines the process of obtaining a comprehensive health history, emphasizing its importance for patient care. It distinguishes between focused and comprehensive health histories and disc...This section outlines the process of obtaining a comprehensive health history, emphasizing its importance for patient care. It distinguishes between focused and comprehensive health histories and discusses best practices for conducting patient interviews. A comprehensive health history includes assessing the chief complaint, history of the present illness, past medical and surgical history, medications, allergies, family and social history, and a review of systems.
