Discussion Post: Physical Assessment
Part I
The nurse is completing a cardiovascular assessment on a patient diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension.
• Identify what can result in a false high or false low blood pressure reading.
Based on specific medical conditions, the nurse may assess variations in vital signs.
• Discuss medical conditions that are associated with variations in a person's vital signs.
Part II
The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old patient diagnosed with a cervical spinal cord injury in the ICU.
• Discuss potential risk factors for pressure ulcers in this patient population and others.
Article "Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians" by Amir Qaseem, Linda L. Humphrey, Mary Ann Forciea, Melissa Starkey and Thomas D. Denberg for the 2015 recommendations for treatment of pressure ulcers.
• Discuss the findings in relation to what is the current practice in your hospital facility.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.