https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w What assessment tools would you use for George - and why? en-us 2020-07-02 10:25:57 UTC 2026-02-24 16:04:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5e3.png helen_freedman https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/826264710 Please explain why you have chosen your particular assessment tool

]]> 2020-10-13 18:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/826264710 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169210 Patient History - to understand any previous conditions
Waterlow Score - to assess pressure ulcer score
MUST - has he has not been eating and drinkinf properly lately
EWS/ NEWS - Elderly gentleman with breathing issues so want to check cardiac function
AVPU - he hasn't moved from bed so want to check consciousness
Mobility - why can't he get out of bed
Bristol Stool Chart - wife said he has been consiptated
Respriatory rate / BP - to assess rapid breathing
Pain - related to chest infection
HAD scale to check for depression and anxiety related to condition or hospital admission]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169210 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169291 2020-10-14 10:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169291 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169421 MUST - as George has not eaten or drunk. EWS/NEWS - as he is breathing rapidly and has a chest infection. Bristol Stool chart - George is constipated. Waterlow - He has been laying in bed, not getting out. Fall risk assessment - as he looks uncomfortable which means he could be in pain]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169421 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169563 Mental capacity assessement- to see if he is capable of making decisions,
pain scale- as george looks in discomfort this maybe due to pain

]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169563 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169639 I would asses my patients observations because he's just been admitted to my care.]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169639 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169680 I have chosen the Bristol Stool because it mentions in the case study that George has been constipated for a while. 

]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169680 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169720 MUST because the wife said he hasn’t eaten or drank anything in a while ]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169720 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169735 2020-10-14 10:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169735 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169863 2020-10-14 10:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169863 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169882 risk of falls- as george has not got out bed all day and may be not be mobile.
waterlow- as george has been in bed all day he is at risk of pressure sores.
news chart as george is finding it hard to breath,
Pain assesment as george is in discomfort,
Must  as george is not eating or drinking


]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169882 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169887 2020-10-14 10:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169887 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169891 MUST,  EWS/NEWS, AVPU. bristol stool chart- to find out how severe his constipation is. swallow assessment- to see whether he is able to drink or eat anything]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169891 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169929 2020-10-14 10:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169929 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169943 ABCDE (has difficulty breathing), MUST (he hasn't being eating), EWA/NEWS (changes on his parameter he's deteriorating), WATERLOW (he looked uncomfortable ), BSC (as he's constipated).

]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169943 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169947 EWS and Bristol Stool Chart]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169947 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169952 Bristol Stool -  For his constipation
Must - Due to him not eating
Waterlow - as he hasnt moved from bed]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828169952 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170007 2020-10-14 10:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170007 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170010 2020-10-14 10:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170010 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170170 2020-10-14 10:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170170 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170296 2020-10-14 10:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170296 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170357 GCS - To determine his level of consciousness and to determine if he is alert or unresponsive.
EWS - To determine if he is heading towards a cardiac arrest to either try and manage that before it happens or to rule it out.
Waterflow - As he is not getting up is he at risk of developing a pressure sore.
Pain assessment - Is he in pain is that why he has not got up, he looks uncomfortable]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170357 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170380 EWS, MUST, Water low Score since George's health is deteriorating. The water low score as he is bed bound, not mobile  and has a high risk of developing pressure sore. MUST to identify the risk of malnutrition.

]]> 2020-10-14 10:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170380 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170546 MUST Tool- because he has not eaten or drunk anything for a long time.
NEWS- he is breathing rapidly
bristol stool chart- he has been constipated.
pain assessment tool- he looks uncomfortable.

]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170546 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170754 george is breathing  very rapidly, which is one of the signs on ews so i think we should check to see if he has any other problems that couldd cause cardiac arrest

]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170754 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170763 Isabel ]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170763 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170768 Reason for using these are to identify if George is underweight as wife says hes not eating for a couple of days. Also to check his stool as he is constipated. Also the fact that he is just not responding to eating and drinking ]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170768 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170824 I will use the Bristol Tool to assess the bit about his constipation to know how serious or otherwise it is using the scale 1-7.
I will then use the NEWS Tool to observe his risk of deterioration as he is uncomfortable, not eating, breathing rapidly, not moving and not eating or drinking. 

ELSIE]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170824 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170892 First the waterlow to for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment as he hasn’t gotten up all morning and is elderly, he is also uncomfortableNEWS assessment due to his rapid breathingA MUST assessment for malnutrition due to him not having eaten or drunken and he can be at risk for malnutritionThe Bristol stool chart as he is constipated Also a pain assessment tool as he is uncomfortable 

]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170892 k19399911 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170912 2020-10-14 10:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170912 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170919 2020-10-14 10:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170919 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170932 2020-10-14 10:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170932 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170948 check the abdomen for any swelling

]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170948 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170951 NEWS because he has been breathing rapidly 
Bristol stool chart as he has been constipated this may be why he feels uncomfortable too ]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828170951 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171054 I would ask George to confirm pain level then I would use EWS because it is tool that would provide me with evidence to see if there is an infection. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171054 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171062 The Bristol tool chart- wife suggested about constipation]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171062 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171301 ECG to monitor the chest area

]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171301 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171357 EWS/NEWS and MUST due to George’s age and the symptoms he’s showing.]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171357 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171398 2020-10-14 10:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171398 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171412 he has constipation

]]> 2020-10-14 10:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171412 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171610 2020-10-14 10:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171610 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171635 Waterlow assessment - George isn’t moving very much, which puts him at higher risk of pressure ulcers ]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171635 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171663 2020-10-14 10:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171663 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171670 EWS because he has difficulty breathing, Bristol stool assessment because he has constipation, pain assessment because he looks uncomfortable, and depression assessment because he hasn't gotten up from bed since the morning]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171670 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171895 I would use EWS to monitor George's breathing and to see if there is any other issues that flag up. MUST as George has not eaten anything or a while, we would need to determine weight loss, if any. Finally, I would use the bowel chart as his wife reports he is constipated. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171895 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171909 MUST, NEWS and Waterlow score. 
-hasn’t eaten
-rapid breathing 
-uncomfortable 
-abnormal bowel movements
-hasn’t been able to get out of bed

]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171909 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171982 Pain assessment tool- he's feeling uncomfortable so to see any signs of pain or discomfort]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828171982 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172002 Bristol stool chart since he’s been constipated so it might help to know why this is the case if you can identify what comes out when it does]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172002 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172034 Bristol stool chart - he is constipated 
Ews assessment 
Wateeloo score

]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172034 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172327 George has not got up all morning and als not eaten or drunk anything. these can all be signs of depression and if he is feeling unwell that could also contribute towards depression

]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172327 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172435 MUST assessment tool kit because  it mentions in the case study that George has not eaten or drank anything for a while

]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172435 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172475 2020-10-14 10:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172475 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172575 George hasn't moved in the bed and has been in one place so as a nurse we would need to reposition him not only for comfort but also to lower his risk of developing pressure ulcers 

]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172575 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172605 MUST assessment to find out his risk of malnutrition as he not eaten anything.]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172605 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172611 Must assessment because he isn’t eating or drinking ]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172611 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172742 Also a falls risk assessment since he’s 82 years of age and hasn’t gotten up in a while]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172742 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172775 constipation

]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172775 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172886 i would use a pain assessment tool as he is feeling pain and so i could find out why its happening and where ]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172886 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172969 Must Tool . Because  George's age and  nutritional circumstances.  His look ]]> 2020-10-14 10:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828172969 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173176 EWS/News and Bristol stool chart due to him being constipated ]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173176 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173533 Bristol stool assessment because he is constipated ]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173533 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173540 First the waterlow to for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment as he hasn’t gotten up all morning and is elderly, he is also uncomfortableNEWS assessment due to his rapid breathingA MUST assessment for malnutrition due to him not having eaten or drunken and he can be at risk for malnutritionThe Bristol stool chart as he is constipated Also a pain assessment tool as he is uncomfortable ]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173540 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173577 2020-10-14 10:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173577 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173682 Georges wife believes his stool is constipated, but she is not a professional, so we should make our own aassesments to see how bad it is. likely it is because he hasnt eaten or drunks anything.

]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173682 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173702 2020-10-14 10:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173702 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173718 I would like to say EwS  George ]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173718 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173772 2020-10-14 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173772 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173895 2020-10-14 10:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173895 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173901 NEWS, GCS due to his symptoms, and to keep an eye on his observations, VIPS- cannula, as he will be receiving IVF IVABX, turning chart, as he has just been laying in bed. MUST, Food chart, fluid balance-to keep an eye on his intake n outtake. Stool chart, as he is constipated ]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828173901 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174050 First I would use the AVPU Assessment to see if he becomes responsive, I would use this one because it may or may not lead to a stroke and to the level of pain he may be in, and then I would use the EWS/NEWS, I would use this tool after to assess his level of deterioration. And hopefully we would be able to keep him responsible and conscious to then use the Bristol stool chart, because he’s been feeling constipated ]]> 2020-10-14 10:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174050 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174105 2020-10-14 10:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174105 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174342 I would use the MUST assessment tool to assess George so that I can have  a systematic value of what stage George is at in his life. This would enable me to put an action plan together with a nurse, hta, doctor, wife and any associated specialists so that he can have a holistic and personal centred care. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174342 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174538 would George be ok with bed rails in place ?

]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174538 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174669 MEWS - if there is infection his temperature, BP, urine output etc. To be measure to ensure there’s no immediate life threatening concerns 
MUST - to ensure that he is not malnourished due to not eating 
Waterlow - due to the patient laying in bed a lot and elderly and possibly malnourished means he’s susceptible 
HAD - due to him seeming uncomfortable, wanting to stay in bed and not eating he may be experiencing some level of depression or anxiety 
MME - ensuring he has the mental capacity and no confusion present ]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174669 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174841 I would perhaps use the EWS/NEWS because George is a frail and vulnerable old man. Therefore with this tool we can come up with preventative strats for any upcoming issues with the Multidisciplinary Team after diagnosis/change in health. Bristol Stool Chart would also be useful as his wife he is constipated.  Lastly, the Falls Risk Assessment looks useful as some people may be inarticulate in describing their pain verbally so the chart displays an easier way of deciphering pain which links to disease or physical problems in George.]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174841 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174874 2020-10-14 10:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828174874 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175010 We should be mindful of the face george has not got up. if he stays in bed for a prolonged time he could get a pressure sore. we should monitor this closely]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175010 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175288 Checking his consciousness is very important ]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175288 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175333 Fluid balance assessment and Bristol stool assessment- George isn’t drinking or eating, this can be contributing to constipation and lack of water can cause dehydration which can cause confusions and infection in the elderly ]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175333 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175611 Not drinking or eating check his food and fluids chart ]]> 2020-10-14 10:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175611 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175755 2020-10-14 11:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175755 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175831 Encourage  him to  have something  to eat or drink  because  he hasn't  eat all morning]]> 2020-10-14 11:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175831 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175936 MUST- as he hasn’t eating in while and refuses
AVPU-to see how awake he is. As his wife said he’s not very responsive
Waterlow- sure to him sitting in bed he can develop pressure sores 
Bristol stool- hasn’t eaten in a while you need to see what his bowel. movement is like. 

]]> 2020-10-14 11:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828175936 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176132 George health seems deteriorating fast, he’s constipated and might need  to be assessed with the Bristol stool chat to see. Not sure how long George he’s been in bed. Abs will need the water low for pressure sore etc ]]> 2020-10-14 11:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176132 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176230 2020-10-14 11:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176230 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176334 Waterlow - pressure ulcer prevention & treatment because he has been in bed all day & is elderly
NEWS - rapid breathing 
MUST - malnutrition- not eating or drinking
Bristol Stool chart - constipated 
Pain assessment- in pain & uncomfortable ]]> 2020-10-14 11:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176334 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176349 2020-10-14 11:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176349 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176423 Waterlow Score as he is not eating and drinking well. He might be at risk of developing pressure sore as he is in bed for long time.]]> 2020-10-14 11:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176423 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176684 News & then Must ]]> 2020-10-14 11:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176684 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176933 2020-10-14 11:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176933 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176943

Bristol tool chart to check his bowel movement. how frequent he has had a movement and the type. this may help determine whether or not constipation is causing him not to eat 

A comprehensive assessment as hes newly admitted to my care 

Palpitation to check his stomach content 


]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176943 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176959 Give him oxygen as this could help with is breathing ]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828176959 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177278 WATER LOW SCORE

]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177278 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177416 2020-10-14 11:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177416 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177429 Ews/news, AVPU , bowel and must 

]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177429 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177763 I have chosen
Bristol stool chart because of their wife mentioning about his constipation

EWS/NEWS - this is to assess George wellness in terms of breathing

GCS - that is recording of George's conscious state at arrival

MUST - to ask about his nutrition due to how patient is looking


]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177763 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177788 Mobility assessment because he hasn’t gotten up all morning ]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828177788 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178024 Ask him if he would like  to be made more comfortable  ]]> 2020-10-14 11:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178024 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178420 MUST and the waterlow score because the patient has malnutrition and he is also constipated that means the patients is not eating and drinking enough.]]> 2020-10-14 11:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178420 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178491 Bowel movement chart,  must, hourly rounds
We would need to keep checking on him, ask him if he is in pain and find out when he last ate

]]> 2020-10-14 11:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178491 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178549 Because hasn't eaten or drunk for a while

]]> 2020-10-14 11:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178549 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178883 Since he is constipated, he might give out hardened stool, a Bristol stool chart is needed for this. Also, a falls risk assessment is needed to know his pain. 
A MUST  seeing as he hasn’t eaten and drunk in a while. EWS assessment to check his bodily reactions. ]]> 2020-10-14 11:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828178883 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828179069 george is uncomfortabke and chest infections can be painful, as can constipation. we should definitely do a pain assesment to see how bad hes feeling

]]> 2020-10-14 11:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828179069 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828179245 turning chart his laying in bed unable to move

]]> 2020-10-14 11:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828179245 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828179951 Look at his mental capacity]]> 2020-10-14 11:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828179951 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828181015 check his abdomen]]> 2020-10-14 11:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/828181015 k20269001 https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/839149378 For the assessment reading log, are there any tips you have about the sorts of articles we should be looking for in journals, and do the articles need to be discussing the subject of person centred care?]]> 2020-10-18 19:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_freedman/srrfm7j9zz96379w/wish/839149378