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DHF Nursing Assessment

DHF Nursing Assessment

Assessment is the initial stage of the nurse to obtain the required data before performing nursing care. Assessment in patients with "DHF" can be done with the interview technique, measurement, and physical examination.

As for its phases include:
a. Assessing the data base, the need of bio-psycho-social-spiritual patients from various sources (patient, family, medical records and other health team members).

b. Identify potential sources and are available to meet patient needs.

c. Review the history of nursing.

d. Assess the presence of increased body temperature, signs of bleeding, nausea, vomiting, no appetite, heartburn, muscle and joint pain, signs of shock (rapid and weak pulse, hypotension, cold and moist skin, especially on the extremities, cyanosis , restlessness, loss of consciousness).