NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the heart and peripheral vascular system. Based on your findings, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that includes:

·         Differences between the various causes of chest pain. Include the location, quality of pain, quantity of pain, chronology, associated manifestations, aggravating factors, and alleviating factors in your answer.

·         A description of how to inspect the upper and lower extremities for skin turgor, color, temperature, and capillary refill.

·         A description of heart and lung sounds observed during the health assessments.

·         A brief explanation on how to palpate the brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis for amplitude.

·         An analysis of the significance of low or no amplitude. NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

·         A concise note in the subjective, objective, assessment, and plan (SOAP) format for each patient encountered finding.

·         A review of laboratory tests that may be used for screening clients and the expected normal levels for each test.

Review the PICO(T) resources listed in the topic readings.

Formulate a PICOT statement using the PICOT format used in the assigned readings. The PICOT statement will provide a framework for your Capstone Project.

In a paper of 500-750 words, clearly identify the clinical problem (from your Topic 1 approved Change Proposal) and how it can result in a positive patient outcome. NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

Make sure to address the following on the PICOT statement:

Evidence-Based Solution

Nursing Intervention

Patient Care

Health Care Agency

Nursing Practice

Recall that a PICOT starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention should be an independent, specified nursing change intervention. The intervention cannot require a provider prescription or equipment change. Include a comparison to a patient population not currently receiving the intervention, and specify the timeframe needed to implement the change process. NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Portfolio Practice Hours

Students will track their practice hours throughout the course via the Practice Hours Completion Statement provided in this assignment. NSG 3012 Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System

Complete the following statement in a Word document and submit it to the instructor via the individual forum in LoudCloud.

Practice Hours Completion Statement NRS-490

I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) practice hours in association with the goals and objectives for this course. I also verify that all required course approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor.

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