I recently accepted an ER position, I did CVICU previously. I know that in the ED the assessements are more focused. However, during my share day the nurses would document a full-head to toe without actually doing one. For example: a nurse would say palpable pulses but never actually palpalted the pulses.
Is this common practice in the ED? I understand not checking pulses for a sore throat, however I just question the documentation aspect of it.
The flow sheet for the assessment is very thorough and I fear if I did do a full head to toe for every patient, I'll be way behind.
Any tips, advice, or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
BTW- I'll be doing nights 7p-7a.