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how does a student (3 weeks in) assess the integumentary system? For example: pallor: no paleness observed (is that appropriate)? scalp & hair: color, firm, combed ( what if it's dyed) nails: pink, no clubbing, trimmed eyes: color, no jaundice around conjunctiva mucous membranes: moist, pink, no lesions on skin edema: No swelling, puffiness on an unrelated note: how is CMS (circulation, movement, respiration) assessed in the head-to-toe assessment?

we're using the head -toe assessment. I'm struggling to state the effects of the condition. For example: Cyanosis: Blue discoloration. what if there is no Cyanosis? My professor doesn't want me to write "normal" or "no bluish discoloration." What can I write as a replacement?

I get it but we don't start "clinicals" until we know how to write an assessment/nursing notes so, I wont have any nurse to assist me other than my professor.

Aww man that's going to be me soon. I love the dedication!! Best of luck. If you study hard enough, chances are that you will not struggle at all!!! I hope you pass!

I am struggling to write nursing notes. Any tips? are there any common mistakes that I should avoid? I didn't use medical terminology in my notes. is there any acronym to simplify the concept? Just a basics student, (2nd week)

I'm currently a nursing student at a university. it's very stressful and the professors are tough. If I fail, I'm planning to do the CNA and return to nursing school!

thanks for being so helpful! the couldn't have been more clearer. "veins" are supposed to be something on the lines of... veins: peripheral veins not distended. That's what I assume

Well, I'm a basics student. I am learning how to do an assessment for an interview. I do not feel confident w/ my vocabulary to pass. In fact, my vocabulary assignment looked really weak when I handed it in. I'm not really sure if they're right but I could use a few examples level of consciousness: Awake/ alert, unconscious, mood: calm behavior, cooperative, enthusiastic, memory:? swollen glands? Perrla? Cardiac PMI? veins? Bowel Sounds:soft w/ bowel sounds present muscle strength: strong?/weak? circulation, movement, and sensation:? the ? represent what I don't know. are there certain vocabulary words on a list that are very helpful? Thanks all!