Student: _________________________
Date: ___________

School of Nursing: Pathophysiology

Nursing Process Data Form

Student: ___________________________________ Date of Care: __________________
A. Identifying Data
Patient Initials: ________Age: ____ Gender: _______Allergies: ___________________
Primary Language: ______________Ethnicity: ____________ Religion:______________
Marital Status: _________________ Occupation: _________________________________
Insurance: ________________________________________________________________
Family Composition: ________________________________________________________
Home/Living Situation: ______________________________________________________
Date/s of Care: _________Date of Admission: __________Date/s of Surgery:___________
Physician(s)/Specialty: _______________________________________________________
Admitting Diagnosis/es: ______________________________________________________
Surgical Procedure(s) this hospitalization: __________________________________________________________________________
B. Biological
1. Past Medical/Surgical History/Chronic Conditions:
(Provide date of onset and/or diagnosis for each condition)
2. Recent Medical History/Reason for Admission/Course of Hospitalization:
(Discuss all related details that led to the pts. admission to the hospital up until the moment you assumed pt. care on your shift. This tells the story of current stay)
3. Home Medications: Provide name, dose, frequency and WHY the pt. needs the
medication based on their medical history & chronic conditions:

Generic/Trade Name	Dose	Frequency	Purpose

Add to table as needed. All home meds must be included.
4. Definition of Medical Diagnosis with patient’s signs & symptoms at time of admission:
5. Physical Assessment:
Ht _____ Wt______ BSA________ BMI __________

VITAL SIGNS/HEMODYNAMICS:

Time	Temp F/C	Pulse (apical/radial) BPM	Resp/min	BP in mmHg R or L	Pulse Ox %
				/
				/
				/
				/

PAIN ASSESSMENT:

Time	Pain Tool Used	Pain Rating	Pain Description (OLDCART)	Functional Pain Goal	PainMedication (or other care)	Response To Intervention

LABORATORY DATA:

TEST	NORMAL VALUE	RESULTS	RESULTS	RATIONALE FOR ABNORMALS
CHEMISTRY		Date / Time	Date / Time	State the reason why this pts. lab values are abnormal
Na
K
Cl
Mg
HCO3-
Glucose
BUN
Creatinine
T. Protein
Albumin
Uric Acid
Calcium
Phosphorus
Bilirubin
Alk Phos
ALT (SGPT)
AST (SGOT)
LDH
Cholesterol
LDL
HDL
Troponin
CPK isos MM, MB, BB
CBC	Normal	Date/Time	Date/Time	Rational for Abnormals:
Hgb
Hct
WBC
RBC
Diff
Plates
PT/INR
PTT
Other	Normal	Date/Time	Date/Time	Rational for Abnormals:
C & S
Cultures

ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES:

ABGs	RESULTS Date / Time:	RESULTS Date / Time:
pH
pO2
O2 Saturation
pCO2
HCO3
Overall Interpretación:

DIAGNOSTIC TEST & PROCEDURES:
(Include 12 Lead EKG, CXR, Cardiac Cath, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Echocardiogram, etc)

Test:	Pt. Results: (Date/Time)	Normals: (referenced)	Rationale For Test Being Performed On This Patient:	Rationale for Abnormal Test Results:

INTAKE AND OUTPUT Past 24º Balance ___+/-____________

Does the patient have a positive or negative fluid balance as of this date? How much?______ML

Intake	1º	12º	Output	1º	12º
PO / Enteral			Source:
IV
Blood Products

Medications

IV Solutions/Parenteral Nutrition/Blood Products :

Name of Infusant:	Rate:	Site: (describe the appearance)
IV Solution:
Lipids/TPN:
Blood Products:

Routine/PRN Medications

List all the patient’s medications ordered. Why would THIS patient have this medication specifically? Consider diagnosis, medical history, lab values, procedures when discussing the rational for each medication.

Medication:	Dose:	Route:	Frequency:
Classification:
Action:
Safe dose range for age/wt:
Rational for use in THIS patient:
Desired Effect:
Side Effects:
Toxic Efect:
Nursing Implications:
Pt/Fam teaching needs:

Medication:	Dose:	Route:	Frequency:
Classification:
Action:
Safe dose range for age/wt:
Rational for use in THIS patient:
Desired Effect:
Side Effects:
Toxic Efect:
Nursing Implications:
Pt/Fam teaching needs:

Medication:	Dose:	Route:	Frequency:
Classification:
Action:
Safe dose range for age/wt:
Rational for use in THIS patient:
Desired Effect:
Side Effects:
Toxic Efect:
Nursing Implications:
Pt/Fam teaching needs:

Medication:	Dose:	Route:	Frequency:
Classification:
Action:
Safe dose range for age/wt:
Rational for use in THIS patient:
Desired Effect:
Side Effects:
Toxic Efect:
Nursing Implications:
Pt/Fam teaching needs:

Medication:	Dose:	Route:	Frequency:
Classification:
Action:
Safe dose range for age/wt:
Rational for use in THIS patient:
Desired Effect:
Side Effects:
Toxic Effect:
Nursing Implications:
Pt/Fam teaching needs:

Medication:	Dose:	Route:	Frequency:
Classification:
Action:
Safe dose range for age/wt:
Rational for use in THIS patient:
Desired Effect:
Side Effects:
Toxic Efect:
Nursing Implications:
Pt/Fam teaching needs:

**Continue to copy the above chart as often as needed to include ALL Routine & PRN
meds**
Head-to-Toe Assessment

INTEGUMENTARY:

Skin: Color __________ Turgor __________ Temp __________ Moisture ___________
Lesions ________________________________________________________________
Incisions__________________________________ Dressings _____________________
Varicose Veins ______________________ Scars _____________________ Nails _____
Pressure Ulcer: Location __________________ Stage _____________ Characteristics _______________________________________________________________________
Unusual Pigmentations/Tattoos/Piercings___________________________________
Drainage/ Suction ________________________________________________________
Dressings (describe each by site, size, appearance,characteristics, drainage, etc.) ____________________________________________________________________
Note: *Labs & Medications for the integumentary system must be address here

MUSCULOSKELETAL:

Activity Level __________ROM __________Gait/Mobility __________ Posture __________
MuscleTone/Strength __________________________________________________________
Any Contractures______________________________________________________________
LUE____________ RUE_______________ LLE_________________ RLE_________________
Assistive Devices ________________________Prosthesis/es___________________________
Other Devices_________________________________________________________________
Frequent position of pt. on your shift_______________________________________________
Note: *Labs & Medications for the musculoskeletal system must be address

NEUROLOGICAL:

Level of consciousness, alertness, orientation, cognition memory (short/long term) _________________________________________________________________________
Sleep/rest patterns _________________________________________________________
Speech __________________________________________________________________
Sensory (taste, smell, touch)_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Motor (fine/gross) __________________________________________________________
Vision ____________________________________________________________________
Hearing ___________________________________________________________________
Reflexes ____________________________________________________________________
Cranial Nerves (All must be included, how tested & results) ________________________________________________________________________
Note: *Labs & Medications for the neurological system must be address
CARDIOVASCULAR:
Heart Sounds ________ Rate ____________ Rhythm ____________ Apical ________
Pulses: R/L Radial ___________ Brachial ________Femoral ______DP_____ PT ____
Capillary Refill ________________________ Skin color/temp _____________________ Edema/Location___________________________________________________________
Shunts/Location (bruit, thrill)_________________________________________________
Note: *Labs, Vitals & Medications for the cardiovascular system must be address
PULMONARY:
Respirations:
Rate/Min ______ Rhythm_______ Depth______ Effort/Ease_______ Pulse Ox __________
Breath Sounds (all lobes & bilateral comparison) R/L – Crackles (fine, coarse) Wheezes (inspiration, expiration), Diminished, Absent _________________________________________
Sputum/Secretions ______________________________________________________________
Oxygen Therapy/Rate:_______________________ Via_________________________________
RT Treatments (type, frequency)______________________ _____________________________
Chest Tubes _________________ Suction __________________ Drainage ________
Note : *Labs, Vitals & Medications for the pulmonary system must be address

GASTROINTESTINAL:

Diet__________________ Appetite ________________ Intake% ___________N/V ____
Kcal per day needed _________________________ receiving ___________________
Enteral nutrition: NG Tube _________________ G Tube ________________ J Tube _________
Mouth /oral mucosa______________________________Teeth/Dentures___________________
Abdomen: (soft, distended, ascites, stomas): _________________________________________
Bowel sounds: Location____________________ Activity________________________________
Bowel Patterns ______________ Last BM ___________ Stool Characteristics _______________
Note: *Labs & Medications for the gastrointestinal system must be address

GENITOURINARY:

Urine: Output (hourly, 8º, 12º, 24º) ___________ Characteristics __________________
Patterns of voiding _____________________________________ Catheter (type) ______
Genitalia: Female______________________________ Male_______________________
Sexual History (if applicable) _______________________________________________
Childbearing History (if applicable):__________________________________________
Note: *Labs & Medications for the genitourinary system must be address
6. Clinical Manifestation of Current Condition(s):

Expected Manifestations. According to Literature for Each Medical Diagnosis and Surgical Procedure. Must be referenced and cited per APA	Assessment findings on Day of Care r/t each diagnosis. Include vitals, labs and physical assessment data (Date)___________
Dx #1: Dx #2: Dx #3:	Dx #1: Dx #2: Dx #3:

7. Patient Care Needs on your shift: (Discus your focus/concerns /care for the day)

8. Pathophysiology (Discuss pathophysiology of patient’s current and relevant past medical/surgical problems. Integrate with clinical data such as vital signs, labs, diagnostic test, procedures, medication use, and family history) Most patients have multiple diagnosis, ONE must be discussed:
Integrate textbook details with specifics of your patient. Make this very specific to the patient you have cared for. Cite references per APA (This generally requires 2 pages MINIMUM, double space)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Potential Complications (based on pathophysiology & referenced):

Medical Diagnosis:	Potential Complication:
Dx #1
Dx #2
Dx #3

10. Nursing / Medical Therapies and Treatments:
(Utilize Potter and Perry& Lewis textbooks. Cite all rational & nursing implications)

Treatment	Rationale for Treatment / Patient Application	Nursing Implications	Frequency

This should be a comprehensive list of all the care provided to your patient during your shift. It may be care offered by other disciplines or by nursing. Examples include: ADL’s, ambulation, ROM, feeding, I&O, Vitals, Med pass, documentation. PT, ST, RT, OT, MD visit, repositioning, dressing changes, pt/family education, emotional or spiritual care, visit from chaplain, etc. etc. ALL care provided to a patient requires some level of nursing assessment and monitoring and has a nursing implication. This chart is designed for you to explain how busy you were providing outstanding care to your patient.
1. Individual/Family Developmental Stage and Family Dynamics:
C. Psychosocial Subsystem
(Discuss stages per Ericson and Maslow with rational based on your assessment of pt)
2. Cultural Influences/Health Beliefs and Values:
(Provide general information regarding pts identified culture first)
3. Individual/Family Challenges VS. Individual/ Family Strengths

Individual/Family Challenges	Individual/Family Strengths
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.

4. Individual/Family Coping with the Current Stressors:
D. Spiritual Subsystem
1. Spiritual Assessment: {Ref. Taylor (2002); Potter & Perry (2013), Articles for a variety of spiritual assessment tools that can be used. Student must identify the specific model/tool/assessment used, the questions asked and the patient’s response including patient’s own words in quotations}

Spiritual Strengths	Spiritual Resources	Spiritual Needs
1.	1.	1.
2.	2.	2.
3.	3.	3.

5. Link between spiritual assessment findings and overall health of patient:
Note: This is a great place to integrate the required research article, then link to specific patient issues
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UNRS 367 / J. David
Community Referral, Follow-up Appointments, Medications, Treatments, Equipment, Support Groups, Home Health Needs and Long Term Care Concerns.

Educational Needs	Evaluation of Teaching	Medications/Treatments/Equipment	Referrals / Follow-up / Disposition

Provide a list of names and contact information in the patient’s neighborhood, for necessary support groups or other types of resources that might be required by patient upon discharge:
G. References and Reference list per APA guidelines
1. At least one general clinical or specialty article
a) Use articles from peer reviewed professional journals.
b) Must include copy of the article.

2. At least three Evidenced Based Research Article

a) Three research article required for full credit.
b) Include a copy of all the articles used to obtain credit.
c) Write a brief statement on how a research article was applied to nursing care for this specific patient.
3. Formatting & Appearance of completed work
a. APA format
b. Pagination
c. Title & Running header
d. Margins
e. Quotations
f. References
g. Spelling
h. Grammar