Wellness Monitoring is a process whereby a registered
nurse
evaluates the level of wellness of a consumer to
determine if the consumer is properly using
medical
health services as recommended by a physician and if
the health of the consumer is sufficient to maintain
him/her in his/her place of residence without more
frequent skilled
nursing intervention.
This includes checking and/or monitoring the following:
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Orientation to surroundings
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Skin characteristics
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Edema
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Personal hygiene
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Blood Pressure
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Respiration
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Pulse
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Adjustments to medication
Wellness Monitoring