2a General Survey, HH, Initial Data

-Begins with the first moment of the encounter with the patient and continues throughout the health history
-Is the first component of the assessment
-qHelps to form a global impression of the person

physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behaviour

-LOC
-note speech
-facial expression

-overall appearance
-breathing
-hygiene and dress
-skin colour and lesions
-body structure an ddevelopment

-posture
-ROM
-gait (manner of walking)
-position of comfort

they know who they are, where they are, and the approximate time

anthropometric measurements and vital signs

height, weight, BMI
(changes? medication dosages, first sign of endocrine disorder)

gain foundation of information to guide client care
-establish therapeutic relationship with patient and family
-introduce client to health care facilities
-gain insight about concerns

-demographic data
-chief concern
-history of present illness (LATERSNAPS)
-past health history/allergies & response
-current medications & indications
-family history
-personal and social history
-functional health questions (gordon's framework, ADLs)
-growth & development
-review of body systems
-psychosocial factors