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Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

by: Briggs, Julie K.

Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

by: Briggs, Julie K.

ISBN 13:
9780781727860
ISBN 10:
0781727863
Edition: 2nd
Format: Spiral Bound
Copyright: 08/02/2001
Publisher: LWW
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Summary

This second edition of the best-selling telephone triage protocols book for nurses gives you more than 200 protocols for adult, pediatric, and obstetric patients in a convenient A-to-Z format and a new, 2-color page design that make look-ups easier and faster than ever. The wide range of symptoms covered and the expert instructions presented make this book indispensable for any nurse who consults with patients over the telephone.

Introduction

(3)

Abdominal Pain, Adult

(3)

Abdominal Pain, Child

(3)

Abdominal Swelling

(2)

Abrasions

(2)

Alcohol, Hangover

(2)

Alcohol Withdrawal

(2)

Allergic Reaction

(2)

Altered Level of Consciousness

(3)

Ankle Injury

(2)

Ankle Problems

(3)

Anxiety

(3)

Appetite Loss, Adult

(2)

Appetite Loss, Child

(3)

Arm or Hand Problems

(3)

Asthma

(2)

Back/Neck Injury

(2)

Back Pain

(3)

Bad Breath

(2)

Bed Wetting

(2)

Bee Stings

(3)

Bites, Animal/Human

(2)

Bites, Insect

(4)

Bites, Marine Animal

(2)

Bites, Snake

(2)

Bites, Tick

(2)

Black or Bloody Stools

(3)

Bleeding, Severe

(2)

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

(2)

Body Piercing Problems

(3)

Bone, Joint, and Tissue Injury

(3)

Breast-Feeding Problems

(5)

Breast Problems

(2)

Bruising

(2)

Burns, Chemical

(3)

Burns, Thermal, Electrical

(3)

Car Sickness

(2)

Cast/Splint Problems

(2)

Chest Pain

(3)

Chest Trauma

100

(2)

Chickenpox

102

(2)

Child Abuse

104

(2)

Choking

106

(2)

Choking Emergency Procedure

108

(7)

Circumcision Care

115

(2)

Common Cold Symptoms

117

(3)

Confusion

120

(2)

Congestion

122

(3)

Constipation

125

(3)

Contact Lens Problems

128

(3)

Cough

131

(3)

CPR Procedure

134

(7)

Croup

141

(2)

Crying, Excessive, in Infants

143

(3)

Dehydration

146

(2)

Depression

148

(2)

Diabetes Mellitus Problems

150

(3)

Diaper Rash

153

(2)

Diarrhea, Adult

155

(2)

Diarrhea, Child

157

(4)

Dizziness

161

(3)

Domestic Abuse

164

(2)

Drug and Alcohol Problems

166

(2)

Earache, Drainage

168

(2)

Ear Injury, Foreign Body

170

(2)

Ear Ringing

172

(2)

Electric Shock

174

(2)

Extremity Injury

176

(2)

Eye Injury

178

(2)

Eye Problems

180

(2)

Facial Pain

182

(2)

Facial Skin Problems

184

(2)

Fainting

186

(3)

Falls

189

(3)

Fatigue

192

(3)

Feeding Tube Problems

195

(2)

Fever, Adult

197

(3)

Fever, Child

200

(4)

Finger and Toe Problems

204

(2)

Food Allergy

206

(2)

Food Poisoning, Suspected

208

(2)

Foot Problems

210

(4)

Foreign Body, Eye

214

(2)

Foreign Body, Inhaled

216

(3)

Foreign Body, Nose

219

(2)

Foreign Body, Rectum

221

(2)

Foreign Body, Skin

223

(2)

Foreign Body, Swallowing Of

225

(2)

Foreign Body, Vagina

227

(2)

Frostbite

229

(2)

Gas/Belching

231

(2)

Gas/Flatulence

233

(2)

Genital Lesions

235

(2)

Genital Problems, Male

237

(2)

Glands, Swollen or Tender

239

(2)

Hair Loss

241

(2)

Hay Fever Problems

243

(2)

Headache

245

(3)

Head Injury

248

(3)

Hearing Loss

251

(2)

Heartbeat, Rapid

253

(2)

Heartbeat, Slow

255

(2)

Heartburn

257

(2)

Heat Exhaustion

259

(2)

Heat Stroke

261

(2)

Hemorrhoids

263

(2)

Hepatitis

265

(2)

Hiccups

267

(2)

Hives

269

(2)

HIV Exposure

271

(2)

Hoarseness

273

(2)

Hospice Problems

275

(2)

Hypertension

277

(3)

Hyperventilation

280

(2)

Hypotension

282

(3)

Hypothermia

285

(2)

Immunization After Injury

287

(2)

Immunization Reactions

289

(2)

Impetigo

291

(2)

Incontinence, Stool

293

(2)

Incontinence, Urine

295

(2)

Indigestion

297

(4)

Infection

301

(2)

Insomnia

303

(2)

Intravenous Therapy Problems

305

(4)

Itching

309

(2)

Jaundice

311

(2)

Jaw Pain

313

(3)

Joint Pain/Swelling

316

(3)

Knee Pain/Swelling

319

(2)

Laceration

321

(3)

Leg Pain/Swelling

324

(3)

Lice

327

(3)

Menstrual Problems

330

(3)

Mouth Problems

333

(2)

Mumps

335

(2)

Muscle Cramps

337

(2)

Nausea/Vomiting, Adult

339

(3)

Nausea/Vomiting, Child

342

(3)

Near Drowning

345

(2)

Neck Pain

347

(3)

Nosebleed

350

(2)

Nose Injury

352

(2)

Numbness and Tingling

354

(3)

Ostomy Problems

357

(2)

Overdose

359

(2)

Pink Eye

361

(3)

Pinworms

364

(2)

Poisoning

366

(2)

Post Operative Problems

368

(4)

Postpartum Problems

372

(4)

Pregnancy, Cold Symptoms

376

(3)

Pregnancy, Fetal Movement Problems

379

(3)

Pregnancy, Hypertension

382

(3)

Pregnancy, Leaking Vaginal Fluid

385

(2)

Pregnancy, Nausea and Vomiting

387

(3)

Pregnancy Problems

390

(4)

Pregnancy, Suspected Labor

394

(3)

Pregnancy, Suspected Labor (< 36 Weeks)

397

(3)

Pregnancy, Urination Problems

400

(2)

Pregnancy, Vaginal Bleeding

402

(3)

Puncture Wound

405

(2)

Rash, Adult

407

(4)

Rash, Child

411

(4)

Rectal Bleeding/Itching/Pain

415

(2)

Rescue Breathing

417

(5)

Reye's Syndrome

422

(2)

Roseola

424

(2)

Rubella (German Measles)

426

(2)

Rubeola (Measles)

428

(2)

Scabies

430

(2)

Seizure

432

(2)

Seizure, Febrile

434

(3)

Sexual Assault

437

(2)

Sexually Transmitted Disease

439

(2)

Shock

441

(2)

Shortness of Breath

443

(3)

Shoulder Pain

446

(2)

Sinus Problems

448

(2)

Skin Lesions

450

(2)

Sleep Apnea, Adult

452

(2)

Sleep Apnea, Infant

454

(2)

Sore Throat

456

(3)

Speaking Difficulty

459

(3)

Spitting Up, Infant

462

(3)

Stools, Abnormal

465

(3)

Sty

468

(2)

Suicide Attempt, Threat

470

(2)

Sunburn

472

(2)

Swallowing Difficulty

474

(2)

Sweating, Excessive

476

(3)

Swelling

479

(3)

Teething

482

(2)

Testicle Problems

484

(2)

Tongue Problems

486

(2)

Toothache

488

(2)

Tooth Injury

490

(2)

Umbilical Cord Care

492

(2)

Urinary Catheter/Nephrostomy Tube Problems

494

(2)

Urination, Difficulty

496

(2)

Urination, Excessive

498

(2)

Urination, Painful

500

(3)

Urine, Abnormal Color

503

(2)

Vaginal Bleeding

505

(2)

Vaginal Discharge/Pain/Itching

507

(2)

Vision Problems

509

(3)

Warts

512

(2)

Weakness

514

(3)

Wheezing

517

(2)

Wound Healing and Infection

519

(2)

Appendix A: Abbreviations

521

(1)

Appendix B: Sample Telephone Triage Protocol Form

522

(2)

Appendix C: Community Resources Telephone List

524

(1)

Appendix D: Telephone Triage Quality Improvement Survey

525

(1)

Appendix E: Telephone Triage Documentation Form

526

(1)

Appendix F: Telephone Triage ``Call Back'' Log

527

(1)

Appendix G: Consulting Nurse Call Tape Review

528

(1)

Appendix H: Consulting Nurse Call Documentation Review

529

(1)

Appendix I: Telephone Triage Training Outline

530

(1)

Appendix J: Communicable Diseases Table

531

(5)

Appendix K: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Table

536

(4)

Appendix L: Typical Immunization Schedule

540

(1)

Appendix M: Teaching Self-Assessment Guide

541

(2)

Bibliography

543

(3)

Quick Reference Protocol Index

546

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0781727863

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0781727863

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