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A detailed nursing health history format for healthcare professionals. It includes sections on demographic information, history of present illness, family history, socio-economic history, functional assessment, and review of systems. Each section includes specific questions and guidelines for gathering information.
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NURSING HEALTH HISTORY (A Format)
A. Demographic(Biographical Data) (Do not omit the following labels in your output)
B. Source and Reliability of Information (Should be in narrative form; you should describe specifically the patient’s attitude during the assessment and their capability of giving accurate and reliable responses)
Sample Statements: The patient was competent to provide information. She was able to speak clearly; conscious and coherent; oriented to time, place and person.
Other Possibilities: The patient was too weak to provide information; data had to be obtained and validated from the relative.
The patient’s chart was also included as a secondary source of information
C. Reasons for Seeking Care or Chief Complaints(Preferably Top 3) (The heading for this section can change according to the data you will obtain, if you get health promotive statements, use only “Reasons for Seeking Care,” if disease-related or complaints, use “Chief Complaints,” if it is a combination, retain the title above then change “or” to “and”)
Sample Statements: (SHOULD BE IN DIRECT QUOTATIONS)
D. History of Present Illness or Present Health Well person General state of health Ill person Chronological story record of how the illness came about
8 Critical Characteristics: (integrate in one whole narrative)
1. Timing (frequency/onset/duration) 2. Location (the primary area where the symptom occurs or originates) 3. Quality(Character) – (describes the way the cc feels to the patient) 4. Quantity / Severity (volume, number, or extent of the cc) 5. Setting (physical environment, mental state, or activity wherein the symptoms occur) 6. Associated Phenomena / Factors (signs and symptoms that accompany the cc) 7. Aggravating and Alleviating Factors (factors that worsen or decrease the severity of the cc, respectively) 8. Client’s Perception (how the client thinks & feels about the illness)
E. Past Medical History or Past Health (narrative form per category) a. Pediatric / Childhood / Adult Illnesses (Indicate age or date (year) of occurrence) b. Injuries or Accidents (Indicate age or date (year) of occurrence) c. Hospitalization and Operations (Indicate age or date (year) of occurrence) d. Reproductive History (for females – include menstrual history (age at menarche, LMP, cycle and duration), also include OB history (if pregnant: OB score), complications of
pregnancy and birth control methods used, age at onset of secondary sex characterisitics, etc.) (for males: include age at onset of secondary sex characteristics, and any problems or difficulties encountered, etc)
e. Immunization (put a check mark on the following that is applicable to your client) BCG: / / At Birth / / School Entrance DPT: / / 1st^ Dose / / 2nd^ dose / /3rd^ dose OPV: / / 1st^ Dose / / 2nd^ dose / /3rd^ dose AMV: / / TT: / / 1st^ Dose / / 2nd^ dose / /3rd^ dose / / 4th^ dose / / 5th^ dose HBV: / / 1st^ Dose / / 2nd^ dose / /3rd^ dose Others:(Varicella Vaccine? Influenza Vaccine? Pneumococcal Vaccine? etc.)
f. Allergies (put a check mark on the following that is applicable to your client, if the patient has no allergies, just simply indicate “NONE”) / / Food, please specify: _________________________ / / Drugs or medications, please specify: ________________________ / / Chemicals, please specify: _________________________ / / Other environmental allergens, please specify: _________________________
(If there are allergic reactions to any of the allergens listed above, indicate the kind of reaction the patient experiences and intervention used to alleviate the manifestations in a narrative format)
g. Medications (In a narrative format, determine the medications taken by your client prior hospital admission (both prescribed and OTC); indicate the generic and brand name, and if possible, dosage and frequency of intake; do not forget to include the drug’s use or indication based on the patient’s description)
F. Family History (Includes the GENOGRAM; with brief explanation and analysis) (Include age, present condition, cause of death) (Place the “Legend” under the genogram) (If in case the client cannot provide or remember the information, just put “UNRECALLED AGE,” “UNRECALLED ILLNESS,” or “UNRECALLED CAUSE OF DEATH,” whichever are applicable)
Use the following legend:
Male Female Male Patient Female Patient Deceased
G. Socio-Economic History (Include a brief explanation of significant data) (Include the members of the family currently living with the client in the same household; if the client receives financial support from other people, also include them here – just be particular with the relationship of that person to the client)
FAMILY MEMBER / RELATIONSHIP TO PATIENT
OCCUPATION / SOURCE OF INCOME
MONTHLY INCOME (optional)
(Include the patient if he/she is an income earner)
(Write “Not Disclosed” if members prefer confidentiality of income, or N/A if not applicable to the family member)
(Interview Guide)
1. Health-Perception-Health Management Pattern Describes the client’s perceived patterns of health & well- being & how their health is managed.
2. Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern Describes the consumption relative to metabolic need & nutrient supply; includes pattern of food & fluid consumption, condition of skin, hair, nails & mucous membranes, body temperature, height & weight.
3. Elimination Pattern
individual’s daily pattern, changes or disturbances & methods used to control excretion.
4. Activity-Exercise Pattern Describes the pattern of exercise, activity, leisure, & recreation; includes activities of
5. Sleep-Rest Pattern Describes the pattern of sleep, rest & relaxation and any aids to change those patterns.
6. Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern Describes the sensory-perceptual and cognitive patterns; includes adequacy of
and cognitive functional abilities.
7. Self-Perception-Self Concept Pattern Describes how persons perceive themselves; their capabilities, body image and feelings.
8. Role Relationship Pattern Describes the pattern of role engagements and relationships; includes perception of major roles & responsibilities in current life situation.
9. Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern Describes the pattern of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with sexuality; includes female’s reproductive state.
10. Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern Describes the general coping pattern and effectiveness of coping skills in stress tolerance.
11. Value-Belief Pattern Describes the pattern of values, goals, or beliefs (including spiritual beliefs) that guide lifestyle choices and decisions.
jaundice, appendicitis, colitis, flatulence, bowel frequency, any present changes, stool characteristics, constipation, diarrhea, black-tarry stolls, rectal bleeding, rectal conditions (hemorrhoids, fistula), use of antacids and laxatives, also include diet history and substance use
URINARY: Frequency, urgency, nocturia, dysuria, polyuria or oliguria, hesitancy or straining, narrowed stream, urine color (cloudy or presence of hematuria), incontinence, history of urinary disease (kidney disease, kidney stones, UTI, prostate), pain in the flank, groin, suprapubic region, or low back, also include exercise after childbirth
GENITALIA: Male: Penis or testicular exam, pain, sore or lesions, penile discharge, lumps, hernia Female: Any amenorrhea or menorrhagia, premenstrual pain or dysmenorrhea, intermenstrual spotting, vaginal itching, discharge and its characteristics, age at menopause, menopausal signs or symptoms, post menstrual bleeding, last gynecological check-up, last papanicolau smear, also include OB history (if married: OB score), complications of pregnancy, birth control methods used and operations undergone
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR: Coldness, numbness and tingling, swelling of legs (time of day, activity), discoloration of hands or feet (bluish, reddish, pallor, mottling, association with position, especially around feet and ankles), varicose veins or complications, intermittent claudication, thrombophlebitis, ulcers
Does the occupation of the client involve long-term sitting or standing? Does the client avoid crossing legs at the knees? Does the client wear support hose?
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Joints: pain, stiffness, swelling (location, migratory nature), deformity, limitation of motion, noise with joint motion Muscles: Pain, cramps, weakness, gait problems or problems with coordinated activities Back: Pain (location and radiation to extremities) stiffness, limitation of motion, or history of back pain or disease
NEUROLOGIC: History of seizure disorder and stroke Sensory function: Memory disorders (recent or distant, disorientation) Motor function: tics or tremors, paresis – weakness, fainting, blackouts
HEMATOLOGIC: Bleeding tendency of the skin or mucous membranes, excessive bruising, exposure to toxic agents or radiation, blood transfusions, and reactions
ENDOCRINE: History of diabetic symptom (polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria) history of thyroid disease, intolerance to heat and cold, change in skin pigmentation or texture, excessive sweating, abnormal hair distribution, nervousness, tremors, and need for hormone therapy
PSYCHIATRIC: Nervousness, mood change, depression, history of mental dysfunction or hallucinations