Health Assessment

Nocturia (derived from Latin nox, night, and Greek [τα] ούρα, urine), also called nycturia (Greek νυκτουρία), is the need to get up during the night in order to urinate, thus interrupting sleep. Its occurrence is more frequent in the elderly. Nocturia could result simply from too much liquid intake before going to bed, or it could be a symptom of a larger problem, such as urinary incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, diabetes, benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer.

"limping" Claudication refers to cramplike pains in the calves caused by poor circulation of the blood to the leg muscles.

Thrombophlebitis is phlebitis (vein inflammation) related to a blood clot or thrombus. When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known as "Thrombophlebitis migrans"

Oliguria and anuria are the decreased or absent production of urine, respectively. The decreased production of urine may be a sign of dehydration, renal failure or urinary obstruction/urinary retention.

Dysuria refers to any difficulty in urination. It is sometimes accompanied by pain. It is most often a result of an infection of the urinary tract.

Excessive fluid output in given amount of time

Menorrhagia is an abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period. Causes may be due to abnormal blood clotting, disruption of normal hormonal regulation of periods or disorders of the endometrial lining of the womb. Depending upon the cause, it may be associated with abnormally painful periods (dysmenorrhoea).

Primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that occurs in otherwise healthy women (Wright et al. 2003). This type of pain is not related to any specific problems with the uterus or other pelvic organs. Secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that is attributed to some underlying disease process or structural abnormality either within or outside the uterus

Painful sexual intercourse, due to medical or psychological causes.

Sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect

Abnormally large (poly-) intake of fluids by mouth.

Excessive hunger and abnormally large (poly-) intake of solids by mouth

ADLs, lifestyle, environment: self-esteem, activity, sleep/rest, nutrition/elimination, interpersonal relationships/resources, spiritual resource, coping and stress management, personal habits, alcohol, street drugs, environment/hazards, intimate partner violence, occupational health

1.biographic data 2. source of history 3. reason for seeking care 4. present health or history of present illness. 5. past health; childhood illnesses, serious accidents, chronic illnesses, serious illnesses, operations or hospitalizations, immunizations, allergies, medications. 6. developmental history 7. nutritional hisotry 8. Family hisotry 9. review of systems

1. general; wt loss/gain, colds, ear infections, illnesses, energy level, behavior change. 2. skin; birthmarks, skin disease, pigment change, moles, rash 3. head; headache, head injury, dizziness. 4. eyes; strabismus, diplopia, pain, redness, discharge 5. ears 6. nose and sinuses 7. mouth and throat 8. neck 9. breast 10. respiratory system 11. cardiovascular system; cyanosis, limitation of activity, dyspnea on exertions, palpitations, High BP 12. Gastrointestinal system 13. Urinary system 14. genital system 15. sexual health 16. musculoskeletal system 17. neurological: numbness, tingling 18. hematoogica: excessive bruising, lymph node swelling, exposure to toxic agents/radiation. 19. endocrine system: history of diabetes or thyroid disease, excessive hunger, thirty or urination, abnormal hair distribution, precocious or delayed puberty.