NTI Recorded Session NTI25285

Exploring Variations in Disease Presentation Across Different Populations

Author(s): Bridget Acquah-Baidoo

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP B 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Monitoring, Skin/Wound Care

Population: Not Applicable (non-clinical topics)

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

Providing the highest level of care to all patients is a standard of practice in the ICU. To achieve this adequately and in a timely way, constant assessments, noticing and intervening in subtle changes in patients remain a crucial part of this care provision. Limited literature and exposure to pigmented skin cause delays and mistakes. A step-by-step approach and key elements to look for in assessing pigmented skin are discussed in this presentation. This presentation utilizes contrasting images and case studies and highlights key elements to demonstrate effective assessments in pigmented skins.

Objectives

  • Explain recognition and assessment of clinical signs of deterioration and variance in different skin tones.
  • Describe major variations between disease presentations in pigmented skins and understand how these variations impact assessment.
  • Develop skills in using objective measures, hemodynamic monitoring and laboratory tests, to ensure comprehensive and accurate evaluation.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

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