Does that patient have any family?
Who is the patient’s primary contact if something was to happen?
Does the patient have any type of testing that they must be NPO for?
Does the patient need assistance eating, showering, or using the bathroom?
How does the patient take their pills? Swallows them or needs them crushed?
How is the patient tolerating their new medications? Any major changes in Blood Pressure, Heart Rate etc?
What PRN medications does the patient have?
Does the patient have pain? How are we controlling the pain? Medications, if so with what? When is it due next?
Can the patient go off the floor for testing without a nurse?
Is the patient a telemetry or non-monitored patient?
Does the patient leave the room and go outside?
How well does the patient walk on their own?
When was the last time the patient was out of bed?
Is the patient hard of hearing or have difficulty seeing?
Are there any outstanding doctor orders that need to be completed?
Does the patient have informed consent signed? (If patient is having surgery)
Is IV tuding dates still in date or do they need to be changed today?
Wound Care-Next Dressing Change Due?
Any concerns or requests you have about the patient?