In this
assignment, you will be completing a health assessment on an older adult. To
complete this assignment, do the following:
Perform a health
history on an older adult. Students who do not work in an acute setting may
“practice” these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor,
friend, colleague, or loved one. (If an older individual is not available, you
may choose a younger individual).
Complete a
physical examination of the client using the “Health History and
Examination” assignment resource. Use the “Functional Health Pattern
Assessment” resource as a guideline to assist you in completing the
template.
Document findings
of complete physical examination in Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation
(SBAR) format. Refer to the sample SBAR Template located on the National Nurse
Leadership Council website at
https://www.ihs.gov/nnlc/includes/themes/newihstheme/display_objects/documents/resources/SBARTEMPLATE.pdf
as a guide.
Document the
findings of the physical examination in the assessment worksheet.
Using the
“Health History and Examination” assignment resource, provide the
physical examination findings summary with planned interventions for the
client. Include any community services in the interventions.
APA format is not
required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment
uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
NRS-434VN-R-Functional-Health-Pattern-Assessment-Student.docx
NRS-434VN-R-IndividualHealthHistoryandExaminationAssignment-Student.docx
