NRS 434VN Topic 5 Assignment Benchmark – Individual Client Health History and Examination
Details:
In this assignment,
you will be completing a health assessment on an older adult. To complete this
assignment, do the following:
1.
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).
2.
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.
3.
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.pdfas a guide.
4.
Document the findings
of the physical examination in the assessment worksheet.
5.
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.
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