Category: Health & Medical

Assessment of Older Adult

Description

The assignment is worth 225 points or 22.5% of the overall course grade.

The assignment is an assessment of an older adult, through communication and observation, using standardized assessment tools. You will need access to a person at least 55 years of age to complete the assignment. The person could be a friend, neighbor, or relative, but not yourself. All personal identifiable information should not be included. A health history and identification of the patients concern/concerns is followed by the use of appropriate standardized assessment tool/tools. Patient-centered interventions are then planned with expected outcomes and evaluation criteria identified.

Review the grading rubric below for required elements of the assignment. Submit the assignment by 11:59 PM MT Sunday of week 4.

This assignment focuses on:

CO1 Identify standardized assessment tools and nursing theory to assess individual aging patterns, functional status, and transition phases of aging adults (PO1, PO7)

CO2 Discuss effective communication techniques with patients, families, and the interprofessional team in the care of older adults (PO6, PO8)

CO4 Critically evaluate emerging information, research evidence, and best practices, to promote health and safety of older adults (PO1, PO3)

CO5 Analyze risks and benefits of care decisions, including living environment, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, the older adult, families, and caregivers (PO6, PO7)

CO6 Plan patient-centered care to maximize health, independence and quality of life, considering the patients wishes, expectations, resources, cultural traditions and strengths (PO2, PO6, PO8)

Instructions

1. Introduction identify patient demographics (age, gender, ethnic or cultural background, current living arrangements, and current medical concerns or chronic illness).
2. Begin by viewing the
3. Assess your patient using the Fulmer SPICES Assessment Tool and report findings.
4. Based on the Fulmer SPICES Assessment checklist results, identify one or more areas needing further evaluation.
5. Choose an appropriate assessment tool to further evaluate the area/areas of concern. Various assessment tools have been discussed in previous weeks, listed in the Touhy and Jett (2020) textbook, and some are available at the . A tool utilized at your work location might also be utilized if appropriate. Perform the appropriate assessment and describe the use of the tool and results.
6. Identify two nursing diagnoses based on assessment findings and for each of the two nursing diagnoses identify one patient-centered intervention.
7. Identify the expected outcomes of the interventions and how the intervention would be evaluated. Discuss how, based on scholarly evidence, the interventions will maximize health, independence, and quality of life, considering the patients wishes, expectations, resources, cultural traditions, and strengths.
8. Summary – Discuss the overall experience of assessing the older adult. Provide a tip or strategy for successful assessments of older adults.
9. Paper is to be 3-5 pages in length excluding the title and reference pages. References include a minimum of 2 current (within the past 5 years) scholarly resources.
10. Title page, citations, and references consistent with APA 7th edition format.
11. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work.
12. 80/20 Rule Compliance.

If we experience a lack of protein in the body, what type of food should we consume to meet our protein needs?

After studying , discuss the following:

• According to American Indian and Alaskan Native beliefs, what are the causes of illness?
• Describe some plants and herbs that are used for healing.
• Describe what medicine men are and their approach to healing.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

• Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
  

  Read

  • Ritter, L.A., & Graham, D.H. (2023). Multicultural Health (3rd ed.). San Diego, CA: Cognella
    • Chapter 7

  Watch

  • National Cancer Institute. (2016, Oct 3). Addressing cancer disparities among Americana Indian and Alaska native populations [Video]. YouTube.
    
    

  Supplemental Materials & Resources

  • Heart disease and American Indians/Alaska Natives – The Office of Minority Health. (2021, February 11). HHS

Comprehensive approach for the topic.

From 15 to 20 slides, not including the title page or the references.

Have at least five references at the end (peer-reviewed articles).

Include Saudi health financing experience.

Add more figures (including speaker notes), fewer words in the slides, and critical analysis for the topic.

Add legislations, rules and regulations.

Comprehensive approach for the topic.

From 15 to 20 slides, not including the title page or the references.

Have at least five references at the end (peer-reviewed articles).

Include Saudi health financing experience.

Add more figures (including speaker notes), fewer words in the slides, and critical analysis for the topic.

this question is from plant kingdom and answer is chla;chld;and r-phycoerythrin

please only do part ONE and FOUR only

Observation (max 250 words)

Summarize exactly what was seen under the microscope. Use descriptive, objective language.

Analysis (max 500 words)

Interpret your findings. Explain clinical significance (association with diseases) with literature references if appropriate.

please only do part ONE and FOUR only

Observation (max 250 words)

Summarize exactly what was seen under the microscope. Use descriptive, objective language.

Analysis (max 500 words)

Interpret your findings. Explain clinical significance (association with diseases) with literature references if appropriate.

Please respond to these 2 different discussions separately. The response should be minimum 250 words per discussion paper (not including references ).

references must be cited in APA format 7th Edition and must include a minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5 years.

REFERENCES Must have DOI Numbers for professor to look them up

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