Health Assessment (NSG 121)

Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives: Describe and utilize the nursing process and the role of the nurse as it applies to health assessment, and health promotion. Apply relevant anatomy and physiology to the health assessment process. Differentiate normal assessment findings, variations from normal, and cultural and lifespan differences. Develop effective patient and interprofessional communication skills. Distinguish evidence-based techniques and findings applicable to the assessment of adult patients. Maintain patient safety throughout the process of health assessment. Utilize technology/information to facilitate health assessment and documentation. Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations: 250 word discussion

Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives: Describe and utilize the nursing process and the role of the nurse as it applies to health assessment, and health promotion. Apply relevant anatomy and physiology to the health assessment process. Differentiate normal assessment findings, variations from normal, and cultural and lifespan differences. Develop effective patient and interprofessional communication skills. Distinguish evidence-based techniques and findings applicable to the assessment of adult patients. Maintain patient safety throughout the process of health assessment. Utilize technology/information to facilitate health assessment and documentation. Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations:

Using the Ballard Gestational Age Assessment Tool, the nurse determines that a 15-minute old client has a gestational age of 42 weeks. Based on this finding, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A. Provide blow by oxygen. B.Draw arterial blood gases  C.Obtain a capillary blood glucose  D.Apply a pulse ox meter to foot

Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives: Describe and utilize the nursing process and the role of the nurse as it applies to health assessment, and health promotion. Apply relevant anatomy and physiology to the health assessment process. Differentiate normal assessment findings, variations from normal, and cultural and lifespan differences. Develop effective patient and interprofessional communication skills. Distinguish evidence-based techniques and findings applicable to the assessment of adult patients. Maintain patient safety throughout the process of health assessment. Utilize technology/information to facilitate health assessment and documentation. Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations: For each of the learning objectives, provide an example from your clinical experience and how you applied the material learned in this course.

Please provide the answer and a rationale (with reference) to count as a peer response. While assessing a client's skin integrity, the nurse notes a reddened area over the sacrum that blanches with pressure. What is the initial action by the nurse? a) Apply a barrier cream to the area b) Document the finding and continue monitoring c) Reposition the client to relieve pressure d) Initiate a wound care consult

Please provide the answer and a rationale (with reference) to count as a peer response. A client with diabetes mellitus reports numbness and tingling in their feet. Which additional assessment should the nurse perform? a) Skin integrity assessment b) Blood glucose monitoring c) Peripheral vascular assessment d) Respiratory assessment