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D222 Comprehensive Health Assessment Template
Comprehensive Health Assessment for Patients and Populations (C350)
Western Governors University
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D222: Comprehensive Health Assessment
Cheyanne Freed
College of Health Professions, Western Governors University
Dr. Dolores Northrup
April 17, 2023
D222: Comprehensive Health Assessment
D1. Health Promotion Justification
Recommended health promotion activities for this patient included diet and exercise in
pregnancy. These health promotion activities will benefit both the patient and her developing
fetus. Assessment findings that support the appropriateness of these recommended changes the
patient being overweight and being pregnant.
It is recommended in pregnancy to get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic
exercise per week during pregnancy and the postpartum period per U. Department of Health
and Human Services (2018). The benefits of exercise during pregnancy will aide in reducing the
risk of excessive weight gain, gestational diabetes, and can reduce the risk of postpartum
depression. Frequent moderate exercise can also reduce the risk of developing blood clots and
hypertension in pregnancy. Examples of moderate intensity excerise are brisk walking, yoga,
water aerobics and bike riding. All types of exercise should be disccused with a patients provider
especially during pregnancy to avoid harm to the patient or their developing fetus.
Diet in pregnancy also plays a key role in the health and well-being of the patient and her
developing fetus. Making sure to eat a well-balanced diet of fresh fruits and vegatables, low fat
dairy products and protein. The patient should avoid foods and drinks full of added sugars and
saturated fats. Pregnant patients should avoid certain fish such as bigeye tuna, marlin, shark,
swordfish and tilefish due to their high levels of mercury per the Office of Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion (2023). Babies exposed to mercury in the womb can have brain damage,
and hearing and vision problems. Pregnant patients should also drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
References
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2023, February). Eat healthy during pregnancy: Quick tips. Eat Healthy During Pregnancy: Quick tips - MyHealthfinder. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from health/myhealthfinder/pregnancy/nutrition-and- physical-activity/eat-healthy-during-pregnancy-quick-tips
U. Department of Health and Human Services. (2018). Health. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from health/sites/default/files/2019- 09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf?ref=wakeout
D222 Comprehensive Health Assessment Template
Course: Comprehensive Health Assessment for Patients and Populations (C350)
University: Western Governors University
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