Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.
Similar aspects: Same head to toe assessment.
Different aspects:BMI is not appropriate for assessment of nutritional status of the child hence the degree of malnutrition can be assess in the child.
For child assessment parents can be accompany with the child.
Demonstrate on the doll before assessing the child .
Child needs some extra aspects before assessment to make child comfortable.
Communication:
For adult just inform the procedure of assessment and while performing give them instructions they can follow.
For child make parent along with the child .
Before assessment talk and play with the child to remove the fear.
Provide play things to the child that will engage the child in assessment.
Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing...
Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.
Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.
Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.
The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500‐750‐word paper, examine the needs of a school‐aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare the physical assessments among school‐aged children. Describe how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of the child. Choose a child between the ages of 5...
The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following: Compare the physical assessments among school-aged children. Describe how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of the child. Choose a child between the ages of 5...
NURS 213 Fundamentals Il Clinical Body System Presentation at Clinical Site Respiratory Assessment The main focus of this presentation is on the respiratory system. You will be responsible for completing a respiratory assessment on your classmate related to the case study described below Case study The nurse is caring for a patient who is coughing up greenish-yellow sputum. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath. The nurse found the patient to have decreased breath sounds on the right side...
quize 1. A nurse educator is conducting a learning needs assessment prior to teaching a group. To collect information quickly while safeguarding individual privacy, the nurse educator should use which method? a. Structured interviews b. Questionnaires c. Focus groups d. Observations 2. A child needs to learn about self-care related to a recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which assessment question, based on Gardner’s eight types of intelligence, should the nurse ask the child’s parents to determine the child’s preferred learning...
Crystal Acton, a 27-year-old married woman, pregnant with her first child, presents at the OB/GYN clinic for her first prenatal visit. The nurse-midwife begins her assessment of this patient by documenting a medical and family history. Mrs. Acton states that the only medication she is taking is a multivitamin with folic acid daily. She has no family history of breast, ovarian, or vaginal cancer. While performing the physical assessment, the nurse-midwife notes a thrill over the thyroid gland, which feels...
Crystal Acton, a 27-year-old married woman, pregnant with her first child, presents at the OB/GYN clinic for her first prenatal visit. The nurse-midwife begins her assessment of this patient by documenting a medical and family history. Mrs. Acton states that the only medication she is taking is a multivitamin with folic acid daily. She has no family history of breast, ovarian, or vaginal cancer. While performing the physical assessment, the nurse-midwife notes a thrill over the thyroid gland, which feels...
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2. What assessment findings would indicate that the appendix has or is about to rupture? Discuss how this would impact the nursing plan of care for the pediatric patient. 3. Describe at least three pain scales which can be used in pediatric pain assessment. Of the three, which would be most appropriate to use with the early school-aged child (six to eight years of age)? 4. What developmental factors need to be considered when assessing a child's self-rating...