Answer To: please this assignment is from Comprehensive Health Assessment and Learning for Nursing Practice...
Dr Insiyah R. answered on Sep 19 2023
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Student ID: ____________
Unit Number: 11858
Unit Title: Comprehensive Health Assessment and Learning for Nurses
Assignment: 2. Assessment Activity and Reflection
Date submitted: __19/09/2023__________
Unit Convenor: Emily Wallis
UC Campus: Bruce/Sydney Hills
Use this template for your submission of assessment 2 for unit 11858.
Consider the patient case & Collect Cues/Information
Using the existing case data and your AI health interview data, identify at least five (5) cues related to the Pauline’s wellbeing (ie. not just physiological data)
1. Stress
2. Anxiety
3. Muscle pain
4. Palpitation
5. lethargy
Process information & Identify problems/issues (nursing diagnosis statements)
Using the health data gathered, develop three (3) actual or potential psychosocial or emotional health issue statements providing a rationale for each statement. (Maximum word count 400 including intext citations).
Actual or potential health issue statement (linking health issue and cues)
Rationale (supported by evidence - include intext citations here)
1. The patient exhibits signs of chronic stress, as evidenced by reports of persistent fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and frequent headaches
Chronic stress can manifest in various physical symptoms. Continuous exposure to stressors without adequate coping mechanisms can lead to physical complaints, disrupted sleep patterns, and other health issues (Jarvis,2023).
2. The patient shows potential signs of depression, indicated by expressed feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities, and social withdrawal.
Depression is a common emotional health issue and can be identified through both verbal cues from the patient and observable behavioural changes (Palati et al,2020). Early identification is crucial for timely intervention and support
3. The patient displays signs of social isolation, evidenced by a lack of supportive relationships, reluctance to engage in social activities, and verbalized feelings of loneliness.
Social isolation can significantly impact one's emotional well-being. A lack of social interaction or supportive relationships can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and potentially lead to more severe mental health issues (Jarvis,2023).
Establish Nursing Goals
Using relevant health/nursing literature describe two (2) evidence based therapeutic (safe and person-centred) nursing goals of care based on the actual/potential health issues identified from the assessment data analysed. (Maximum of 300 words including intext citations)
Nursing Goal Statements
How this nursing goal supports the wellbeing of the person (links to literature via intext citations here)
1. Management of Chronic Pain
According to the World Health Organization's guidelines on pain management, a multimodal approach that integrates pharmacological interventions, physical therapy, and psychological counseling often yields optimal results (Melnyk et al,2020). Nurses play a crucial role in this, monitoring medication efficacy, advocating for timely medication reviews, and educating patients on non-pharmacological pain management techniques. By setting a quantifiable target, nurses can track progress and adjust interventions as necessary, ensuring care remains person-centred
2. Mitigation of Depression in Elderly Patients
Rationale (Based on Literature): The Journal of Clinical Nursing has highlighted the efficacy of combined pharmacological and psycho-social interventions in managing depression among the elderly. Nurses, being at the forefront of patient care, can facilitate this by ensuring timely medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and coordinating with mental health professionals for therapy sessions (Van den Borst et al,2021). Additionally, nurses can play a pivotal role in organizing group...