Reference no: EM133969149
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to promote clinical judgment in connection with the nursing process. The student will be able to demonstrate the application of connecting concepts, prioritizing nursing care and intentional decision making.
Course outcomes CO 1: Demonstrate the nursing process while providing basic care to individuals and families reflecting different stages of the life span in extended care, acute care, and community-based settings. (PO 1) Get dependable, budget-friendly assignment help-starting today!
CO3: Demonstrate communication skills necessary for interaction with other health team members and for providing basic nursing care to individuals and families. (PO 3)
CO4: Incorporate critical thinking skills into clinical nursing practice. (PO 4)
Introduction of Disease
(10 points/10%)
Age and reason for hospitalization (medical diagnosis).
Nursing concept connected to reason for hospitalization.
Brief review of underlying pathophysiology.
Describe what functional changes can happen as part of the disorder.
Describe what complications can happen as part of the disorder.
Include scholarly citation(s)/ reference to support information.
Safety-Communication-Infection Control (16 points/16%) Provide specific communication elements used when providing care for this client.
Provide specific safety concerns identified when providing care for this client.
Provide infection control practices followed when providing care for this client.
Assessing: Recognize/Identify Cues (15 points/15%) Provide four (4) cues identified during your comprehensive head to toe assessment (abnormal assessment findings, labs, diagnostics, etc.)
Cue 1
Cue 2
Cue 3
Cue 4
Provide (1) cue identified during your comprehensive assessment that is a psychosocial need.
Psychosocial Cue
Nursing Diagnosis: Analyze Cues/ Prioritize Hypothesis (20 points/ 20%) From your previous list, select 3 cues as areas of concern for this client.
Prioritize your cues/ areas of concern.
Cue/ area of concern that is high priority
Cue/ area of concern that is medium priority
Cue/ area of concern that focuses on psychosocial needs.
Provide a short summary rationale explaining why these areas of concern were chosen and their connection to the client.