Identify your references in APA format. Use references not just opinion.

Assignment 1

Description

Aging Adult Case Study

A 68-year-old client lives alone and is independent with all ADLs, has no restrictions for mobility, and is competent, and oriented x4. The client is on a fixed income, but has enough to manage a modest lifestyle. The client has family and social supports but is very independent and is proud of her self-reliance. The client’s height is 5’ 6”, weight is 210 lb. / 95.25 kg.

Please answer the following:

• What is the client’s BMI?

• Identify what screening tools you would use to assess nutritional and exercise knowledge, and why?

• Identify two client outcomes that are reasonable, measurable and realistic

• Identify 3 nursing interventions for each client outcome and give rationales

• Identify what weakness in the client’s life and supports may be impacting the client’s activity and diet?

• What referrals would you make and why?

• Identify your references in APA format. Use references not just opinion.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1500 to 1750 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

Additional Resources:

• Eat Better Move Better Guide

• Eat Better Move Better Part 2

Bickley, L. (2017). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history-taking (12th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 978-1469893419 – CHAPTER 20