End-of-life care becomes an issue at some point for elderly patients. Even with the emergence of palliative care programs and hospice programs, most elderly people do not die in their own home as is their preference. What are the reasons for this trend? Discuss what you can do as a nurse to support your patients […]

Describe characteristics of the aging process. Recommend strategies for supporting patients in end-of-life care. Apply use of a focused assessment to an assigned individual patient. Describe the characteristics of the aging process. Explain how some of the characteristics may lead to elder abuse (memory issues, vulnerability, etc.). Discuss the types of consideration a nurse must […]

Within the Shadow Health platform, complete the Comprehensive Assessment. The estimated average time to complete this assignment each time is 3 hours. Please note, this is an average time. Some students may need longer. This clinical experience is a comprehensive exam. Students must score at the level of “Proficient” in the Shadow Health Digital Clinical […]

For the middle-aged adult, exercise can reduce the risk of various health problems. Choose two at-risk health issues that regular physical exercise and activity can help prevent and manage. Discuss the prevalence of each of these health problems in society today. Describe measures that you would take as a nurse to assist patients with health […]

Topic 4: Health Assessment Of The Young And Middle-Aged Adult Objectives: Discuss strategies to reduce at-risk behavior in adults. Evaluate assessment of diverse populations. Perform and document a comprehensive health assessment. You are admitting a 19-year-old female college student to the hospital for fevers. Using the patient information provided, choose a culture unfamiliar to you […]