Health Assessment Discussion Paper
Health Assessment Discussion Paper
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO1: Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1)
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CO5: Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation. (PO #6)
Points
This assignment is worth a total of 200 points.
Due Date
The Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile is to be submitted at the end of Week 2.
Disclaimer
When completing a Lifestyle and Health Profile on an actual client, it is essential that the information is accurate and all areas are addressed. **Please note that for this assignment, a few sections containing sensitive information have been marked optional.** This assignment will only be shared for academic-related purposes, and will not be seen by your classmates. However, if you wish to leave any of the areas marked “option to not respond” blank, points will not be deducted. All areas not marked as optional must be completed for full credit. Contact your instructor if you have any questions or concerns. Health Assessment Discussion Paper
Directions
- Download the required NR305 Week 2 Personal Lifestyle Form March19 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. You will document your responses to the profile using this MS Word document.
- Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile, using yourself as the client. Please document your responses professionally, as you would in a client’s actual health record. Provide enough information to have answered the questions completely. For clarity, write full sentences in your documentation. To receive full credit, all questions must be addressed, except for those indicated as optional. If a question does not apply to you, please indicate this in the findings as “N/A”.
- Once you have completed the profile, type your answers to the three questions listed under the form. APA format is not a requirement, however, please write in paragraph form when appropriate. Sentence structure, spelling, and grammar are important.
- You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
- Save the completed form by clicking on Save as and add your last name to the file name, for example, NR305_W2_Personal_ Lifestyle_Form_Smith.
- Submit the completed form to the Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile form by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2. Please post questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forums so the entire class may view the answers.
**Academic Integrity Reminder**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on the page.
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NR305Week2_Personal_Lifestyle_Form_March191.docxChamberlain College of Nursing NR305 Health Assessment
Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile
NOTE: Please do NOT remove any of the text on this form. Do NOT use any other form but this one. Fill it in and submit in its entirety to aid in its grading.
Your Name: Date:
Your Instructor’s Name:
Purpose: This assignment is to help you gain insight regarding the influence of an individual’s lifestyle and health-related practices, on their opportunities for health promotion. You are to obtain a lifestyle and health practices profile using yourself as the client, and then practice analyzing the data to formulate a health promotion nursing diagnosis.
Disclaimer : When completing a Lifestyle and Health Profile on an actual client, it is essential that the information is accurate and all areas are addressed. ** Please note that for this assignment, a few sections containing sensitive information have been marked optional.** This assignment will only be shared for academic-related purposes, and will not be seen by your classmates. However, if you wish to leave any of the areas marked “option to not respond” blank, points will not be deducted. All areas not marked as optional must be completed for full credit. Contact your visiting professor if you have any questions or concerns.
Directions : Refer to the Personal Life and Health Practices Profile guidelines and grading rubric found in Course Resources to complete the information below. This assignment is worth 200 points.
Type your answers on this form. Click Save as and save the file with the assignment name and your last name, e.g., “NR305_Week2_Personal_ Lifestyle_Form_Smith”. When you are finished, submit the form to the Life and Health Practices Profile Dropbox by the deadline indicated in your guidelines. Post questions in the Q & A Forum or contact your instructor if you have questions about this assignment. Health Assessment Discussion Paper
1: Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile (130 Points)
Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile below, using yourself as the client. Please document your responses professionally, as you would in a client’s actual health record. Provide enough information to have answered the questions completely. For clarity, write full sentences in your documentation. All questions in each section must be addressed, except for those indicated as optional. If a question does not apply to you, please indicate this in the findings as “N/A”. Health Assessment Discussion Paper
Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile Description of Typical Day Findings Briefly describe your typical daily routine from the time you wake up until bedtime. Nutrition and Weight Management Questions Findings What do you eat in a typical day? What type of foods do you prefer, how often do you eat throughout the day, and about how much do you eat? Do you eat out frequently, or mainly prepare meals at home? If you eat out, what type of restaurants do you usually eat at? Do you tend to eat only when hungry? Have you noticed if your eating habits change when you are stressed, bored, or depressed? Who typically purchase and prepares the food you eat? What type of fluids do you usually drink? How much? Activity and Exercise Questions Findings Describe your daily activity patterns. Do you follow an exercise plan? If yes, what types of exercise, for what duration, and how often? Do you have physical limitations that do not allow you to follow a moderately strenuous exercise program? **option to not respond**
What type of activities do you enjoy for recreation and leisure? Sleep and Rest Questions Findings Describe your typical sleeping patterns. Do you have trouble falling asleep? About how many hours of sleep do you get each night? Do you typically feel well-rested during the day? Do you nap during the day? How often and for how long? Do you have routine at night that helps you fall asleep? Substance Use Questions Findings How much alcohol do you consume on the average? **option to not respond**
Do you consume beverages containing caffeine? If so, how often and how much? Do you currently or have you ever smoked or used any form nicotine products? For how long? How many packs per week? Tell me about any past efforts to quit.
Have you ever taken a medication that was not prescribed to you? If so, explain. Do you currently use, or have you ever used, recreational drugs? If so, describe.
**option to not respond**
Do you take vitamins or herbs or any other supplements? If so, what are they? Self-Care Questions Findings Describe your best talents and abilities? How do you feel about yourself? Your appearance? What are some examples of activities you do to keep yourself safe and healthy? Or to prevent disease? (i.e., I apply sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.)
Do you practice safe sex? *option to not respond**
How often do you schedule routine medical check-ups and screenings? How often do you visit the dentist? How often do you schedule a vision screening? Social Questions Findings What do you do to relax? With whom do you socialize frequently? Are you involved in community activities? Do you feel like you have enough time to socialize? What do you consider to be your contribution to society? Relationship Questions Findings Who are the most important people in your life? Describe their relationship to you. What was it like growing up in your family? If applicable, describe any relationship you have with a spouse or significant other. **option to not respond**
If applicable, describe the relationship you have with your children. **option to not respond**
If applicable, describe your relationship with your in-laws. **option to not respond**
Do you have any pets? Describe your role in your family. Values and Beliefs Questions Findings What is most important to you in life? What do you hope to accomplish in your lifetime? Do you currently affiliate with a religion? Is this important to you? **option to not respond**
What gives you strength and hope? Education and Work Questions Findings Tell me about your educational background. Do you have future educational goals or plans? If applicable, tell me about your work. What are your responsibilities? Do you enjoy your work? Describe your relationship with your co-workers. Do you experience work-related stress? Does your current income meet your needs? **option to not respond**
Stress and Coping Questions Findings Describe what makes you feel angry. How would you describe your stress level, overall? What do you do to manage anger and/or stress? Where do you turn for assistance in times of crisis? Environment Questions Findings Have you identified any risks in your home or neighborhood, or at your job? Are there risks associated with any of your leisure or recreational activities? What type of precautions do you take related to potential environmental hazards? (i.e., I wear a respirator mask in the factory where I work.)
Do you believe you are at risk of becoming a victim of violence? If yes, please explain. **option to not respond**
End of Profile. Please continue this assignment by answering the questions below. 2. Reflect on this experience (15 points)
The questions you answered in this profile are similar to those asked by nurses in practice settings every day. In 1-2 paragraphs, describe how it felt to put yourself in the client’s shoes. Did you feel vulnerable? Were some of the questions difficult to answer? Did you wonder why certain questions needed to be asked? Include some specific examples in your discussion. Health Assessment Discussion Paper
3. Analyze your responses (45 points)
Carefully review your responses in the profile. In 1-2 paragraphs, provide an overall summary of the findings. Then, describe at least 2 opportunities you have identified for seeking a higher level of health. Provide some detail as to what prompted you to make your selections.
4. Write one health promotion nursing diagnosis (10 points)
Based on your analysis in #3, write one health promotion nursing diagnosis.
(Use the formula: “Readiness for enhanced ______ related to ________.”)
NR305_W2_Personal_Lifestyle_Form Rev. 8/2018 KC 1 Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR
305
Health Assessment
NR305_ W2_Personal Lifestyle -Form
Rev. 8/2018
KC
1
Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile
NOTE: Please do NOT remove any of the text on this form.
Do NOT use any other form but this one.
Fill it in and submit in its entirety to aid in its grading.
Your Name:
Date:
Your Instructor’s Name:
Purpose:
This assignment is to help you gain insight regarding the influence of an individual’s lifestyle and health related practices, on their opportunities for health promotion
. You are to obtain a lifestyle and health practices profile using
yourself as the client, and then practice analyzing the data to formulate a health promotion nursing diagnosis.
Disclaimer: When completing a Lifestyle and Health Profile on an actual client, it is essential that the information is accurate and all areas are addressed
.
**
Please note that for this assignment, a few sections containing sensitive information have been marked optional.
**
This assignment will only be shared for academic
–
related purposes, and will not be seen by your classmates. However, if you wish to leave any of the areas marked
“
option to not respond” blank, points will not be deducted.
All areas not marked as optional must be completed for full credit.
Contact your visiting professor if you have any questions or concerns.
Directions: Refer to the Personal Life and Health Practices Profile guidelines and grading rubric found in
Course Resources to complete the information below.
This assignment is worth 200 points.
Type your answers on this form. Click Save as and save the file with the assignment name and your last
name, e.g., “NR305_Week2_Personal
_
Lifestyle_Form_Smith”
.
When you are finished, submit the form to the Life and Health Practices Profile
Dropbox by the deadline indicated in your guidelines. Post questions in the Q
&
A Forum or contact your instructor if you have questions about this assignment.
1:
Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile
(130 Points)
Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile below, using yourself as the client.
Please document your responses professionally, as you would in a client’s actual health record.
Provide enough information to have answered the questions completely. For clarity, write full sentences in your documentation.
All questions in each section must be addressed, except for those indicated as optional.
If a question does not apply to you, please indicate this in the findings as
“
N/A
”
.
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR305 Health Assessment
NR305_W2_Personal_Lifestyle_Form Rev. 8/2018 KC 1
Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile
NOTE: Please do NOT remove any of the text on this form. Do NOT use any other form but this one. Fill it
in and submit in its entirety to aid in its grading.
Your Name: Date:
Your Instructor’s Name:
Purpose: This assignment is to help you gain insight regarding the influence of an individual’s lifestyle
and health-related practices, on their opportunities for health promotion. You are to obtain a lifestyle
and health practices profile using yourself as the client, and then practice analyzing the data to
formulate a health promotion nursing diagnosis.
Disclaimer: When completing a Lifestyle and Health Profile on an actual client, it is essential that the
information is accurate and all areas are addressed. **Please note that for this assignment, a few
sections containing sensitive information have been marked optional.** This assignment will only be
shared for academic-related purposes, and will not be seen by your classmates. However, if you wish to
leave any of the areas marked “option to not respond” blank, points will not be deducted. All areas not
marked as optional must be completed for full credit. Contact your visiting professor if you have any
questions or concerns.
Directions: Refer to the Personal Life and Health Practices Profile guidelines and grading rubric found in
Course Resources to complete the information below. This assignment is worth 200 points.
Type your answers on this form. Click Save as and save the file with the assignment name and your last
name, e.g., “NR305_Week2_Personal_ Lifestyle_Form_Smith”. When you are finished, submit the form
to the Life and Health Practices Profile Dropbox by the deadline indicated in your guidelines. Post
questions in the Q & A Forum or contact your instructor if you have questions about this assignment.
1: Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile (130 Points)
Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile below, using yourself as the client. Please document your
responses professionally, as you would in a client’s actual health record. Provide enough information to
have answered the questions completely. For clarity, write full sentences in your documentation. All
questions in each section must be addressed, except for those indicated as optional. If a question does
not apply to you, please indicate this in the findings as “N/A”. Health Assessment Discussion Paper