Physical Assessment in Health Care and Nursing Role and Scope (Due 24 hours)

1) Minimum 7 full pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per page

           Part 1: minimum 1 page
           Part 2: minimum 1 page
           Part 3: minimum 1 page
           Part 4: minimum 1 page
           Part 5: minimum 3 pages (Due 48 hours)

   Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms
         All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph
         Bulleted responses are not accepted
         Don’t write in the first person 
         Don’t copy and paste the questions.
         Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 
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4) Minimum 3 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites) 
 
Part 5: Include AACN, 2008
All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts. Different references are not allowed.

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next
Example:
Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX
Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 
Example:
Part 1.doc 
Part 2.doc
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
Part 1:  Physical  Assessment   in Health Care 

A patient has been brought to the emergency department in a comatose state. On assessment , she responds to painful pressure on her supraorbital arch; her arm attempts to remove pressure on the supraorbital arch; she moans and groans, but has no speech. 

1. Discuss the Glasgow Coma Scale 
2. How you interpret the findings on this patient.

Part 2:   Physical  Assessment   in Health Care  

While working in a college health office, the nurse should use opportunities to teach young men about testicular self-3xamination.
1. What instructions will you tell the male student about performing a testicular 3xam?
2. What abnormal finding on this  3xam should the nurse encourage the patient to report to their primary health care provider? 

Part 3:   Physical  Assessment   in Health Care  

The nurse must learn to distinguish acute pain from persistent pain and thoroughly investigate its cause. 
1. Discuss characteristics of acute pain and persistent pain.

Part 4:  Nursing Role and Scope

1. What is the importance of the legal system for nurses?

Part 5:   Physical  Assessment   in Health Care  

The purpose of this XXX is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the course. 
1.  Introduction (1/2 page)
Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses  BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy.
2. Course Reflection 

Reflect and reflect on your learning from the  Physical   Assessment in Health Care  on:

a. Implement holistic, patient centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management across the health illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare settings.
b.  Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network. 
c. Deliver compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences. 
d. Implement patient and family care around resolution of end of life and palliative care issues, such as symptom management, support of rituals, and respect for patient and family preferences. 
3. Conclusion (1/2 page)