N495 Health Assessment All Modules Discussion

Question

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Module 1 Discussion

Why is there increasing emphasis on nutrition and exercise for middle aged and aging families? Why is it more significant than 30 years ago?

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length.

DQ1 UMBO – 2

DQ1 PLG – 5

DQ1 CLO – 6

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Module 2 Discussion

The CDC and Healthy People 2020 continue to educate on the importance, the improved ease of access and insurance coverage for screenings and vaccinations. It is the responsibility of nurses to engage our ageing adults in self-advocating for services that benefit the individual and community health. How can you, as a registered nurse, impact older adults to encourage routine vaccination? What impact does this have on the community as a whole?

DQ1UMBO – 2

DQ1 PLG – 5

DQ1 CLO – 7

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Module 3 Discussion

After reviewing the Psychosocial Care of the Elderly source found in the Learning Materials in Module 3, discuss surprising facts about the psychosocial care of the aging. Did you originally consider any of these as myths, when in reality they are based on evidence? How can nurses influence attitudes among caregivers and the public about aging?

DQ1 UMBO – 2

DQ1 PLG – 5

DQ1 CLO – 3

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Module 4 Discussion

Complete a self-assessment regarding your own physical activity based on the website information in Module 4 Overview and Readings. Analyze if you are meeting the recommendations and achieving the goals. In your reflection, consider these questions:

How you are meeting the goals?

What are the barriers if you aren’t meeting the goals?

What you could implement to meet those goals?

What are some creative ideas for physical activities that you could include in your life?

Share with the class a physical activity you have always wanted to engage in but just never have completed. What are some creative ideas to eliminate barriers in engaging in this physical activity?

DQ1 UMBO – 1, 2, 3

DQ1 PLG – 1, 6

DQ1 CLO – 2, 3

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Module 5 Discussion

As nurses, we need to find effective ways to handle our stress. Explain how stress has affected you personally. How do you manage stress in your life? Are there other activities you could incorporate into daily routine to reduce stress?

DQ1 UMBO – 3

DQ1 PLG – 1

DQ1 CLO – 1, 2

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Module 6 Discussion

Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative periods, and hospital-acquired infections and more. Discuss in detail three potential hazards for this population while in the hospital and identify potential prevention strategies for each hazard.

DQ1 UMBO – 2

DQ1 PLG – 5

DQ1 CLO – 6, 7

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Module 7 Discussion

As nurses we complete physical assessment on a routine basis, even though they are typically focused assessments. What type of technology have you seen utilized in your assessment process that assists in your effectiveness to communicate findings both orally and written format? If no technology, how do you ensure effective communication for assessment findings?

DQ1 UMBO – 3, 5

DQ1 PLG – 1, 3

DQ1 CLO – 4, 5

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Module 8 Discussion

In general, what findings in the physical assessment of a healthy older adult do you expect to be different than that of a healthy 35-year-old?

DQ1 UMBO – 2

DQ1 PLG – 5

DQ1 CLO – 6