REQUIRED UNIFORM ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES
PART 1: THE HEALTH HISTORY
PURPOSE
Before any nursing plan of care or intervention can be implemented or evaluated, the nurse assesses the individual through the collection of both subjective and objective data. The data collected are used to determine areas of need or problems to be addressed by the nursing care plan. This assignment will focus on collecting subjective assessment data, synthesizing the data, and on identifying health/wellness priorities based on the findings. The purpose of the assignment is two-fold:
To recognize the interrelationships of subjective data (physiological, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and developmental) affecting health and wellness
To reflect on the interactive process between self and client when conducting a health assessment
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2. Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to integrate clinical judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of nursing process while obtaining a physical assessment. (PO 4, 8)
CO 3. Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning (PO 1)
CO 4. Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO 3)
CO 6. Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO 2, 3)
DUE DATE: Please See Course Calendar.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 50 points.
PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT:
A Health History Worksheet that can be used to help you organize the Family Medical History information you will obtain from the Adult Participant is located in the Resources section of the Expand page for Unit 2. The use of this tool is
