Custom Writing Service-Developmental and Nutritional Assessment
In this module, there is a focus on developmental, cultural, spiritual, and nutritional assessment. As a practicing nurse, you perform daily assessments for your patients; however, little emphasis may be placed on the aforementioned assessment areas. In this case study, your assessment will focus on the patient’s developmental and nutritional needs.
Imagine that you are a clinic nurse. A healthy appearing 18-year-old man presents for a college physical examination. He is 5’8” tall, weighs 210 pounds, and is well-groomed with minimal facial acne. When asked about his usual recreational activities, he says, “I love to play video games with my girlfriend and go out to eat.” He describes his favorite foods as pizza and ice cream. When asked about future plans, he says he has been accepted at the local state university and will major in electrical engineering just like his Dad did. He says he is excited to go to college and that he obtained good grades in school.
Identify the patient’s major developmental age and tasks.
Determine his progress in successfully accomplishing these tasks or milestones as well as the best communication strategies to use for a patient of his age.
Classify normal and abnormal nutritional findings (e.g., BMI).
Describe evidence-based interventions to address any abnormal nutritional assessment findings.
