Health History for an Older Adult
Colleen Hart, age 76
Analyze Scenario 3 for the specific challenges presented in gathering a patient health history.
What communication skills does a nurse need in this situation with an older adult? Include specific examples based on emotional intelligence.
Explain your specific goals with this older adult in terms of obtaining a health history.
What information would be a priority to obtain, and why?
What information would be a priority to obtain from the adult stepson if he joined the appointment, and why?
Thinking about the situation in the examining room at the end of Scenario 3, what would be your next steps to get the information you need to make a health assessment of this older adult? Explain your reasoning.
Health History for an Older Adult
Colleen Hart, age 76
Analyze Scenario 3 for the specific challenges presented in gathering a patient health history.
What communication skills does a nurse need in this situation with an older adult? Include specific examples based on emotional intelligence.
Explain your specific goals with this older adult in terms of obtaining a health history.
What information would be a priority to obtain, and why?
What information would be a priority to obtain from the adult stepson if he joined the appointment, and why?
Thinking about the situation in the examining room at the end of Scenario 3, what would be your next steps to get the information you need to make a health assessment of this older adult? Explain your reasoning.
Health History for an Older Adult
Colleen Hart, age 76
Analyze Scenario 3 for the specific challenges presented in gathering a patient health history.
What communication skills does a nurse need in this situation with an older adult? Include specific examples based on emotional intelligence.
Explain your specific goals with this older adult in terms of obtaining a health history.
What information would be a priority to obtain, and why?
What information would be a priority to obtain from the adult stepson if he joined the appointment, and why?
Thinking about the situation in the examining room at the end of Scenario 3, what would be your next steps to get the information you need to make a health assessment of this older adult? Explain your reasoning.
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