Complete a physical examination of the client using the "Health History and Examination" assignment resource. Use the "Functional Health Pattern Assessment" resource as a guideline to assist you in completing the template.

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  • Perform a health history on an older adult. Students who do not work in an acute setting may “practice” these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one. (If an older individual is not available, you may choose a younger individual).
  • Complete a physical examination of the client using the “Health History and Examination” assignment resource. Use the “Functional Health Pattern Assessment” resource as a guideline to assist you in completing the template.
  • Document findings of complete physical examination in Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) format. Refer to the sample SBAR Template located on the National Nurse Leadership Council website at https://www.ihs.gov/nnlc/includes/themes/newihstheme/display_objects/documents/resources/SBARTEMPLATE.pdf as a guide.
  • Document the findings of the physical examination in the assessment worksheet.
  • Using the “Health History and Examination” assignment resource, provide the physical examination findings summary with planned interventions for the client. Include any community services in the interventions.
    • APA format is not required This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. NRS-434VN-R-Functional-Health-Pattern-Assessment-Student.docx NRS-434VN-R-IndividualHealthHistoryandExaminationAssignment-Student.docx]]>

    Complete a physical examination of the client using the “Health History and Examination” assignment resource. Use the “Functional Health Pattern Assessment” resource as a guideline to assist you in completing the template.

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    In this assignment, you will be completing a health assessment on an older adult. To complete this assignment, do the following:

    1. Perform a health history on an older adult. Students who do not work in an acute setting may “practice” these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one. (If an older individual is not available, you may choose a younger individual).
    2. Complete a physical examination of the client using the “Health History and Examination” assignment resource. Use the “Functional Health Pattern Assessment” resource as a guideline to assist you in completing the template.
    3. Document findings of complete physical examination in Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) format. Refer to the sample SBAR Template located on the National Nurse Leadership Council website at https://www.ihs.gov/nnlc/includes/themes/newihstheme/display_objects/documents/resources/SBARTEMPLATE.pdf as a guide.
    4. Document the findings of the physical examination in the assessment worksheet.
    5. Using the “Health History and Examination” assignment resource, provide the physical examination findings summary with planned interventions for the client. Include any community services in the interventions.

    APA format is not required

    This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

    NRS-434VN-R-Functional-Health-Pattern-Assessment-Student.docx NRS-434VN-R-IndividualHealthHistoryandExaminationAssignment-Student.docx

    What ethical ramifications should be considered in regard to future healthcare reform?

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    According to the American College of Emergency Physicians. (ACEP) (n.d.), “the enacted Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 has fueled ethical debate of several important controversial topics. Ethical issues of health care reform include moral foundations, cost containment, public health, access to care, ED crowding, and end-of-life issues.”

    Review the following article:

    ACEP. (n.d). The Ethics of Health Care Reform: Issues in Emergency – Medicine – An Information Paper. Retrieved from https://www.acep.org/Physician-Resources/Practice-Resources/Professionalism/Ethics/The-Ethics-of-Health-Care-Reform–Issues-in-Emergency—Medicine—An-Information-Paper/#sm.0000th8vp0ftfdf8vvz2euup84hoy

    • From a healthcare administrator perspective, discuss the ethical and moral issues presented in this article. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your rationale in detail.
    • What ethical ramifications should be considered in regard to future healthcare reform?

    , outline the changes you would make to increase access, increase quality, and decrease cost. Be sure to utilize references and data to support your position. Don’t forget to cite your references.

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    Make a Change

    For this final assignment, imagine that you had the ability to change anything you wanted with regards to the current healthcare system in the United States. In a one to two page paper, outline the changes you would make to increase access, increase quality, and decrease cost. Be sure to utilize references and data to support your position.

    Don’t forget to cite your references.