Describe the principles of family assessment,

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The Principles of Family Assessment
  • Describe the principles of family assessment, and explain why it is important for a nurse to undertake a family assessment.
  • Use of at least three scholarly references from separate sources to support this part.

What factors are present in this situation that could delay wound healing, and what precautions are required to prevent delayed wound healing? Explain.

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the case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that follow.
Case Scenario
Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed chilling.
Subjective Data
•Complains of pain and heaviness in her leg.
•States she cannot bear weight on her leg and has been in bed for 3 days.
•Lives alone and has not had anyone to help her with meals.
Objective Data
•Round, yellow-red, 2 cm diameter, 1 cm deep, open wound above medial malleolus with moderate amount of thick yellow drainage
•Left leg red from knee to ankle
•Calf measurement on left 3 in > than right
•Temperature: 38.9 degrees C
•Height: 160 cm; Weight: 83.7 kg
Laboratory Results
•WBC 18.3 x 10¹² / L; 80% neutrophils, 12% bands
•Wound culture: Staphylococcus aureus
Critical Thinking Questions
1.What clinical manifestations are present in Ms. G and what recommendations would you make for continued treatment? Provide rationale for your recommendations.
2.Identify the muscle groups likely to be affected by Ms. G’s condition by referring to “ARC: Anatomy Resource Center.”
3.What is the significance of the subjective and objective data provided with regard to follow-up diagnostic/laboratory testing, education, and future preventative care? Provide rationale for your answer.
4.What factors are present in this situation that could delay wound healing, and what precautions are required to prevent delayed wound healing? Explain.

Discuss the important ethical issues related to nurses' relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

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Explain important ethical issues related to nurses’ relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Discuss the concept of patient rights in healthcare.

Develop a problem list from objective and subjective data.

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D.F. is a 37-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department after having a seizure.
Subjective Data
PMH: Seizures, unknown type
Headache
Housewife
Feels weak
No loss of consciousness
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 P 72 R 18 BP 114/64
Lungs: clear all bases
O2 Sat = 100%
CV = heart rate regular, positive peripheral pulses
PERRLA
What other questions should the nurse ask about the seizures?
What other assessments are necessary for this patient?
What are some of the causes of seizures?
Develop a problem list from objective and subjective data.
What should be included in the plan of care?
What other risk factors are associated with this presentation?
Based on the readings and the subjective and objective data, this patient most likely had what type of seizure?
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