Health Screening and History of an Adolescent HW 3
In this assignment, you will be completing a comprehensive health screening and history on a young adult. To complete this assignment, do the following:
Select an adolescent or young adult client on whom to perform a health screening and history. Students who do not work in an acute setting may “practice” these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one.
Complete the “Health History and Screening of an Adolescent or Young Adult Client” worksheet.
Complete the assignment as outlined on the worksheet, including:
Biographical data
Past health history
Family history: Obstetrics history (if applicable) and well young adult behavioral health history screening
Review of systems
All components of the health history
Three nursing diagnoses for this client based on the health history and screening (one actual nursing diagnosis, one wellness nursing diagnosis, and one “risk for” nursing diagnosis)
Rationale for the choice of each nursing diagnosis.
A wellness plan for the adolescent/young adult client, using the three nursing diagnoses you have identified.
Format the write-up in a manner that is easily read, computer-generated, neat, and without spelling errors. Use correct acronyms or abbreviations when indicated.
Using the three nursing diagnoses you have found, make a wellness plan for the teen or young adult client.
The writing should be easy to read, computer-generated, neat, and free of spelling mistakes. Use the right acronyms or shorthand when you see them.
Even though APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, good academic writing is expected. Citations and references should follow APA documentation rules, which can be found in the APA Style Guide in the Student Success Center.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
