NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
Find a recent newspaper article or periodical in the University Library discussing a vulnerable population or an event related to vulnerable populations. NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
Prepare to discuss your article and the following questions:
How would you define a vulnerable population?
What barriers may prevent these groups from obtaining needed services?
What experiences have you had with vulnerable groups in your own life?
Submit your answers in a 250- to 500-word paper.
Resources: The case study found on p. 131 in Nursing Theory and the Case Study Grid on the Materials page of the student website
Complete the Case Study Grid.
List five factors of patient history that demonstrates nursing needs.
State three nursing diagnoses using taxonomy of North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) that are appropriate, formatted
correctly, prioritized, and are based on the case study.
State two to three outcomes desired outcomes that are patient centered and measurable within an identified time range for each nursing
diagnosis.
Identify nursing and patient interventions appropriate to the identified outcomes.
Identify the evaluation methods appropriate to identified outcomes
Complete the Case Study Grid.
List five factors of patient history that demonstrates nursing needs.
State three nursing diagnoses using taxonomy of North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) that are appropriate, formatted
correctly, prioritized, and are based on the case study.
State two to three outcomes desired outcomes that are patient centered and measurable within an identified time range for each nursing
diagnosis.
Identify nursing and patient interventions appropriate to the identified outcomes.
Identify the evaluation methods appropriate to identified outcomes
Select three assessment tools from the Assessment Tool Analysis on the student website. NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
Research the tools using the University Library.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that examines assessment tools that evaluate physical measures, and how applying Watson’s theory of human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. This paper must demonstrate your knowledge of tools that expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages of health, illness, stress, and life.
State the three assessment tools you selected. NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful.
State data about each tool, such as cost, length, the ease in using the tool, for what populations it is best designed, and the validity of information.
Describe how this tool enhances the assessment phase of the nursing process and affects the quality of health care delivered by the nurse.
Apply these tools to the vulnerable population from the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Paper.
Cite at least four references. NUR 440 Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines