NUR 643E HEALTH ASSESSMENT TOPIC REFLECTION 2. GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

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NUR 643E HEALTH ASSESSMENT TOPIC REFLECTION 2. GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY. Introduction Assessment is a method to define the nature of that problem, to determine a diagnosis, and to develop specific... recommendations for treatment to address the problem or diagnosis. Health Assessment is the collection of data about an individual's health state (Jarvis, 2008). Health Assessment of patients could provide a more holistic approach by integrating some of the techniques. When assessing the health of an individual it is important to consider the entire picture of the patient. Therefore, it is vital to have assessment skills perfected to the highest level as the nurse is the only health care professional in the hospital who is continuously present at the bedside. Health assessment includes factors such as; culture, values, family, and support networks and not just the physical being, as well as the ability of the patient to care for self. These factors must be assessed in order to follow a holistic model of care (Jarvis, 2008). [Show More]

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