Nursing Case Study
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OlderAdultMonologue.html.zipOlder Adult Monologue.html
For this assignment you will listen to the audio clip below (it will take a few minutes to load; can also copy and paste into a new window, need Quick Time to download):
http://www.nln.org/docs/default-source/professional-development-programs/henry.wav?sfvrsn=2
(If you prefer to read a script rather than listen, it follows this file in the Content for this week)
While listening to the audio clip be thinking about how you can apply the ACES Essential Actions to Henry
When you are finished listening you will write a response that discusses each of the following as in the Grading Rubric below: 1) assessment of the older adult in the monologue, 2) concerns you have about the older adult, 3) possible causes of the concerns you have, 4) information you feel is missing but necessary, and 5) possible problems the older adult in the monologue is experiencing. Submit the word document containing your response to the appropriate Assignments folder by 2359 on March 22nd.
Use the grading rubric to guide your response:
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Monologue for Older Adult Grading Rubric - Henry Williams |
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Criterion |
Satisfactory (2 pts) |
Needs Improvement (1 pt) |
Unsatisfactory (0.5 pts) |
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1. Assess the older adult’s functional status and strengths in your assigned monologue |
3 or more possible strengths are briefly discussed |
2 possible strengths are briefly discussed |
1 or fewer possible strengths are briefly discussed |
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2. Discuss concerns you have about the older adult in the monologue |
3 or more concerns are briefly discussed |
2 concerns are briefly discussed |
1 or fewer concerns are briefly discussed |
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3. Discuss possible causes of the concerns you identified in 2 |
1 possible cause for each concern identified in criteria 2 is briefly discussed |
Not applicable |
Does not briefly discuss the possible cause of all concerns identified in criteria 2 |
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4. Discuss information you feel is necessary but not provided in the monologue |
3 or more pieces of needed information are briefly discussed
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2 pieces of needed information are briefly discussed |
1 or fewer pieces of needed information is briefly discussed |
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5. Identify possible problem(s) the older adult in the monologue is experiencing |
2 or more possible problems experienced by the older adult in the monologue are identified
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1 possible problem experienced by the older adult in the monologue is identified |
Possible problems are not identified |
EssentialNursingActions.pdf
ACES Essential Nursing Actions
The Essential Nursing Actions enable nursing students and practicing nurses to translate their knowledge of individualized aging, complexity of care, and vulnerabilities during life transitions into actions that promote high quality care for older adults. Use in clinical experiences, skills lab/simulation, and lecture develops students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the care of older adults, while promoting positive perceptions of aging.
Assess Function and Expectations
Assess, respond to, and respect an older adult’s functional status and strengths, wishes, and expectations.
Determine the older adult’s function and expectations, along with cognition, mood, culture, physiologic status, and comfort to obtain a comprehensive assessment of health care needs.
Use standardized assessment tools to assess the older adult’s individual aging pattern.
Coordinate and Manage Care
Manage chronic conditions, including atypical presentations, in daily life and during life transitions to maximize function and maintain independence.
Assist older adults and families/caregivers to access knowledge and evaluate resources.
Advocate during acute exacerbations of chronic conditions to prevent complications.
Use Evolving Knowledge
Understand geriatric syndromes and unique presentations of common diseases in older adults.
Access and use emerging information and research evidence about the special care needs of older adults and appropriate treatment options.
Interpret findings and evaluate clinical situations in order to provide high quality nursing care based on current knowledge and best practices.
Make Situational Decisions
Analyze risks and benefits of care decisions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the older adult, family, and caregivers.
Evaluate situations where standard treatment recommendations need to be modified to manage care in the context of the older adult’s needs and life transitions.
Consider the older adult’s wishes, expectations, resources, lived experiences, culture, and strengths when modifying care approaches.
