Week 6 Discussion Funds
A comprehensive health assessment covers all dimensions of living, which include the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. However, this type of assessment is not always feasible. The nurse must select questions related to the client’s current health issue and perform a focused health assessment. Read the scenario and answer the questions that follow:
A 45-year-old client visits the healthcare facility for a routine health assessment reporting occasional experiences of chest pain. The client stands 5′9″ tall and weighs 172 lb. The client has a family history of high cholesterol.
Which type of assessment should the nurse apply?
Which questions should the nurse ask the client to obtain subjective data?
Which techniques can the nurse apply for obtaining objective data from the client?
What psychosocial assessments should be performed?
What lifestyle modifications (modifiable and modifiable? should the client receive?