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I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BASED IN THIS ARGUMENT. BETWEEN 150-200 WORDS The comprehensive health assessment of a geriatric patient should be a clear, organized, and understandable document covering physical assessment findings, the client’s health history, and the client’s family background (Grand Canyon University [GCU], 2012). While assessing geriatric patients, nurses should pay attention to hearing and vision loss, as these are two things expected to diminish as clients age (GCU, 2012). Sometimes loss of hearing or vision may be misinterpreted as loss of cognition, so it is important to be able to tell the difference. Loss of cognition is not a normal part of the aging process; if it is noted during the assessment, this may be an indication of delirium, dementia, or depression (GCU, 2012). Physical changes that may be noted when assessing geriatric patients are: decrease of subcutaneous fat and muscle tone, altered gait, decreased height, and decreased mobility (GCU, 2012). All of these may also indicate lack of proper nutrition, and since elderly clients are at higher risk for inadequate nutrition it is important to assess the client’s intake. Caloric needs decrease as clients age, but it is an important assessment finding and nurses should do their best to ensure elderly clients are eating enough. Skin should be assessed for breakdown, changes in texture, color, rashes, itching, and lesions, bruising, moles, and birthmarks. Skin diseases are common in geriatric patients (GCU, 2012). Remember to use the ABCD acronym when assessing moles (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter) as these can be the first indication of skin cancers (GCU, 2012). While skin loses its elasticity, it may become wrinkled and a little saggy. Check mucous membranes for signs of dehydration. It is normal for hair to be thin and gray or white in color. Nails should be flat or slightly curved; clubbed nails may indicate heart or pulmonary disease (GCU, 2012). Another important aspect of the geriatric assessment is to look at all the patient’s medications. This is something that may be difficult for many older clients. It is very important to review their medications with them and be sure they know how and when to take each one. Many older patients are on several medications, and when seeing more than one provider ptients can easily be prescribed similar medications at once, or be prescribed medications that may interact with each other. Patients should bring all of their medications to their appointments and go over each one with their provider. Reference Grand Canyon University. (2012). Health assessment of the older adult. Retrieved from https://lcugrad1.gcu.edu/learningPlatform/user/users.html?operation=loggedIn#/learningPlatform/loudBooks/loudbooks.html?viewPage=current&operation=innerPage¤tTopicname=Health Assessment of the Older Adult&topicMaterialId=11e92c9f-854b-4580-aecb-831f4476212b&contentId=d43a7a2f-d11b-46c1-a5a1-55d7459eaa28&

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ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION Due Date Sunday, February 5, 2017 11:59 PM Points Possible 100 This week, you will write a mini-scientific literature review. It is mini because you will only be reviewing two sources. For this literature review assignment, we are going to give you a choice of three topics to choose from. Choose one for this assignment. COPD: treatment protocols Asthma: corticosteroids use in children and side effects DKA: treatment protocols Remember, in a scientific review, focus your analysis on author’s hypothesis (thesis), scientific method used in the research, and the results of the study presented. In a scientific literature review, the reviewer (you) identifies what he/she perceives as the strengths and weaknesses of the study, and analyzes the author’s findings and conclusions. For this review, be sure to: Select two relevant and appropriate scholarly articles that address the topic you chose. Present a thorough literature review of both articles by summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating the materials. Demonstrate understanding of the content presented in the articles. Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read. Incorporate citations into your body paragraphs; incorporate the essential and most relevant supporting evidence eloquently and appropriately. Present your writing in a clear, organized manner. Provide a strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research. Use proper APA format with proper citations. Review APA Citations Here Your literature review should be 2–3 pages in length. Remember, you will need to use APA formatting in your literature review and include a title page and a reference page. Review the rubric for more details on how your assignment will be graded. Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

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