Aging Adult Case Study

A 68-year-old client lives alone and is independent with all ADLs, has no restrictions for mobility, and is competent, and oriented x4. The client is on a fixed income, but has enough to manage a modest lifestyle. The client has family and social supports but is very independent and is proud of her self-reliance. The client’s height is 5’ 6”, weight is 210 lb. / 95.25 kg.

Please answer the following:

• What is the client’s BMI?
• Identify what screening tools you would use to assess nutritional and exercise knowledge, and why?
• Identify two client outcomes that are reasonable, measurable and realistic
• Identify 3 nursing interventions for each client outcome and give rationales
• Identify what weakness in the client’s life and supports may be impacting the client’s activity and diet?
• What referrals would you make and why?
• Identify your references in APA format. Use references not just opinion.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1500 to 1750 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format.  

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

This week, you will submit a draft of your final paper’s abstract. This assignment will help you draft your final paper due next week.

Complete either worksheet format below and submit it to Blackboard for grading. I will upload the abstract worksheet.

Over the topic patient satisfaction in the ED.

Combining an abstract of the two papers of the topic on the scientific/mathematical perspective, as well as the cultural/ethical perspective.