Assignments Benchmark Assignment Health Screening and History of an Adolescent or Young Adult Client
In this assignment you will be completing a comprehensive health screening and history on a young adult. To complete this assignment do the following:
Select an adolescent or young adult client on whom to perform a health screening and history. Students who do not work in an acute setting may practice these skills with a patient community member neighbor friend colleague or loved one.
Complete the Health History and Screening of an Adolescent or Young Adult Client worksheet.
Format the write-up in a manner that is easily read computer-generated neat and without spelling errors.
Complete the assignment as outlined on the worksheet including:
Biographical Data
Past Health History
Family History: Obstetrics History (if applicable) and Well Young Adult Behavioral Health History Screening
Review of Systems
Include all components of the health history
Use correct acronyms or abbreviations when indicated
Develop three Nursing Diagnoses for this client based on the health history and screening. Include: one actual nursing diagnosis one wellness nursing diagnosis one Risk For nursing diagnosis and your rationale for the choice of each nursing diagnosis for this client.
Using the three nursing diagnoses you have identified develop a wellness plan for the adolescent/young adult client.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines which can be found in the APA Style Guide located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
