General Directions & Project Guidelines
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You are required to complete the assignment using the productivity tools required by
Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or
Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the
".docx" format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool
includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by
downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site.. Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
This paper is to be written in APA format. Please use the recommended assignment
specific APA Template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.linked here
to type on. The SSPRNBSN resource has a great section on writing scholarly papers
and APA formatting (to find resource
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APA formatting helps you to format your paper in a professional manner and provides
consistent methods for citing your sources within the paper and providing the complete
reference on the reference page. See the documents in the APA category in Course
Resources for assistance with APA formatting.
This paper is expected to be no more than four pages in length (not including the title
page and reference list).
Please use the categories listed below as the first level headings for each
section of your paper(Exception: Instead of "Introduction" please use the title of your
paper).
Content Guidelines
Using the information gathered in your Genetic Family History and Milestone 1
assignments, you will identify and research one modifiable risk factor. You will develop
an evidence-based teaching plan that promotes health, with the aim of improving patient
outcomes related to this modifiable risk factor.
A. Introduction (1 paragraph): The introduction should be interesting and capture the
reader's attention.
o State one preventable disease your adult participant is at risk for developing
(obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, etc.), based on the information you have gathered during
this course.
o Introduce one modifiable risk factor (diet, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, etc.)
associated with the preventable disease you described.
o Clearly state the purpose of your paper. The purpose statement should relate to
developing a patient teaching plan.
B. Preventable Disease Overview (1-2 paragraphs): Please use course materials and
scholarly sources to complete this section. Be sure to paraphrase and include citations
as needed!
o Describe briefly the preventable disease you identified in the introduction.
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What are the signs and symptoms associated with this disease?
How is it diagnosed? Notable information from Health History and General Survey?
Signs and symptoms? Risk assessments? Lab values?
▪ What physical assessment findings would be associated with this disease?
o How did you identify your adult participant's risk for this disease?
▪ Specific information gathered in the Genetic Family History?
▪ Specific information gathered in the Milestone 1 assignment?
C. Evidence Based Intervention (1-2 paragraphs):
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Choose and describe one evidence based intervention related to the modifiable
risk factor you have chosen. (One that has been shown to be effective at reducing an
individual's risk for developing the preventable disease.)
• Describe this intervention in detail, and provide rationale for your intervention utilizing:
o At least one scholarly peer-reviewed journal article. Go to the Chamberlain library
at http:/library.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external
site.. Search peer reviewed journals to find a scholarly article that discusses
interventions associated with the modifiable risk factor you have chosen as the focus
of your paper. Summarize what you learned from this article and cite the source in the
text and reference page (Author, year). The article must be less than 10 years old.
You may include and cite your textbook or other scholarly sources as well, but
they do not count as the scholarly journal article.
o You must summarize and analyze the information from your sources in your own
words. Avoid direct quotations. If you do include a short quotation, be sure to cite it
properly.
• List short and long term goals you have for your participant related to this
intervention.
D. Implementation: Teaching Plan (1-2 paragraphs):
o Discuss in this section what methods you will use to teach your participant how to
implement the intervention.
o What is it that you are asking them to do? (For example, if your intervention is "quit
smoking", what specific steps will you recommend your participant take to achieve
this goal?)
o Describe any resources you would provide to the participant to help them understand
and be successful (websites, community services, handouts, etc.).
E. Evaluation (1 paragraph):
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Describe at least one method (weight, lab values, etc.) you would use to evaluate
whether your intervention was effective.
How would you revise you plan if it proved to be unsuccessful?
F. Summary (1 paragraph):
o Summarize the main points of your paper.
o Reiterate what you hope to accomplish by implementing this intervention.
o End with a concluding statement.
G. Reference Page:
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The Reference Page should start on a new page (insert a page break).
All references should be cited within the body of the paper as (Author, year) and the
full reference should be included in APA format on the reference page.
A URL link alone is not an adequate reference.
See the Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers in Course
Resources for examples of properly formatted references.
Week 6: Assessment of the Abdomen and Genitourinary
System
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This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
co1 Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain
expected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities.
(PO 1)
CO2 Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and
spiritual functioning. (PO 1)
Co3 Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO3)
Amira is a 27-year-old Syrian refugee who has been residing in a local homeless shelter since her arrival here
in the United States 4 weeks ago. She was brought into the emergency room this morning via squad after being
found by a shelter employee sitting in a pool of blood on the bathroom floor crying and holding her abdomen.
Due to her limited English speaking abilities, she is unable to provide specific details as to her complaints but
the shelter employee states that she has recently stopped eating and has not looked well for the past couple of
days.
Based on the limited information provided, please answer the following questions.
1. How will you prioritize your care of Amira, what assessments will you complete, and in what order?
Please provide rationale for choosing this order.
2. Are there any cultural beliefs/practices that must be taken into consideration when planning her care?
3. Considering her symptoms of abdominal pain and bleeding, is it possible that her status as a homeless
refugee is a causative or contributing factor to her illness? Please provide rationale for your response.
Jarvis, C. (2016). Physical examination & health assessment (7th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.
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Chapter 21: Abdomen
537-560 (Structure, Function, Subjective and Objective data, Documentation, and Critical Thinking)
Chapter 24: Male Genitourinary System
691-708 (Structure, Function, Subjective and Objective data, Documentation, and Critical Thinking)
Chapter 25: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
721-724 (Structure, Function, Subjective and Objective data, Documentation, and Critical Thinking)
Chapter 26: Female Genitourinary System
737-744 (Structure, Function, Subjective and Objective data, Documentation, and Critical Thinking)
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Student Resources
Chapter 21: Abdomen
- Audio: Abdomen Sounds
- Assessment
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