Essay Assignment
Utilizing the information you have gathered regarding the specific illness group you identified, you will create a plan of care for your chronic illness group.
In a Microsoft Word document of 6 to 7 pages, (this page requirement includes the holistic care plan). Include the following in your plan:
1. Provide a brief introduction describing the chronically ill group you selected and rationale for selecting this illness and the participants.
a. Clearly identify the Healthy People 2020 topic chosen and why this topic was selected.
2. Develop a holistic plan of care including patient, family and friends acceptance of the diagnosis, coping and impact on plan of care.
3. Summarize the information gathered in each week over 2 to 3 pages. This is should not to be copied and pasted from previous assignments.
4. Create a care plan for your chronic illness group organized using the following headings:
a. Nursing Diagnoses (at least 3 related to topic and interview results)
b. Assessment Data (objective and subjective)
c. Interview Results
d. Desired Outcomes
e. Evaluation Criteria
f. Actions and Interventions
g. Evaluation of Patient Outcomes
5. Identify strategies for the family or caregiver in the care plan and provide your rationale on how they will work.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.