Homework: Health Assessment
Length: 1500 to 1750 words
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.
Answer the following:
1) What is the client's BMI?
2) Identify what screening tools you would use to assess nutritional and exercise knowledge, and why?
3) Identify two client outcomes that are reasonable, measurable and realistic
4) Identify 3 nursing interventions for each client outcome and give rationales
5) Identify what weakness in the client's life and supports may be impacting the client's activity and diet?
6) What referrals would you make and why?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.