Homework: Health Assessment
Length: 1000 to 1250 words.
Case Study- J.P. is a 15-year-old boy who presents to the pediatric office for his annual visit.
Subjective Data
o Lives with mother and father, both present for visit
o Attends high school
o Only child
o No smokers in home
o No weapons in home
Objective Data
o Vital signs within normal limits
o Height and weight within normal limits
o Immunizations up to date
o No medications
o No allergies
o Physical exam within normal limits
Write an essay of 1000 to 1250 words and address each of the questions below.
Questions
• What special considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the physical exam with this age group?
• What information can you get from the teen? (Eating, sleeping and physical activity habits, drug or alcohol use, sexual activity) Why are each of these important?
• What should be included in your safety assessment? Why?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.