The objective of this assessment is to discuss your ideas related to a focused health
assessment of your case study patient. A focused health assessment concentrates on a
specific area of concern, for example if a patient is breathless, then your assessment
should include a respiratory/cardiovascular and functional assessment. From the
attached case studies, select one case that you find interesting. Your case study will
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include a number of findings that will assist you in discussing your case study patient.
Your case study should include the following;
1. Describe the sequencing of your proposed assessment.
2. In relation to the health history, what questions will you ask? How do these inform
your proposed assessment?
3. Analyse the findings of both the health history and the focused health and clinical
assessment and relate these findings to the underlying disease pathophysiology.
4. Formulate the nursing interventions for your selected patient using appropriate
evidence based nursing literature to support your care decisions.
It is essential that a clear relationship between the health history, the assessment and
the process of care be outlined in your case study. Your case study must demonstrate
your clinical judgment.