Instruction
Using Microsoft Word, create a double-spaced document. The paper should be formatted according
to APA sixth-edition guidelines for the title page, running head, and reference page. The use of
headings is required for this paper. All portions of this assignment should be included within the
paper, including the reflection.
1. Begin by writing one to two paragraphs describing the individual’s stated condition of health
medications and allergies. Also, include any of the following information that may be pertinent:
demographic data, perception of health, past medical history, vaccinations, and immunizations,
family medical history, review of systems, developmental considerations, cultural
considerations, psychosocial considerations, and the presence or absence of resources from the
community, family, groups, or the healthcare system.
2. Write one paragraph describing the physical assessment findings, ensuring proper terminology
is used to describe any abnormal or unusual findings.
3. Write one paragraph discussing (1) the rationale for the selection of the health teaching topics
and (2) how the findings in the scholarly articles (identified in the needs assessment portion of
the assignment and properly cited) were used to develop the health teaching topics to promote
the individual’s health and wellness status.
4. Write one paragraph discussing (1) how the interrelationships of physiological, developmental,
cultural, and psychosocial considerations will influence, assist, or become barriers to the
effectiveness of the proposed health education and (2) a description of the impact of the
individual’s strengths (personal, family, and friends) and collaborative resources (clinical,
community, and health and wellness resources) on the proposed teaching.
5. Write one paragraph describing your reflection of this assignment from a holistic point of view.
Consider the following areas: Include the environment, your approach to the individual, time of
day, and other features relevant to therapeutic communication and to the interview process.
You may find your textbook helpful in providing a description of therapeutic communication and
of the interview process. Be certain to address the questions listed above in the reflection
instructions.