Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
Read
- Jarvis, C. (2020).
- Chapter 26
Stark, M. A., Chase, C., DeYoung, A. (2010). Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 27(4), 175-186. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2010.515451- Elsevier. (2012). Comprehensive older persons evaluation. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/misc/complete_person_eval.pdf
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Aging macular degeneration. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=30
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Colon and rectal cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=25
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Prostate cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/clinicalreference_health/?ch=25
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Complete Physical Examination Form. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr/Jarvis6e/misc/complete_phys_exam.pdf
Supplemental Online Materials & Resources
- CDC. (2016). Workplace Health Model | Workplace Health Promotion | CDC.
- Healthypeople.gov. (2020). MAP-IT in Action In the Workplace: Employees Organize To Improve Workplace Wellness | Healthy People 2020.
- Health Education England. (2018). Making Every Contact Count (MECC).
- E-Learning for Healthcare. (2018). Making Every Contact Count – e-Learning for Healthcare.
If you are interested in seeing one of the training videos, watch an Open Access session on the website above.
Ranson, P., Outland, L. (2015, October 6). Improving Glycemic Control Among Incarcerated Men.
The presentation Improving Glycemic Control among Incarcerated Men: A Health Promotion Model from the Virginia Henderson Repository of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult.
- What are the steps to examine this patient?
- Explain your rationale.
- What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter?
- Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
- What findings would expect on physical examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy?
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
