Complete a health assessment on an older adult.

Complete a health assessment on an older adult.

Requirements:

1. Perform a health history on an older adult. Students who do not work in an acute setting may “practice” these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one.

2. Complete a physical examination of the client using the “Individual Health History and Examination Assignment” resource. Use the “Functional Health Pattern Assessment” resource as a guideline to assist you in completing the template.

3. Document findings of complete physical examination in Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) format.

4. Document the findings of the physical examination in the assessment worksheet.