Nursing care of an older adult
UR2214 Section BTP4 Nursing Care of the Older Adult (11 Weeks) – Residential and Online – 2021 Spring Quarter
Module 02 Course Project – Select Topic
Module 02 Course Project – Select Topic
Module 02 Content
- Course Competency:
Analyze the increased complexity of care among older adults.
Your supervisor needs to make sure that each of the in-service topics will be covered by someone, so she is asking the staff to communicate their topic preference. Below is the list of problems your supervisor wants the nursing staff to be able to teach older adult clients (and/or their family members) about.In-service Topic Options:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Coronary artery disease
Depression
Dementia
Polypharmacy
Increased risk of falls
Vison/hearing impairment
Nutrition and hydration
Your supervisor has asked you to submit a 1-page proposal, written using proper spelling, grammar, and APA, which addresses the following:Identify the client problem your in-service will address.
Describe at least 5 consequences of the client problem as it relates to the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.
Explain your rationale for choosing the client problem you selected.
Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.