Health & Medical Question

Case Study –Assignment: Child Health Case:

8-year-old overweight male foster child with normal weight foster parents and overweight biological parents.

To Prepare:

Review this week’s

Learning Resources

and consider factors that impact the validity and reliability of various assessment tools and diagnostic tests. You also will review examples of pediatric patients and their families as it relates to BMI. Based on the risks you might identify consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion. Consider how you could encourage parents or caregivers to be proactive toward the child’s health. Learning Resources

Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2023). Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach (10th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. Chapter 3, “Examination Techniques and Equipment” This chapter explains the physical examination techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. This chapter also explores special issues and equipment relevant to the physical exam process. Chapter 8, “Growth and Nutrition” In this chapter, the authors explain examinations for growth, gestational age, and pubertal development. The authors also differentiate growth among the organ systems.

• Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Student checklist: Health history guide Download Student checklist: Health history guide. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
• Sullivan, D. D. (2019). Guide to clinical documentation (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.

Chapter 2, “The Comprehensive History and Physical Exam” (Previously read in Week 1)

Chapter 5, “Pediatric Preventative Care Visits” (pp. 91 101)

Case Study –Assignment: Child Health Case:

8-year-old overweight male foster child with normal weight foster parents and overweight biological parents

THE ASSIGNMENT

Assignment (3–4 pages, not including title and reference pages):

Assignment: Child Health Case: Include the following:

• An explanation of the health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you were assigned.
• Describe additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related health.
• Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.
• Taking into account the parents’ and caregivers’ potential sensitivities, list at least four specific questions you would ask about the child to gather more information.
• Provide at least three strategies you could employ to encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child’s health and weight.

Criteria

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn 3–4 pages, address the following: An explanation of the health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you were assigned.

2

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related health.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify and describe any risks, and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTaking into account the parents’ and caregivers’ potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would ask about the child to gather more information.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvide at least two strategies you could employ to encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child’s health and weight.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 pts

Total Points: 100