HEALTH PROBLEMS

In this assignment, you will be exploring actual and potential health problems in the childhood years using a functional health assessment and Erickson’s Stages of Child Development. To complete this assignment, do the following:

  1. Using the textbook, complete the “Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment.” Follow the instructions in the resource for completing the assignment.
  2. Cite and reference any outside sources used in your answers. Include in your assessment a thorough discussion of Erickson’s Stages of Child Development as it pertains to the development age of the child.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

NRS-434VN-R-Childrens-functional-health-pattern-assessment-Student.docx

                                                    GRADING RUBRICS

Assessment of the Child: Functional Health Pattern Analysis Worksheet

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Unsatisfactory
0.00%
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Less than Satisfactory
75.00%
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Satisfactory
79.00%
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Good
89.00%
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Excellent
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90.0 %Content 
30.0 % Lists Two Assessment Findings Characteristic of Each Age Group and Describes Two Potential Problems That a Nurse May Discover in an Assessment of Each Age Group for Each PatternTwo assessment findings characteristic of each age group and/or description of two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group are not given.Two assessment findings characteristic of each age group and/or description of two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group are incomplete, as relevant information is missing.Two assessment findings characteristic of each age group and description of two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group are given.Two assessment findings characteristic of each age group and description of two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group are given in detail.Two assessment findings characteristic of each age group and description of two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group are given in detail and demonstrate thoughtful reflection.
30.0 % Short Answer Question 1: Compares and Contrasts Identified Similarities as Well as Differences In Expected Assessment Across the Childhood Age GroupsNo compare and contrast viewpoints of identified similarities or differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups are offered.Compare and contrast viewpoints of identified similarities or differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups are incomplete, as relevant information is missing.Compare and contrast viewpoints of identified similarities or differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups are offered.Compare and contrast viewpoints of identified similarities or differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups are offered in detail.Compare and contrast viewpoints of identified similarities or differences in expected assessment across the childhood age groups are offered in detail and demonstrate thoughtful reflection.
30.0 % Short Answer Question 2: Summarizes How a Nurse Would Handle Physical Assessments, Examinations, Education, and Communication Differently With Children Vs. Adults; Considers Spirituality and Cultural DifferencesNo summary of how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults is given.Summary of how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults is given, but is incomplete, lacking relevant information, or does not consider spirituality and cultural differences.Summary of how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults is given. Spirituality and cultural differences are addressed.Summary of how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults is given. Spirituality and cultural differences are addressed. Summary is detailed.Summary of how a nurse would handle physical assessments, examinations, education, and communication differently with children versus adults is given. Spirituality and cultural differences are addressed. Summary is detailed and demonstrates thoughtful reflection.
5.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.)Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.Some mechanical errors/typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
5.0 %Format 
5.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment.)No reference page is included. No citations are used.Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and GCU style is usua