Complete a physical examination of the client using the Individual Health History and Examination Assignment resource

Individual Client Health History
In this assignment you will be completing a health assessment on an older adult. To complete this assignment do the following:
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. (If an older individual is not available you may choose a younger individual).
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. Refer to the sample SBAR Template located on the National Nurse Leadership Council website at www.ihs.gov/NNLC/documents/resources/SBARTEMPLATE.pdf.as a guide. Document the findings of the physical examination in the assessment worksheet.
4. Using the Individual Health History and Examination Assignment resource provide the physical examination findings summary with planned interventions for the client. Include any community services in the interventions.5. APA format is not required but solid academic writing is expected.