MSN5300 Advanced Health Assessment Assignment Instructions

Assignment Overview

This assessment requires you to demonstrate proficiency in conducting a comprehensive health assessment as part of advanced nursing practice. You will analyze a provided patient case study, perform a simulated head-to-toe assessment, and develop a detailed report that integrates evidence-based practices. The goal focuses on enhancing your skills in data collection, interpretation, and application to patient care planning.

Task Description

Complete a 1000- to 1500-word paper based on the case study of a 65-year-old female patient presenting with fatigue, shortness of breath, and recent weight gain. Include sections on subjective and objective data gathering, risk factor identification, and prioritized nursing diagnoses. Support your analysis with at least three peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years.

Key Requirements

• Structure the paper with an introduction, body (assessment findings and analysis), and conclusion.
• Use APA 7th edition formatting, including a title page, abstract, and reference list.
• Incorporate cultural considerations and ethical implications in your assessment approach.
• Submit via the university’s online platform by the due date; late submissions incur a 10% penalty per day.

Length and Format

The paper must fall between 1000 and 1500 words, excluding references and appendices. Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.

Grading Rubric

The assignment carries a total of 100 points, distributed as follows:

1. Content and Analysis (40 points): Thorough coverage of assessment components, accurate data interpretation, and clear nursing diagnoses.
2. Evidence Integration (20 points): Effective use of sources to support findings, with proper in-text citations.
3. Structure and Organization (15 points): Logical flow, well-defined sections, and adherence to word count.
4. Cultural and Ethical Considerations (10 points): Relevant discussion of patient-centered factors.
5. Writing Quality and APA Compliance (15 points): Grammar, spelling, and formatting accuracy.

Patient history reveals ongoing hypertension managed with medication, but recent symptoms suggest possible heart failure exacerbation. Objective findings from the head-to-toe exam include elevated blood pressure at 150/90 mmHg, bilateral lower extremity edema, and diminished breath sounds in the bases. Prioritized interventions target fluid management and monitoring for cardiac decompensation to prevent acute episodes.

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Hughes, R.G., et al., 2022. Transforming nursing education in response to the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report. Nursing Outlook, 70(6), pp.S20-S31. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2022.02.007.

Foronda, C.L., et al., 2020. Cultural humility in nursing: A concept analysis. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 31(1), pp.93-100. doi:10.1177/1043659619882084.

Matthews, J., et al., 2024. Nurses’ clinical decision-making about pressure injury prevention: A scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(3), pp.892-907. doi:10.1111/jan.15845.