Homework 1
Describe 2 ethical-legal dimensions and the nurse’s responsibilities related to the client (10 points)
Explain 2 modifications based on client limitations that the nurse should make in order to complete a safe, effective, and comfortable physical exam (10 points)
Discuss 2 potential healthcare referrals for the client and the need/benefit to the client (10 points)
Explain 2 potential cultural and/or spiritual considerations related to care for this client (10 points)
Find an adult volunteer with sibling(s) who is aware of his/her biological family’s health and complete a family history. Use essay format or place information in a table. A blank table is available to copy/paste. For
the volunteer,
Complete a history of 3 generations. For each family member, identify initials, gender,alive/deceased, current age/age at death, major illnesses, and cause of death. If unknown, state
what is unknown (20 points)
Describe patterns of illnesses and genetic health risks based on the family history (25 points)