Assignment Instructions:
You have been assigned a specific population of patients that requires special attention during nursing care delivery. In a 2-3-page APA formatted paper, not including references or title page, please answer the questions outlined below. Please remember to include an introduction and conclusion. In your introduction you should introduce your reader to the specific population. You may need to find sources outside the assigned readings to familiarize yourself with this population. If you know someone who falls into this population and you want to gather information from them as well, that is ok. You can reference your conversation as a “personal communication” (please review your APA resources for proper citation instructions).
In what ways will you have to modify your communication approach with this patient? Remember communication is not limited to verbal conversation between the two of you. Think about all aspects of communication we discussed in Unit 2.
How will you approach this patient in a way that ensures you are respecting their “space”?
What specific nursing tasks will you need to take a different approach with? How will you modify your approach? What resources will you need?
Patient education is a large part of nursing care whether its education delivered while the patient is under your care or discharge education that prepares the patient for care after they leave your facility. How will your educational materials and/or educational approaches need to be modified from standard instruction templates?
Additional Assignment Instructions:
Below is a summary of the eight (8) components to include within the assignment.
Introduction: Provide an introduction including the presentation of the population, background information, and demographics.
Communication Approach: Provide an explanation of at least 1 communication approach utilizing course content.
Space Approach: Provide an explanation of at least 1 space approach utilizing course content.
Nursing Approach: Provide an explanation of at least 1 nursing approach utilizing course content.
Patient Education Modification: Provide an explanation of at least 3 patient education modifications.
Conclusion: Provide a comprehensive summary of the case findings and a clear final statement.
References: A minimum of 3 scholarly references are required.
APA: The paper is submitted in proper APA format and within the 2-3-page limit.