Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.
Answer previewDuring the assessment, a nurse can offer instructions to patients by informing them about the process and what the patients should do. In doing this, the patient can be prepared psychologically for a procedure that can bring discomfort or embarrassment. When providing explanations, the nurse can use communication to explain complex terminologies using basic language. It is because patients may fail to understand some terms, which can make an assessment ineffective because of misunderstandings and confusion (Ali & Watson, 2018). Another way is speaking at a pace that enables a patient to follow what the nurse is saying. A patient may end up missing important information when the nurse communicates too quickly.
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