Conduct a health history on a family member or friend. You can use the form located in your Health Assessment lab manual book or from Week Two classroom assignment. You do not need to submit the health history form with your paper. Be sure they give you permission. Using the interviewing techniques learned in Module 2, gather the following information. Use your textbook as your guide.
- Present Health
- Past Medical Health
- Family History
- Review of Systems
While this is only a partial health history, summarize in 3 -5 pages the information you gathered.
Include your answers to the following questions in the summary:
- Was the person willing to share the information? If they were not, what did you do to encourage them?
- Was there any part of the interview that was more challenging? If so, what part and how did you deal with it?
- How comfortable were you taking a health history?
- What interviewing techniques did you use? Were there any that were difficult and if so, how did you overcome the difficulty?
- Now that you have taken a health history discuss how this information can assist the nurse in determining the health status of a client.
Your assignment needs to be completed in APA format & have accurate spelling and grammar
Requirements: 3-5pages
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However, as a nurse, I know how good communication can help create relationships with patients. During the interview, I communicated more often and clearly so that I don’t leave any room for misunderstanding. Also, I acted as a leader to make him feel like he knew nothing about the medical travel process. That created suspense which made him ask me more questions, which created a smooth communication between him and I. Defensive patients have the impression that they will not be hurt if they don’t express their thoughts and feelings. Therefore, letting a patient know that you are there to support them creates trust and openness.
- How comfortable I was when taking the health history
Working as a nurse has been one of the best feelings as I know I am changing someone’s life. Collecting health information from a patient is the first step and the most fundamental of the treatment process and the most exciting part. Conducting a health history from Mr. B, I was very comfortable and happy. Considering he is a close patient, I was very prepared psychologically to help change his life by giving him quality care. Taking a health history is actually very comforting for me and enjoyable. That is because it gives me a base on the treatment process, and I will have enough data to do my research and collaborate with other healthcare practitioners in providing patients quality care.
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