Critically discuss the advanced physical assessment, and clinical reasoning, and assist with differential diagnosis : Nursing Health Assessment, Assignment, Ireland

Using an identified assessment tool or framework critically discuss the advanced physical assessment, and clinical reasoning, and assist with differential diagnosis in a client you have cared. The case must be drawn from your area of practice and include detailed consideration of your findings on assessment.

Raw data such as the health assessments and any supporting data should be included in an appendix. This assignment should draw on the evidenced based literature on the topics as well as knowledge and insights derived from professional practice as appropriate.

Assignment:

Introduction Critically discuss the significance of physical assessment within the context of your work environment, the role of the advanced practitioner and the evidence-based literature. Provide an overview of the case study and describe the patient interactions, episodes that will be used to demonstrate advanced assessment skills and reasoning supporting your discussions with reference to the literature. Conclude your introduction by outlining what you are going to discuss in your assignment. (Max 250 words).

Body of Assignment With respect to the case study and drawing on the evidence-based literature critically discuss the following:

1. The assessment framework utilised, rationale for choice when compared to other frameworks

2. Analyse the clinical assessment and the clinical reasoning processes used, including history taking, physical examinations, analysis and interpretation of cues (diagnostic reasoning), assisted differential diagnoses, and prognoses.

3. Critically evaluate the management plan made in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

4. Critically review the literature on patient assessment and evaluate the clinical assessment role of the Advanced Practitioner with reference to the case presented. Differentiate the health assessment and clinical reasoning undertaken in your role.

Conclusion-

This section must be used to summarise the key points addressed in your essay and draw conclusions from your discussion. Reflecting back on this case study evaluate your own performance and your development of advanced health and assessment skills. It is important to note that this section is about concluding remarks and should not be used to continue your discussion and cite references (except if using a quotation).

References

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