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REFERENCING
Referencing Style	APA 7th Edition.
Minimum References	There is no set number of references that must be used as a minimum for this task, but as a rough guide only, if you have utilized less than 12 unique quality peer-reviewed sources then you have not read widely enough. All arguments must be supported using a variety of high-quality primary evidence. Avoid using any one source repetitively.
Age of References	Most references for this task should be published within the last 5 years, however the appropriate use of older evidence sources (e.g. seminal theoretical ethical work) is acceptable.
List Heading	“References” is centered, bold, on a new page (14 point Calibri or Arial).
Alphabetical Order	References are arranged alphabetically by author family name
Hanging Indent	Second and subsequent lines of a reference have a hanging indent
DOI or URL	Presented as functional hyperlink
Spacing	Double spacing the entire reference list, both within and between entries

NRSG266: Principles of Nursing: Contexts of Ageing ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Assessment Title Written assessment Purpose The purpose of this written task is to engage students with the application of theory into practice and how this needs to be flexible to meet the needs of the person requiring health care assistance. Weighting 40% Length 1500 words +/- 10% (includes in-text citations, excludes reference list) Assessment Rubric Refer to Extended Unit Outline Appendix 2 LOs Assessed LO1, LO3, LO5 Task Students will assess, prioritise and plan the care of the guided case study patient using a clinical reasoning framework in hospital and community setting. Introduction and conclusion not needed. Case study Mr. Johnson is a 75-year-old man, was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his daughter with concerns about his increasing levels of pain, intermittent periods of acute confusion and deteriorating overall general health. Initial Assessment Mr. Johnson is alert but disorientated to time and place. He appears dishevelled and malnourished, with a strong odour of urine. He was brought in a wheelchair and was guarding his L knee. Daughter stated Mr. Johnson took two (2) Ibuprofen (neurofen) tablets couple of hours ago with minimal effect. BP - 140/93 HR - 96 bpm and regular Peripheral pulses - Present RR - 18 rpm Temp - 37.0C (tympanic) Sa02 - 98% RA BGL – 9 mmol/L Height -170 cm Weight - 74 kg (weighed 80 kgs six months ago) ECG - NAD NRSG266: Principles of Nursing: Contexts of Ageing NRSG266 _ Assessment 2: Written Assessment _ © Australian Catholic University 2023 _ Page 2 of 5 MMSE – 23/30 L Knee Xray- NAD Urinalysis - dark concentrated yellow, clear urine, SG 1.010, pH 7, Leukocytes and nitrite- positive. Medical history Mr. Johnson has a history of multiple chronic medical conditions, including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension, and diabetes. He is on several medications and has regular visits with his primary care physician. Medications Ibuprofen Panadol osteo Alendronate (Fosamax) Norvasc Cholecalciferol Calcium supplements Metformin Hydrochloride Gliclazide Hydrochlorothiazide Patient history Mr. Johnson lives independently in his own home and usually cooks his own meals at home. His daughter visits him couple of times each week. Mr. Johnson walks for an hour daily and catches up with his friends at the nearby park once a week. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. He never smoked and drinks a bottle of beer after dinner while watching TV. He wears glasses for long distance and bilateral hearing aids. Recently the daughter noticed Mr. Johnson increasingly neglecting his personal hygiene, nutrition, and household upkeep. Mr. Johnson has been socially isolated. and had multiple falls at home recently. Admitting diagnosis: Early signs of dementia. You are the registered nurse looking after Mr. Johnson, and you are required to plan her care guided by a clinical reasoning framework and the provided case study information. Sections you need to respond to include: 1. Patient assessment (500 words) · Provide an initial impression by identifying relevant and significant features from Mr. Johnson’s current ED presentation. · Discuss the possible causes for Mr. Johnson’s intermittent cognitive impairment. Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Johnson’s diagnosis of an early onset of dementia. Justify your opinion and support your discussion with evidence from the case study. · Evaluate the impact a misdiagnosis may have on the care provided for Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson’s intermittent confusion resolved after 3 days. He was assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) and was eligible for a community care package. Mr. Johnson was discharged home with regular codeine for his chronic pain. 2. Physiological changes of ageing and identify patient issues (500 words) · Discuss how the normal physiological changes of ageing may increase Mr. Johnson’s risk of falls. Identify three (3) evidence-based nursing interventions with rationales that should be implemented for Mr. Johnson to reduce the risk of falls. (Do not include referrals in your answer). · Evaluate how Mr. Johnson’s chronic pain would impact on his capacity to complete two of his activities of daily living (ADL’s) ensuring you have justified your choice of ADL’s. 3. Pharmacological management and nursing considerations (500 words) · Discuss why Mr. Johnson, as an older adult, is more vulnerable to adverse drug effects. Ensure you include factors related to the anatomical, physiological and behavioural considerations associated with ageing. · Identify with rationale two (2) nursing interventions you would consider when caring for Mr. Johnson who takes multiple medications (polypharmacy). (Do not include referrals in your answer.) Submission The assessment must be in word document format and is to be submitted to the relevant campus Turnitin assessment drop box located on NRSG266 LEO Assessment Tile FORMATTING File format Please submit as a .doc or .docx (not .pdf files) Margins 2.54cm, all sides Font and size Use 11-point Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman Spacing Double spacing Paragraph Aligned to left margin, indent first line of each paragraph 1.27cm Title page/images No cover pages, bullet points, numbering, tables, or diagrams are to be used. Introduction/Conclusion Introduction or concluding paragraphs are not required. Additional Info This is an academic piece and as such, third person writing is required. Headings must be used, such as Question One and Question Two and so on. Structure Direct quotes Always require a page number. No more than 10% of the word count should be direct quotes. Footer Name _ Student Number_ Assessment _ Unit _ Year (9-point Calibri or Arial) REFERENCING Referencing Style APA 7th Edition. Minimum References There is no set number of references that must be used as a minimum for this task, but as a rough guide only, if you have utilized less than 12 unique quality peer-reviewed sources then you have not read widely enough. All arguments must be supported using a variety of high-quality primary evidence. Avoid using any one source repetitively. Age of References Most references for this task should be published within the last 5 years, however the appropriate use of older evidence sources (e.g. seminal theoretical ethical work) is acceptable. List Heading “References” is centered, bold, on a new page (14 point Calibri or Arial). Alphabetical Order References are arranged alphabetically by author family name Hanging Indent Second and subsequent lines of a reference have a hanging indent DOI or URL Presented as functional hyperlink Spacing Double spacing the entire reference list, both within and between entries NRSG266 _ Assessment 2: Written Assessment _ © Australian Catholic University 2023 _ Page 5 of 5 NRSG266: Principles of Nursing: Contexts of Ageing NRSG266 _ Assessment 2: Written Assessment _ © Australian Catholic University 2023 _ Page 1 of 2 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Assessment Title Written assessment Purpose The purpose of this written task is to engage students with the application of theory into practice and how this needs to be flexible to meet the needs of the person requiring health care assistance. Weighting 40% Length 1500 words +/ - 10% (includes in - text citations, excludes reference list) Assessment Rubric Refer to Extended Unit Outline Appendix 2 LOs Assessed LO1, LO3, LO5 Task Students will assess, prioritise and plan the care of the guided case study patient using a clinical reasoning framework in hospital and community setting. Introduction and conclusion not needed. Case study Mr. Johnson is a 75 - year - old man, was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his daughter with concerns about his increasing levels of pain, intermittent periods of acute confusion and deteriorating overall general health. Initial Assessment Mr. Johnson is alert but disorientated to time and place. He appears dishevelled and malnourished, with a strong odour of urine. He was brought in a wheelchair and was guarding his L knee. Daughter stated Mr. Johnson took two (2) Ibuprofen (neurofen) tablets couple of hours ago with minimal effect. BP - 140/93 HR - 96 bpm and regular Peripheral pulses - Present RR - 18 rpm Temp - 37.0C (ty mpanic) Sa02 - 98% RA BGL – 9 mmol/L Height - 170 cm Weight - 74 kg (weighed 80 kgs six months ago) ECG - NAD NRSG266: Principles of Nursing: Contexts of Ageing NRSG266 _ Assessment 2: Written Assessment _ © Australian Catholic University 2023 _ Page 1 of 2 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Assessment Title Written assessment Purpose The purpose of this written task is to engage students with the application of theory into practice and how this needs to be flexible to meet the needs of the person requiring health care assistance. Weighting 40% Length 1500 words +/- 10% (includes in-text citations, excludes reference list) Assessment Rubric Refer to Extended Unit Outline Appendix 2 LOs Assessed LO1, LO3, LO5 Task Students will assess, prioritise and plan the care of the guided case study patient using a clinical reasoning framework in hospital and community setting. Introduction and conclusion not needed. Case study Mr. Johnson is a 75-year-old man, was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his daughter with concerns about his increasing levels of pain, intermittent periods of acute confusion and deteriorating overall general health. Initial Assessment Mr. Johnson is alert but disorientated to time and place. He appears dishevelled and malnourished, with a strong odour of urine. He was brought in a wheelchair and was guarding his L knee. Daughter stated Mr. Johnson took two (2) Ibuprofen (neurofen) tablets couple of hours ago with minimal effect. BP - 140/93 HR - 96 bpm and regular Peripheral pulses - Present RR - 18 rpm Temp - 37.0C (tympanic) Sa02 - 98% RA BGL – 9 mmol/L Height -170 cm Weight - 74 kg (weighed 80 kgs six months ago) ECG - NAD