Subject: Child and Adolescent Health Word count: 1500 Work level: Post graduate/ University Deadline: 25th of August Reference style: APA 6 (not just APA) I attached my assessment last year, it result...


Subject: Child and Adolescent Health Word count: 1500 Work level: Post graduate/ University Deadline: 25th of August Reference style: APA 6 (not just APA) I attached my assessment last year, it result was 72% Please read all of assessment instruction References are not old, should within 7 years Scenario: You are working in the Emergency Department when Emma, a 3-month-old girl is brought in by her mother Jamie, with a 12-hour history of vomiting and lethargy for investigation. On examination, Emma is difficult to rouse and does not remain awake as you take her vital signs. Emma is noted to have several small, oval shaped bruises to her torso, as well as bruising to the occiput. When asked how the bruises occurred, Jamie is vague, saying that Emma rolled off the couch last night. As you are completing your assessment, Emma experiences a seizure, requiring transfer to the resuscitation bay. Assignment Question: Discuss the potential impact of abuse on the development and wellbeing of the infant. Identify factors in Emma’s presentation that may indicate that she has been abused, and describe your professional responsibilities if abuse is suspected. Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO1: differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of growth and development during the child and adolescent stages of life, and critique the factors which may impact on normal growth and development patterns; ULO2: review the physical, psychological, and sociological influences that may increase health risks to children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds; ULO3: using an evidence-based approach, assess symptoms, functional status, and risk in children and adolescents; ULO4: select and evaluate person-centred approaches to maintain or improve the functional capacity of the child or adolescent; and ULO5: justify and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management strategies implemented to reduce the influence of the identified risk factors. Demonstrates understanding of the potential impact of abuse on development and wellbeing Accurately analyses data to identify aspects of the scenario which may indicate abuse Demonstrates understanding of the nurse’s professional responsibilities in responding to suspected child abuse Relevant literature selected and used to support discussion AND Referencing style is accurate and consistent with APA style Assignment is presented and structured according to instructions. AND Writing is in accordance with standard language conventions





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