Question
Answered
Asked by SuperIronWombat4870
C.S. is a single mother. She has a 16 month old son at home. She has a high school diploma. She is not working. The father of her son is not involved nor is the father of the baby. She does not have a great support network in place. Ms. S is a 1 ppd smoker and has a poor diet. She drinks several cups of coffee and cola per day. She sleeps an average of 4 – 5 hours per night. Her stress level is high as result of financial struggles and single parenting.  She denies any other complications or prolonged illnesses or injuries. She denies any alcohol or illicit drug use.
Questions
Of the following, what are C.S’s risk factors:
Substance use/abuse
Stress
Sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise and personal fitness
Exposure to intimate partner, family, or stranger violence?
Provide a rationale for your selections.
What additional questions should be asked to gain an understanding of the present illness?
What would be included in the review of systems?
Discuss the elements of an abbreviated physical examination.
List 2 community resources in your area to which you could refer Ms. S.
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
NU 631
