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CASE: Mrs. W. is a relatively healthy middle-aged woman with no chronic health conditions. She does have a family history of type II DM, CAD, and colon cancer. She tries to eat healthy and does cook at home 4 nights a week. She has a moderately stressful job as a principal at the local high school. She is married with 3 children, 2 of whom remain in the home and keep her busy with activities after school. Over the past few years, she has noticed weight gain and is concerned about this, in addition to her family history.
1) What concerns and considerations do you, the nurse, have for Mrs. W. based on her age, risk factors, and current health status?
2) What preventative services and/or screenings would be appropriate at this point in her life?
3) What are her health educational needs? Set up an educational plan for her. Include the best teaching/learning strategies for her and her needs.
TERM: The term ADULT has different meanings in society. To children, an adult is anyone in authority, which may include a 14-year-old babysitter. As people age, this term gets "redefined" in a sense. It is not unusual to hear older folks refer to a couple in their 30s as "kids."
4) How do you a) define and b) characterize an ADULT, and c) is there a "for sure age" requirement to be an adult? - why or why not?
5) What influences your definition, personal influences, or those you may have learned through education?