18 Oct Explain expected client behaviors while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities.

Use interactive simulation to enhance student knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the area of professional communication.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO 1: Explain expected client behaviors while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO 1)

CO 2: Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to integrate clinical judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of nursing process while obtaining a physical assessment. (POs 4 and 8)

CO 3: Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning. (PO 1)

CO 4: Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO 3)

CO 5: Demonstrate beginning skill in performing a complete physical examination using the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. (PO 2)

CO 6: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (POs 2 and 5)

CO 7: Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and providing appropriate documentation. (POs 6 and 7)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 25 points

Preparing the assignment

1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

a. Computer with internet access

b. Access to ATI

c. Recommend using Firefox browser and clearing your cookies and cache if you are accessing ATI on laptop or desktop computer.

d. Log in to your My ATI account and select “The Communicator 2.0” from the “Apply” tutorial tab. Select: Video Interaction: Client displaying aggressive behavior.

2. Include the following sections.

a. Complete Simulation – 10 points/40%

• Actual points earned will be based on the highest percentage score earned on the simulation.

b. Reflective Journal – 15 points/60%

• Write 100 word Reflective Journal on how this clinical scenario enhanced your understanding of important communication techniques and what would be incorporated into your individual communication style to improve the nurse-patient/family relationship. Logical reflective flow which follows standard grammatical rules with minimal (1-2) misspellings and APA where applicable.

For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar), visit the APA Citation and Writing Assistance page in the online library. Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.