Assessment Description
This topic will focus on children and how to assess for and address their developmental needs. The Search Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts and applies research to promote positive youth development. In 1994, the Search Institute published “What Kids Need to Succeed” with 40 Developmental Assets for raising children. Please review the 40 Developmental Assets documents located in topic Resources.
Based on the first letter of your first name you will create a plan using the nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation [ADPIE]) that will focus on the given age group:
A-F: 3 to 5 years – Early childhood
G-M: 5 to 9 years – Children grades K-3
N-S: 9 to 12 years – Middle childhood
T-Z: 12 to 18 years – Adolescents
Use the attached template based on your assigned age group to successfully complete the assignment from the perspective of a nurse working at your state’s Department of Human Services.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AA CN Core Competencies 1.1, 1.3.
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NRS-420 Topic 2 Developmental Assessment Case Study
Age Group 5 to 9: Childhood Grades K-3
Scenario:
Kevin is a 9-year-old Caucasian boy. Kevin has two siblings, sisters who are 6 and 11 years old. Kevin and his two siblings were placed into foster care with their aunt and uncle when Kevin was 6 years old. There is a history of neglect and physical abuse along with suspected sexual abuse that resulted in the children being placed with their aunt and uncle. Their biological parents were drug abusers, and the children were raised living with their parents amongst several other adults in the woods in tents and homemade shelters. Additional details of what the children were exposed to or history from their early childhoods are not known.
Kevin’s foster parents (paternal aunt and uncle) live in a country setting on three acres in a large well-kept home. The aunt and uncle have two children of their own who are 18 and 21 years of age. Both daughters are away attending university. The family is Christian and very involved in their church and church community. The aunt is a stay-at-home mother who plays the violin and is very involved in the youth orchestra in the community. Their uncle has an administrative job working for the state and makes a good income. The aunt and uncle are committed to family and feel a responsibility to raise their nephew and nieces since the children’s parents are not able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
Kevin’s health is good, and he has no physical impairments. Kevin is in the 25th percentile for height for his age and the 30th percentile for weight. Kevin’s biological mother is of small stature, but his biological father was tall (6’2″) as is his uncle. Kevin is currently on a behavioral Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at the small, rural school he attends and is in the third grade. Kevin is one grade level year behind his peers in school. Kevin’s scores are in the lower percentiles for the third grade in reading and comprehension. Kevin is consistently in trouble at school for bullying the other children. He has been in trouble for inappropriate touching of other students. Kevin was in a Boy Scout troop, but his aunt and uncle were told they would have to always attend meetings for Kevin to remain in the troop due to his aggressive and violent behavior towards both the other scouts and the scout master. At home Kevin is hostile and aggressive towards his aunt, uncle, and sisters. He has not shown an interest in learning to play a musical instrument in the youth orchestra. Kevin tends to play alone and has few interests outside of wanting to watch TV and video games which his aunt and uncle limit. Kevin’s aunt and uncle are working with the school to try to develop a plan for addressing everyone’s concerns for Kevin.
Nursing Process:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE)
As the Department of Health Services nurse assigned to review this case, you will complete the ADPIE utilizing the “40 Developmental Assets for Children” resource located in topic Resources. You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Assessment
Summarize the relevant data obtained during your assessment about the patient’s health status, including physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and economic factors that are affecting the patient.
Diagnosis
Part 1. Review the “40 Developmental Assets for Children,” located in topic Resources. Determine two components of the Developmental Assets (Support, Empowerment, Boundaries and Expectations, Constructive Use of Time, Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies and Positive Identity) that need to be addressed for this patient.
Part 2.
Define the two components selected and describe your rationale.
Planning
Part 1.
Create a plan of care for this patient taking into account their health problems and needs.
Part 2. Describe how each of the two components of the Developmental Assets identified above would be addressed; include specific examples in your recommendations and discussion.
Part 3. Provide at least one community resource for each of the selected Developmental Asset components.
Part 4. Discuss how cultural or religious beliefs may impact the plan of care.
Implementation
Discuss how the four metaparadigm concepts (person, environment, health, and nursing) support the implementation of your plan of care.
Evaluation
Explain how you would evaluate the implementation of your plan of care to determine if it was effective.
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