Clinical Judgment and Compassion
Advanced physical assessments across the lifespan require in-depth consideration specific to the individual’s health development and changes:
Complete one of the three scenarios.
Consider the chief complaint of constant crying in a 6 week old child, of migrant worker parents.
or
Consider the chief complaint of prolonged sadness in a pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation.
or
Consider the chief complaint of shortness of breath in a 77-year-old recent widower.
Demonstrate clinical judgment with regards to the chief complaint and case.
Detail key assessments in this patient, including mental, neurological wellness.
What Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues might be a concern for this population?
How might compassionate care improve the outcome?
What diagnostics might you incorporate?
Support your stance with evidence-based resources. Include a clinical guideline for the assessment and wellness management considerations of the population.