NURS11169 Health Across Life Stages-Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

Learning Outcome Assessed

 

1. Identify broad health challenges that may be associated with people at a particular life stage and consider individual differences to be able to ensure person-centred care

2. Discuss individual circumstances that could impact on health outcomes and the provision of care to individuals such as those who may be homeless, identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer or Questioning (LGBTIQQ), those impacted by domestic and/or family violence, drug/alcohol use, disability, those from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background, religion, refugees or other displaced persons.

Aim

The impact of a health challenge can vary due to the life stage and circumstances of the individual.

The aim of this assessment is to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the impact of life stage and individual circumstances on health outcomes and the provision of care to individuals. 

Select one (1) of the following health challenges as the focus for this assessment:
Constipation
Fractured ulna due to family violence
Glaucoma

Using the provided template, discuss the potential impact of this health challenge and what you need to consider in order to provide person-centred nursing care. Provide a discussion for all of the following individuals:

A) a six (6) month old infant.
B) a seventeen (17) year old transgender male.
C) a forty-five (45) year old man.
D) a seventy-two (72) year old woman from a CALD background who speaks limited English.