Question

Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.

Answer 1

Similar aspects: Same head to toe assessment.

Different aspects:BMI is not appropriate for assessment of nutritional status of the child hence the degree of malnutrition can be assess in the child.

For child assessment parents can be accompany with the child.

Demonstrate on the doll before assessing the child .

Child needs some extra aspects before assessment to make child comfortable.

Communication:

For adult just inform the procedure of assessment and while performing give them instructions they can follow.

For child make parent along with the child .

Before assessment talk and play with the child to remove the fear.

Provide play things to the child that will engage the child in assessment.