Nursing Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Case Study

Nursing: Health Promotion Across the Lifespan

Which model or models of health are most applicable to Mr. And Mrs. Arahan and their family? Why?

Since Mr. And Mrs. Arahan seem to be well-assimilated within the American environment and also appear to be of good health, the initial model that appears to be applicable is one of self-care as well as community care. Community members in the church, for example, can help them dealing with minor concerns and give advice regarding more serious intervention should this become necessary. As they age, the couple might choose to use a combination of professional health care and community care, since their relative wealth will most likely support professional interventions over the long-term.

Which "Healthy People 2020" (web site) objectives are of greatest importance to the Arahan family?

The most important objectives for the family include maintaining healthy nutrition for the older couple, including foods and actions that would prevent obesity and oral health conditions such as caries. It is important to maintain healthy actions continually and on a daily basis.

3) What effect do the leading Health Indicators have upon the family?

The fact that the family is Arab-American does not have a significant effect, since the young husband and wife both are gainfully employed in jobs they enjoy. The older couple is experiencing significant isolation as a result of both their age and the fact that they have emigrated from their home country. Their age is also a significant factor, causing concern regarding their long-term health and end-of-life care.

4) What preventative measures could be performed at the following levels?

a) Primary

At the primary level, community connections can be established to ensure that the couple is not isolated and that they have people to talk to about their health concerns.b) Secondary

At the secondary level, the expertise of the community nurse can be utilized to identify minor concerns and prevent their progress.

c) Tertiary

At the tertiary level, the couple can be immersed in the health care community to help them make optimal use of their remaining capacities for as long as they can.

5) Correlate each preventative measure to the appropriate Healthy People 2020 Objective ?and Leading Health Indicator?

The primary preventative measure will help to create community connections for the Arahan couple, which will reduce isolation and the likelihood of minor conditions exacerbating without their knowledge. The secondary measure will ensure the help of a nurse to educate them regarding potential problems in areas such as oral health. The tertiary measure is correlated with the Objective of retaining optimal health in older age, including nutrition and oral health.

6) How would you begin a dialog between Mr. And Mrs. Arahan and their daughter?

I would start by emphasizing that Mr. And Mrs. Arahan would greatly benefit from a sense of community. Their involvement in the church group is therefore a very important step and should become a regular part of their routine. This would….....