Discuss four social factors that impact on the health of a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.
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This assessment provides you with the opportunity to:
1. Discuss four social factors that impact on the health of a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background (approximately 230 words per factor, 925 words in total this section). Your discussion must be supported by a minimum of 5 references.
2. Analyze the scenario below to identify four health problems that require further assessment and follow-up by the Registered Nurse (approximately 230 words per factor, 925 words in total this section). For each of the identified health problems, clearly state what the problem is and then discuss what further information is needed by the Registered Nurse to enable the assessment of each health problem. Give examples of the questions that you might ask about each health problem to get this information. Your response must be supported by a minimum of 5 references.
The two responses are to be presented as a formal scholarly essay, supported with reliable sources of evidence which have been referenced correctly using the Harvard Referencing System.
SCENARIO
‘Uncle Jim’ is a 62 year old Aboriginal gentleman who has a long history of poor health. He lives with his family and friends in Alice Springs and sometimes spends long periods of time with relatives in other locations. He travels to Adelaide every few months for assessment and treatment of his health conditions. He is not able to independently manage the medicines that he has been prescribed and he needs assistance with some activities of daily living. His daughter Sue is his main carer and she has her own health problems, so sometimes has difficulty looking after him.
Systems Review
Neurological
Uncle Jim’s family report that he has become very forgetful during the past year and now needs close supervision and support. He is easily confused when in new surroundings and has trouble remembering people’s names.
Respiratory
Uncle Jim has a history of cigarette smoking and has been diagnosed with chronic respiratory disease. He has been admitted to hospital twice during the past year as a result of chest infections.
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