Assessment Tools Analysis
Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine assessment tools that evaluate on-physical measures. Applying Watson’s Theory of Human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. Nurses should be knowledgeable in tools to expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress and life.
- Prepare and submit a 1,050 – 1,400 word, APA-formatted paper, which includes:
- A selection of three assessment tools below
- Using the Online Library, research the selected tools
- Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful. State data about tool such as cost, length, and ease in using tool, for what populations it is best designed, and validity of information gained
- Describe how this tool could enhance the assessment phase of the nursing process and impact quality of health care delivered by the nurse
- Apply these tools to the vulnerable population described in the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness assignment of Week Two
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Assessment Tools:
Adult Life Stress Measurement
Beck Depression Inventory
Calgary Family Assessment Model
Coping Resources Inventory for Stress
Daily Hassles Scale
Derogatis Stress Profile
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale
