Health Medical Homework Help

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

• Jarvis, C. (2019).
  • Chapter 26
• Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders Download Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders
  Stark, M. A., Chase, C., DeYoung, A. (2010). Barriers to health promotion in community dwelling elders. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 27(4), 175-186. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2010.515451
• Comprehensive Older Person’s Evaluation (Links to an external site.)
  Elsevier. (2012). Comprehensive older person’s evaluation . https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…
• Aging Macular Degeneration (Links to an external site.)
  Elsevier. (n.d.). Aging macular degeneration. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide . https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…
• Colon and Rectal Cancer: What Is Your Risk? (Links to an external site.)
  Elsevier. (n.d.). Colon and rectal cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. Elsevier.com. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…
• Prostate Cancer: What Is Your Risk? (Links to an external site.)
  Elsevier. (n.d.). Prostate cancer. Evolve: Jarvis: Physical examination & health assessment, 6th edition – Clinical reference – Health promotion guide. https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…
• Write Up Guideline (Links to an external site.)
  Elsevier. (n.d.). Complete Physical Examination Form . https://coursewareobjects.elsevier.com/objects/elr…

Assignment below:

You are about to perform a rectal examination of an older adult.

• What are the steps to examine this patient?
• Explain your rationale.
• What are some findings you can have while assessing the rectal sphincter?
• Describe the differences during the rectal examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
• What findings would expect on physical examination of acute prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy?