INSTRUCTIONS
- Address advanced practice nursing accountability across the lifespan with role-specific considerations.
- Demonstrating clinical judgment, explain some factors and differences in how you would foster self-management for a (1) pediatric patient, (2) young adult, and (3) older adult.
- Include examples of resources/support or referrals that may be needed for each group.
- How might the process of shared decision-making impact each group?
Support your stance with peer-reviewed sources.
ANSWER
Advanced practice nurse accountability means supporting patients’ self-management through education, planning, and follow-up. As such, age-specific strategies are necessary because patients at different life stages have different needs, abilities, and support systems (Hart & Bell, 2021). First, when working with pediatric patients, the advanced practice nurse must rely on the child’s caregivers. In most cases, children cannot manage their health, so teaching must focus on parents and guardians (Catarino et al., 2021). The education should be done simply and clearly, using age-appropriate words and pictures to help the child …To access the full answer, use the purchase button below.