Genetic Family History Assessment
For this paper, I will complete a genetic/genomic nursing assessment. This will consist of three generations from a family. I will obtain a brief health history of each family member, as well as a reproductive history for any relevant family members. I will also, include ethnic backgrounds of each family member and identify any growth and development of each family member. After gathering this information, I will explain how each family member understands the causes of their health problems. I will address the family members’ questions in regards to potential genetic risks. After obtaining all of the above information, I will describe what nursing intervention strategies the family health nurse can …show more content…
They are all aware of the medical history throughout their family and are all trying to make better lifestyle choices to prevent any future health issues. The second generation of this family does not smoke, they grew up around their parents smoking, but all have made a healthier choice in regards to smoking. The second generation, also are teaching their children the importance of eating healthy and exercising. It is difficult with this younger generation, whom tend to live a sedentary lifestyle, to teach them to be active, when this generation is all about social media and video games. That being said, the majority of this third generation all participate in sports and are …show more content…
She should also stress the importance of eating healthy and exercising. The genetic history in this family are preventable diseases in most cases. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to teach them to live a healthier lifestyle.
In conclusion, as stated above, the importance of living a healthy lifestyle is extremely important to this family to try to prevent the genetic diseases in this family’s future. The family health nurse has given this family the information needed, now it is their responsibility to make better choices in regards to living a healthy
For this paper, I will complete a genetic/genomic nursing assessment. This will consist of three generations from a family. I will obtain a brief health history of each family member, as well as a reproductive history for any relevant family members. I will also, include ethnic backgrounds of each family member and identify any growth and development of each family member. After gathering this information, I will explain how each family member understands the causes of their health problems. I will address the family members’ questions in regards to potential genetic risks. After obtaining all of the above information, I will describe what nursing intervention strategies the family health nurse can …show more content…
They are all aware of the medical history throughout their family and are all trying to make better lifestyle choices to prevent any future health issues. The second generation of this family does not smoke, they grew up around their parents smoking, but all have made a healthier choice in regards to smoking. The second generation, also are teaching their children the importance of eating healthy and exercising. It is difficult with this younger generation, whom tend to live a sedentary lifestyle, to teach them to be active, when this generation is all about social media and video games. That being said, the majority of this third generation all participate in sports and are …show more content…
She should also stress the importance of eating healthy and exercising. The genetic history in this family are preventable diseases in most cases. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to teach them to live a healthier lifestyle.
In conclusion, as stated above, the importance of living a healthy lifestyle is extremely important to this family to try to prevent the genetic diseases in this family’s future. The family health nurse has given this family the information needed, now it is their responsibility to make better choices in regards to living a healthy