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This week, we cover the areas of Female/Male Genitourinary System, Assessing the Abdomen, Assessing the Breasts, and Nutrition. Through readings, disucssion and assessment, you will meet the following objectives:

Objectives:
  • Identify pertinent history questions related to the assessment of the breast, abdomen, and genitourinary systems.
  • Perform an assessment of the breasts, abdomen, and genitourinary system identifying normal from abnormal findings.
  • Perform a nutritional assessment being mindful of how culture, ethnicity, and environment influence food consumption.
  • Document assessment data collected along with identification of actual and potential problems.

Readings

Textbook:

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Articles:
 
   1. Kelly, B. et al., (2010). Television food advertising to children: A global perspective. American Journal of Public Health, 100(9), 1730-1736.
   2. Gibson, K. (2011). The neighborhood food environment and adult weight status: Estimates from longitudinal data. American Journal of Public Health , 101 (1), 71-8.
 
Website Resources: 

  1. Practice Guide to Clinical Medicine
  2. Exam of the Abdomen
  3. Breast Exam

Week 5

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Assignment 5.1:  Participate in the Week 5 Discussion. Your initial post to each question is due by Thursday of this week. You are expected to submit a minimum of 2 substantive peer replies to any of the questions by Saturday of this week.
 
Assignment 5.2: Final Exam located on the Coursework/Assignments page. You may use your completed worksheet from Week 3.
 
Assignment 5.3: Submit your clinical preceptor agreements, "Preceptor Guide" and "Preceptor Intent of Relationship", via fax or email by Saturday of this week. These agreements are located on the NRS 402 Course Information page.