I need someone to respond to the following student discussion which I have provided below. Also, below the student discussion I have provided the original discussion prompt that the student discussion was referring to. I have provided an example of how to reply to a student to give you an idea of how to respond to a student discussion.

Student Discussion That Needs to Be Responded to:

The assessments of the adult and child are very different. In most cases, children cannot express their feelings or why they visited the facility; therefore, we sometimes ask different questions to the caregiver or the parent accompanying the child. In contrast, adult patients express themselves effectively to the nurses. Another difference is in communication, whereby adults are clear and answer the question directly. However, the children might fail to understand the questions because of fear, thus, delaying the physical assessment and treatment process (Themes, n.d). The reaction to pain during assessment also differs among adults and children, such that children might cry while adults will not cry regardless of the pain. The similarities in both are that referring to past medical results is considered, evidence is sought through laboratory tests, and in case clarification is needed, then a third party might be involved. During the assessment, a nurse may offer instructions through simulation, demonstrations, writing, or talking to the patient. Instructions play a vital role as they are part of patient education and gather evidence from the patient.

Communication is vital in healthcare facilities because it allows healthcare professionals and patients to understand one another. When communicating with the child, speaking slowly and using words they understand is essential. Toddlers and preschool-age children have grand imaginations and may view equipment and machines as scary monsters. Before a procedure, including the physical examination, explain what will happen and allow the child to express concerns (Wray, 2020). Praise and reward for this age group is essential because it will make them easy and cooperate throughout the entire exercise. The healthcare provider can bring balloons and other items to improve cooperation with the child.

References

Themes, U. (n.d). Physical Assessment of Children. https://nursekey.com/physical-assessment-of-children/

Wray, A. (2020). Approaches to effective communication in care. The Dynamics of Dementia Communication, 107-134. doi:10.1093/oso/9780190917807.003.0006

Original Discussion Prompt:

Assessment Description

Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement.

Example of How to Respond to a Student Discussion:

Hi Nita,

I like how you discuss both the teacher observing the student and the student observing their own art. You bring up excellent points about the teachers observing the children, because it does help the teacher to better communicate with the children and understand them better. As teachers, it is very important to nurture students, particularly if they are very young, I think, because it allows them to better understand the needs of the student, and how to work with them. Paying attention to what the student is drawing, and seeing how the student reacts to their own work can improve the teachers’ understanding.

Expressing feelings in this discussion board reply examples is a major component of growing up. The more a student is able to express those feelings, the more they can understand them. I liked reading about what you said on this topic, and I agree that the art is a very useful tool that students can learn to express their feelings effectively. If they do not express them, they are keeping them inside, and drawing can become a form of counseling for them. In my opinion, I think the drawing can be particularly useful for many students who are quiet. These students do not often express themselves verbally, and drawing can be a way for them to understand their feelings, and to release some pent up sadness of hostile feelings, for example. I think this form of therapy sticks with many people throughout life, and they continue to use drawing as a coping mechanism.

Thanks,
Steven