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C350_Task2.docx C350 Comprehensive Health Assessment Field Experience Task 2 Western Governors University Comprehensive Health Assessment A. Comprehensive Health Assessment The comprehensive hea... lth assessment was completed on patient JB, who is a 39-year-old Caucasian male. He presented for his annual routine examination with no present illness or complaint. He has a history of obesity and hypertension and the hypertension is controlled with medication. He lives outside Atlanta, GA with is wife and infant son in a single-family home where he feels safe. He is employed at a local private Christian school as a janitor and states he enjoys his job. The patient was polite and cooperative during examination and appears well-groomed. A1. Evidence-Based Interview Techniques Collecting information from patients is an essential step in assessing a patient so that they can receive the care they need. The interview process is important in building a provider-patient relationship so that the patient feels at ease, empowered, and supported. Patient are normally nervous and guarded when going for a doctor visit. During the comprehensive health assessment several interviewing techniques were used including adaptive questioning, active listening, nonverbal communication, and transitions and empowerment. Adaptive questioning encourages the patient to fully communicate and to give more than yes or no replies. During a health assessment the provider needs to expel information to aide in care of the p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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