Complete the Fall Risk and Cognition Assessments Case Study, including the Hendrich II Fall Risk Assessment

Week 8 separate document write one paragraph with reference

· Complete the Fall Risk and Cognition Assessments Case Study, including the Hendrich II Fall Risk Assessment available in the Resources folder.

· Complete the Mini-Cog screening (see Borson, n.d., in the Resources section) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI; see Buysse, Reynolds, Monk, Berman, & Kupfer, 1989, in the Resources section) to develop a comprehensive assessment for Mrs. L.’s risk of falling.

· Develop a one-paragraph summary describing Mrs. L.’s risk for falls.

· Create one goal for each category.

· Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

· Submit the three fall risk assessment tools and your summary as attachments to the assignment area.

Week 9 separate document write one paragraph with reference

E. L. is an 88-year-old widow who has advanced dementia. She is a retired secretary and is cared for in the home of her divorced daughter, who is her power of attorney for health affairs. E. L. requires assistance with all activities of daily living. She spends most of the day sitting in her orthopedic recliner (she has had bilateral hip replacements) or lying in bed. She does not speak or acknowledge the presence of others. Recently, E. L. has stopped eating all meals except for small banana slices. She resists a spoon when it is brought to her mouth, and she pockets food in her cheeks without swallowing. E. L. was admitted to the hospital several months ago for influenza and bilateral pneumonia. She was treated in the intensive care unit for three days and then sent home. The possibility of a feeding tube insertion was discussed during her hospitalization. E. L.’s daughter is seeking guidance on artificial nutrition and hydration.

· Use the assigned readings to guide you in the development of five discussion points

· Discussions points should reflect best practices that you will include as you speak with E. L.’s daughter regarding her mother’s end-of-life care.

· Cite your references in proper APA Style.

· Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

· Submit as an attachment to the assignment area.