Part 1: Assessment (1000 words)
Hospital policy is that Mr Jungala receive the assessments below. Detail the goal or
the purpose of these assessments and how they relate to Mr Jungala.
• Alcohol withdrawal risk assessment
• Cognitive assessment
• Falls assessment
• Functional assessment
• Nutritional assessment
Part 2: Plan and implementation (500 words)
Normal age-related changes, Mr Jungula’s co-morbidities, acute illness and
medications may have contributed to his fall. Choose one factor and outline your
nursing actions and referrals you would execute; include rationales for same.
Part 3: A biopsychosocial approach (500 words)
Healthy ageing involves promoting one’s physical, mental and social well-being.
Consider Mr Jungala’s psychosocial vital signs. Identify what factors impact on Mr
Jungala’s psychosocial health: positively and negatively. Identify coping mechanisms
and social support networks to promote Mr Jungala’s psychosocial well-being. Note
any appropriate interdisciplinary team referrals; include rationales for same.