This week you will complete a genetic/genomic nursing assessment using the information found in the text on page 198, Box 7-.
Write out the assignment in APA format and address the items in box 7-7.
The paper will cover:
Identify 3 generations of one family (male/female, age, role in the family such as son/daughter, father, mother, grandmother). You may use grandparents, parents and children. For this week’s genetic family history assignment, you will need to discuss your own family or a friend’s family to complete the assignment. No names or identifying information!
-Brief health history of each family member. Focus on any/all genetic diseases that may be present or those for which family members may be at risk
-Complete reproduction history for relevant above identified family members
-Describe ethnic backgrounds of family members
-Identify any growth and development variations
-State to what extent each family member understands the causes of their health problems
-Relate what questions family members may have about potential genetic risks
-Describe nursing intervention strategies the family health nurse should relate to your selected family based on the obtained assessment.
-Minimum of four (4) total references: two (2) references from required course materials and two (2) peer-reviewed references. All references must be no older than five years.
Paper should be at least 600 words long, minus the reference page.
Text book for this class:
Kaakinen, J. R., Coehlo, D. P., Steele, R., Tabacco, A., & Hanson, S. M. (2015). Family health care nursing: Theory, practice, and research. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
Chapters 6 & 7 for this week’s topic
Here are the articles that are part of the recommended readings for this week. Please use at least one of these articles as a course reference along with the textbook. Then 2 references must be journal articles no older than 5 years old.
1. Nurses transforming health care using genetics and genomics
Note: Take a look at the references at the end of the Calzone article for more resources
2. Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics: Outcome Indicators
Note: Do a google search for this title and you’ll find several sites from which to open about the topic
3. Disclosure of genetic information within families: How nurses can facilitate family communication
4. Essential genetic and genomic competencies for nurses with graduate degrees
5. National Human Genome Research Institute (National Institute of Health)
Please use these headings for the paper along with an introduction and a conclusion.
Title of Paper (Genetic Family History Assessment)
Family Members and Health History
Family Members Ethnic Background, Reproductive History, & Growth and Development
Family Understanding of Genetic Health Risks
Genetic Health Risk and Nursing