Reflection

Reflection (10 points)

Nurses use reflection to, mindfully and intentionally, examine our thought processes, actions, and behaviors in order to better evaluate our patients’ outcomes. You have interviewed an individual, conducted a head-to-toe physical assessment, and identified at least two health teaching needs. You have also located within the literature evidence-based support for the teaching that will be used to address the individual’s health education needs. As you formulate your findings in writing within this assignment, it is time to turn your attention inward. The final element of this assignment is to write a reflection that describes your experience.

1. Be sure your reflection addresses each of the following questions.
   1. How did this assignment compare to what you’ve learned and expected?
   2. What enablers or barriers to communication did you encounter when performing a health history and physical exam? How could you overcome those barriers?
   3. Were there any unanticipated challenges encountered during this assignment? What went well with this assignment?
   4. Was there information you wished you had available but did not?
   5. How will you alter your approach to a obtaining a health history and conducting a physical examination the next time?

Writing Style and Format (5 points)

Your writing should reflect your synthesis of ideas based on prior knowledge, newly acquired information, and appropriate writing skills. Scoring of your written communication is based on proper use of grammar, spelling, and APA sixth-edition formatting, as well as how clearly your thoughts and reasoning are expressed in writing.