NR 305 Week 2 Assignment: Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile
Purpose: This assignment is to help you gain insight regarding the influence of an
... [Show More] individual’s lifestyle and health-related practices, on their opportunities for health promotion. You are to obtain a lifestyle and health practices profile using yourself as the client, and then practice analyzing the data to formulate a health promotion nursing diagnosis.
Disclaimer: When completing a Lifestyle and Health Profile on an actual client, it is essential that the information is accurate and all areas are addressed. **Please note that for this assignment, a few sections containing sensitive information have been marked optional.** This assignment will only be shared for academic-related purposes, and will not be seen by your classmates. However, if you wish to leave any of the areas marked “option to not respond” blank, points will not be deducted. All areas not marked as optional must be completed for full credit. Contact your visiting professor if you have any questions or concerns.
Directions: Refer to the Personal Life and Health Practices Profile guidelines and grading rubric found in Course Resources to complete the information below. This assignment is worth 200 points.
Type your answers on this form. Click Save as and save the file with the assignment name and your last name, e.g., “NR305_Week2_Personal_ Lifestyle_Form_Smith”. When you are finished, submit the form to the Life and Health Practices Profile Dropbox by the deadline indicated in your guidelines. Post questions in the Q & A Forum or contact your instructor if you have questions about this assignment.
1: Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile (130 Points)
Complete the Life and Health Practices Profile below, using yourself as the client. Please document your responses professionally, as you would in a client’s actual health record. Provide enough information to have answered the questions completely. For clarity, write full sentences in your documentation. All questions in each section must be addressed, except for those indicated as optional. If a question does not apply to you, please indicate this in the findings as “N/A”.
Lifestyle and Health Practices Profile
Description of Typical Day Findings
Briefly describe your typical daily routine from the time you wake up until bedtime. When not working, I usually wake up around 7 am in time for my girls to go to school. After they left for school, I check my emails and bills that need my attention. Me and my husband eat breakfast around 11 am and then prepare food for dinner. While cooking, I do my assignments and make my calls for medical appointments, school conferences and other business-related calls. After cooking, I take a nap (2-3 hours) and wakes up when my children arrive from school. We then eat dinner around 7 pm with the whole family where we share with each other the latest happenings in our lives. On my nights off from work, we usually watch movie before going to sleep around 11 pm.
When I have work, I arrive home around 8 am, eat breakfast and prepare for bed by 10 am, sleep till 4:30 pm and be ready for dinner around 5:30 pm. My husband prepare the dinner and we eat with the kids before I go to work. Dinner is a must because that is how we connect with our kids with what is happening to them. I usually leave the house around 6 pm, then work from 7pm to 8 am (night shift).
Nutrition and Weight Management Questions Findings
What do you eat in a typical day? What type of foods do you prefer, how often do you eat throughout the day, and about how much do you eat? Typically, I eat late breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is usually a cup of coffee, half-cup of fried rice, an egg and some meat like bacon, hotdog or sausage. If I am working, I eat around 8 am then sleep until 5 pm. I eat dinner which is mainly comprised of a cup of rice, cup of vegetables and a portion of meat like chicken “adobo”, fried fish or baked porkchop.
When not working, I usually just stay home and have some snacks like cookies (3-5 pcs) or half a bag of chips.
Do you eat out frequently, or mainly prepare meals at home? If you eat out, what type of restaurants do you usually eat at? We seldom eat out because my husband is a good cook. We also find it cheaper to prepare meals at home. We only eat out when there are special occasions and we usually go for Filipino restaurants.
Do you tend to eat only when hungry? Have you noticed if your eating habits change when you are stressed, bored, or depressed? Not really. When at home, I tend to munch at “junk foods” like chips especially when bored. This is the reason why I asked my husband to store more fruits and less on “junk foods”.
Who typically purchase and prepares the food you eat? My husband do the grocery shopping and cooking.
What type of fluids do you usually drink? How much? I drink a cup of coffee in the morning, seltzer or glass of water every meal.
Activity and Exercise Questions Findings
Describe your daily activity patterns. Everyday upon waking up, I spend half hour on devotion/reading the Bible. I take a shower and get dressed for work. Around 5 pm we all eat dinner and then I go to work from 7pm to 8 am in the morning.
When not working, I wake-up around 7 am so I can my see my kids when they leave for school. I go back to bed until 11 am when I have finished my assignments or paying bills online, otherwise, I go online an do them.
After breakfast, I usually do laundry (uniform and undergarments) and then clean the house. I also help my husband cook dinner or prepare the food for the week. When not cooking, we do errands like grocery shopping and going to appointments like doctor visits or school meetings/conferences.
Do you follow an exercise plan? If yes, what types of exercise, for what duration, and how often? I don’t have an exercise plan. On warmer days, me and my husband used to walk in my campus for 30 minutes twice a week. Since the weather got cold, we haven’t done any walking at all.
Do you have physical limitations that do not allow you to follow a moderately strenuous exercise program?
**option to not respond** I have no physical limitations.
What type of activities do you enjoy for recreation and leisure? I like to travel with my kids and husband. When not travelling, I like to watch movies in Netflix or Youtube. I also like to read a lot.
Sleep and Rest Questions Findings
Describe your typical sleeping patterns. When working at nights, I usually sleeps from 10 am to 4:30 pm. On my days off, I sleep from 10 pm to 10 am.
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Yes, I have trouble sleeping when I have to work at nights.
About how many hours of sleep do you get each night? On the average 6 to 8 hours. On my nights off, I try to sleep for 10 to 12 hours to catch up on sleep.
Do you typically feel well-rested during the day? Yes during my days off but not when I have work at nights.
Do you nap during the day? How often and for how long? Yes. On my days off, I usually nap for 2 to 3 hours.
Do you have routine at night that helps you fall asleep? No routine at all. If I have trouble falling asleep, I apply special oil called “oil of wintergreen”. It helps me fall asleep faster and reduce back and joint pains.
Substance Use Questions Findings
How much alcohol do you consume on the average?
**option to not respond** Not a drinker.
Do you consume beverages containing caffeine? If so, how often and how much? Yes. I usually drink a cup of coffee in the morning, 3 to 4 days a week.
Do you currently or have you ever smoked or used any form nicotine products? For how long? How many packs per week?
Tell me about any past efforts to quit.
Never smoked.
Have you ever taken a medication that was not prescribed to you? If so, explain.
Do you currently use, or have you ever used, recreational drugs? If so, describe.
**option to not respond** Never used recreational drugs.
Do you take vitamins or herbs or any other supplements? If so, what are they? No vitamins or supplements currently taking.
Self-Care Questions Findings
Describe your best talents and abilities? I am good with decorating, arts and crafts and flower arrangement. I am also very resourceful.
How do you feel about yourself? Your appearance? I don’t have a lot of self-confidence since I gained weight. I used to be a skinny teen but since I got pregnant with my first child, I became overweight and have not lost the weight that I gained.
What are some examples of activities you do to keep yourself safe and healthy? Or to prevent disease?
(i.e., I apply sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.) I go to preventive screening like mammogram and Pap smear. I also do self-breast exam every month.
I go for annual physical check-up with my primary care doctor and check-up with the dentist every 6 months. I also make sure that I floss daily.
Do you practice safe sex?
*option to not respond** Yes. I am in a monogamous relationship.
How often do you schedule routine medical check-ups and screenings? I do my annual check-ups and preventive screening diligently. I have high risk for breast cancer because my mom died from it and my sister was also diagnosed with it..
How often do you visit the dentist? Every 6 months
How often do you schedule a vision screening? Every 2 years
Social Questions Findings
What do you do to relax? Watching Netflix with my husband
With whom do you socialize frequently? We are a member of a community church which we attend regularly for meetings and services.
Are you involved in community activities? Yes. I serve in a local community church as a cell leader.
Do you feel like you have enough time to socialize? Yes. I attend Wednesday and Friday Bible studies and Sunday worship services.
What do you consider to be your contribution to society? I am a good citizen. I obey the laws and raising my children to be good citizens is my contribution to society.
Relationship Questions Findings
Who are the most important people in your life? Describe their relationship to you. My family (husband and children) and my siblings. They are my emotional and spiritual support.
What was it like growing up in your family? A little challenging because I grew up in the province with my mom and unemployed dad. My father was also an alcoholic so it was hard for our family, especially with my half-siblings. Most of the time, my mom was the bread winner and resources were scarce. I don’t have any idea how my mom put food on the table and how we got by. She was able to send me to school and university.
If applicable, describe any relationship you have with a spouse or significant other.
**option to not respond** I have a good and monogamous relationship with my husband.
If applicable, describe the relationship you have with your children.
**option to not respond** My kids are good kids. They are very respectful of us. I try to foster open communication with them especially now that they are getting older.
If applicable, describe your relationship with your in-laws.
**option to not respond** My in-laws are in the Philippines. We visit them from time to time.
Do you have any pets? No. Pets are not allowed in our apartment.
Describe your role in your family. I am the primary caregiver. I support half of the financial obligations and serve as the executor of the rules in the house like making sure the kids made their assignment, their duties in the house and go to sleep at 10 pm.
Values and Beliefs Questions Findings
What is most important to you in life? Family and relationship with Jesus
What do you hope to accomplish in your lifetime? I am hoping to have a nursing home for elderly.
Do you currently affiliate with a religion? Is this important to you?
**option to not respond** Yes. My relationship with Jesus Christ is very important for me.
What gives you strength and hope? Having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Education and Work Questions Findings
Tell me about your educational background. I have an Associate degree in Nursing. I have Master and bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the Philippines
Do you have future educational goals or plans? Yes, I want to finish my Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and eventually take Masters in Public Health
If applicable, tell me about your work. What are your responsibilities? I am a staff nurse in a Med-Surg floor in a public hospital in NYC. I work night shifts and responsible of taking care of 6 patients (minimum) on a Surgery floor.
Do you enjoy your work? Yes, nursing is hard work, but I find it challenging and enjoyable because I get to see tangible result when our patients get better and stable enough to go back home.
Describe your relationship with your co-workers. I am new in our department and I see my coworkers as my teachers and preceptors. They are very supportive and helpful of my nursing career.
Do you experience work-related stress? Yes. When co-workers call out sick and we are left with only 3 nurses on the floor with 28-30 patients.
Does your current income meet your needs?
**option to not respond** Yes. My husband contributes to our financial obligations.
Stress and Coping Questions Findings
Describe what makes you feel angry. When my kids do not do their respective responsibilities like not doing homework, staying up late or lying to us.
I also feel angry when I feel disrespected by somebody.
How would you describe your stress level, overall? My stress is at moderate level, from work and family.
What do you do to manage anger and/or stress? I read the Bible and pray everyday. I also like to talk with my friends and husband about my stressors.
Where do you turn for assistance in times of crisis? I have childhood friends and church counselors whom I talk to whenever I feel stressful.
Environment Questions Findings
Have you identified any risks in your home or neighborhood, or at your job? Risks includes work-related violence, health risks like contracting infectious diseases, radiation and chemical exposure
Are there risks associated with any of your leisure or recreational activities? None
What type of precautions do you take related to potential environmental hazards?
(i.e., I wear a respirator mask in the factory where I work.) I wear mask at work when I feel that my immune system is down (i.e. runny nose, feels weak or coughing), gloves and other protective devices when taking care of patients in isolation.
I also wash my hands according to my hospital’s protocol (before going in and going out of the patient’s room)
Do you believe you are at risk of becoming a victim of violence? If yes, please explain.
**option to not respond** Not at all.
End of Profile. Please continue this assignment by answering the questions below.
2. Reflect on this experience (15 points)
The questions you answered in this profile are similar to those asked by nurses in practice settings every day. In 1-2 paragraphs, describe how it felt to put yourself in the client’s shoes. Did you feel vulnerable? Were some of the questions difficult to answer? Did you wonder why certain questions needed to be asked? Include some specific examples in your discussion.
Answer:
It is hard to answer questions regarding relationship especially the one that asks “how was it like growing in our family?”. I felt vulnerable and don’t feel like answering it honestly or answering it at all. I felt like it is a private matter, and it is nobody’s business but I saw the importance of that assessment with my mental health.
3. Analyze your responses (45 points)
Carefully review your responses in the profile. In 1-2 paragraphs, provide an overall summary of the findings. Then, describe at least 2 opportunities you have identified for seeking a higher level of health. Provide some detail as to what prompted you to make your selections.
Answer:
Reading my responses made me realize that my life is very monotonous. It circles around work, family and church. I didn’t have much other activities that reduces my stress from work or family. Although we like to travel, we barely do it because we don’t have the resources/money to do it now. As much as we want to visit family and relatives in the Philippines, we haven’t done it in a while. I also realized that I am living a sedentary lifestyle since I got my hospital job. I didn’t do any exercise and my eating habits got worse.
I would like to put a specific schedule to do walking or any activities that will make me move my body like learning to dance. I also felt that my eating habits got worse because I am not consciously looking at what kind of food I am eating. I always felt like I needed to stay home and sleep although in my assessment I have enough time to sleep and get rested. I also feel that I needed to take supplements like multivitamins and minerals especially at my age to prevent common diseases of women like osteoporosis/osteoarthritis.
4. Write one health promotion nursing diagnosis (10 points)
Based on your analysis in #3, write one health promotion nursing diagnosis.
(Use the formula: “Readiness for enhanced ______ related to ________.”)
Answer:
Readiness for enhanced nutrition and active lifestyle related to poor eating habits and sedentary daily life. [Show Less]