ANSWER:
The health issues and risks relevant to this 12-year-old Hispanic girl are numerous. Being severely underweight can lead to a higher risk of malnourishment, as well as a weakened immune system due to lack of nutrients. Furthermore, the fact that she is being bullied in school will add extra stress which could affect her physical and mental health. This could leadto a lower self-esteem and make her more vulnerable to physical and mental illnesses. Additionally, the fact that both of her parents are underweight may indicate a greater risk of genetics playing a role in their daughter’s health issues. In order to further assess this girl’s weight-related health, it would be important to consider other aspects of herlife such as her home environment, lifestyle, and diet. As a healthcare provider, it would be beneficial to conduct an assessment on the girl’s daily routines and activities in order to gain insight into any underlying factors that may be affecting her health. Additionally, understanding the family dynamics would provide greater understanding of the child’s role within her environment.
QUESTION:
CASE SCENARIO
Severely underweight 12-year-old Hispanic girl with underweight parents who has been bullied in school just recently.
Assignment (3–4 pages, not including title and reference pages):
· An explanation of the health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you were assigned.
· Describe additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related health.
· Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.
· Taking into account the parents’ and caregivers’ potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would ask about the child to gather more information.
· Provide at least two strategies you could employ to encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child’s health and weight.
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