Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children

Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Assessment Tools and Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Children Obesity is one of the major prevailing issues that affect both adults and children. In fact, the number of underweight children has increased tremendously over the years. However, the government has enacted effective mechanisms for addressing health concerns. Diagnostic assessment is one of the effective measures of planning on ways to improve the overall health levels and wellbeing of patients suffering from various illnesses. Nurses work collaboratively with other health practitioners in formulating a health promotion strategy of determining the wellbeing of all patients. Advanced nurses have a significant obligation of assessing weight-related health risks and design effective mechanisms of collaborating with children’s caregivers on weight-related health issues. Health Issues and Risks Obese children encounter different forms of health-related risks, especially if their parents suffer from a similar issue. Over the years, the overall number of obesity-related cases have been increasing tremendously. Childhood obesity can result in several health risks, such as high blood pressure, asthma, sleep disorders, and self-esteem issues. According to Gibbs and Chapman- Novakofski (2012), it is important for the government to formulate effective strategies of addressing the health concern. Besides, parents have to commit themselves to enlighten their children on effective ways of managing their weight. Importantly, diagnostic tests can help in assessing if or not a child receives adequate nutrition or is at risk of health issues. The case study of the underweight 12 years Hispanic girl is an appropriate example of the prevailing health concerns. As a healthcare provider, I can identify various health issues and risks that make the child vulnerable to other illnesses. It is equally important for the parents to gather relevant information on the child’s development and underlying sensitivity issues. As a result, it can be convenient to formulate strategies of encouraging the child victim and the other family members on ways of attaining a healthy weight. Underweight adults and children encounter different forms of health concerns that can have an impact on their lifespan and health. In the case of the Hispanic girl, it is likely that poor nutrition was the major concern that had a devastating impact on her overall growth and development. As a result, the girl was vulnerable to heart attack and inability to fight other related infections. Furthermore, the victim suffered from impaired thinking and poor concentration as a result of poor nutrition. Moreover, the Hispanic girl’s parents were underweight possibly because of poor nutrition practices. Therefore, it is likely that the family lived in poor economic status and could not afford to purchase healthy foods. Besides, the family is likely to suffer from genetic illnesses that affect their digestive and endocrine systems. According to Martin, Dalton III, Williams, Slawson, D.L, Dunn, and Johns- Wommack (2014), it is possible that the child suffered from mental health that could have influenced her underweight condition. Considerably, the Hispanic girl is likely to have been bullied in school, thus, developing eating disorders. Therefore, she could have been suffering from depression and, thus, vulnerable to other lifestyle-related disorders. Additional Information Needed Nutritional factors for the family is one of the most essential information needed in the case of the Hispanic girl. The major concerns ought to be what they eat, the rate at which they purchase food, and their perceptions on what a healthy weight entails. In the process of addressing the health concerns for the family, a healthcare provider will have to gather body mass index (BMI) for the patient and other family members to determine if they are underweight or healthy. The formula of calculating BMI involves taking...