Case Study 2 Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the student’

Case Study 2
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the student’s individual ability to properly conduct a pediatric patient assessment.  
 
Assignment Instructions:
Using the case study information provided below, the student will write a report that thoroughly responds to the following questions.
K.M. is a 12-year-old boy who presents to the pediatric office for his annual visit.
Subjective Data
Lives with mother and father, both present for visit
Attends upper elementary school
Only child
No smokers in home
No weapons in home
Objective Data
Vital signs within normal limits
Height and weight within normal limit
Immunizations up to date
No medications
No allergies
Physical exam within normal limits
Questions
In a Microsoft Word document, thoroughly analyze and respond to each of the questions provided below. Provide references to support your responses, as necessary. All references used must be cited in current APA format and include a separate reference page and a title page
What special considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the physical exam with this age group? (1.5 pts)
What similarities does the assessment of this age group have compared with an adult exam? (1.5pts)
What are the expected findings for the following systems: skin, hair, and nails and musculoskeletal system? (5 pts)
What are some abnormal findings for the following systems: skin, hair, and nails and musculoskeletal system? (5 pts)
How should the nurse assess the reproductive system for boys in this age group? (3.5 pts)
In which stage of development is this patient using the Tanner stages for boys? Explain your answer. (3.5 pts)
Please note that you shouldn’t simply re-write the questions and list the responses to the questions in your paper. This assignment should be written just like any other collegiate paper assignment, in paragraph format. Please refer to the following template for further context.