A 65-year-old female patient is seen your office for an annual physical examinat

A 65-year-old female patient is seen your office for an annual physical examination. The patient states that she has not seen a healthcare provider for the past 10 years because she has been feeling well. She has no past medical or surgical history. She reports no complaints. The patient is new to your practice. You completed a comprehensive history and physical examination on the patient. The patient states that she does not know her family history because she was adopted and never had a chance to meet or speak to her biological families. The history and physical exam are unremarkable.
Discuss the following:
1. Considering the patient age and gender, what preventive health and screenings would you consider for this patient based on the current guidelines?
Based on the patient’s age and gender, several preventive health and screenings that should be considered include:
1. Colorectal cancer screening: The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45 for individuals with average risk. This can be done through various methods, including fecal occult blood testing, colonoscopy, and stool DNA testing.
2. Breast cancer screening: The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammography screening for women aged 50 to 74 years, with the option for screening to start at age 40. Women with a family history of breast cancer may need earlier or more frequent screening.
3. Cervical cancer screening: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends cervical cancer screening for women aged 21 to 65 years, with Pap tests every three years or Pap tests with HPV testing every five years.
4. Osteoporosis screening: The USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening for women aged 65 years or older, or for women aged 50 to 64 years with certain risk factors, such as a family history of osteoporosis or a history of fractures.
5. Cardiovascular disease screening: The American Heart Association recommends cardiovascular disease screening for all adults aged 20 years or older at least every four to six years, which may include blood pressure measurement, cholesterol screening, and assessment of lifestyle factors such as smoking and physical activity.
6. Immunizations: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend various immunizations for adults aged 65 years or older, including influenza, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines.
Explanation:
It is important to note that the patient’s individual medical history, risk factors, and preferences should also be taken into account when determining appropriate preventive health and screening measures.
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Read
• Kennedy-Malone, L., Martin-Plank, L., & Duffy, E. (2019). Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults. (2nd ed.). F. A. Davis Company.
ISBN: 9780803666610
o Chapters 1, 2, and 4
Online Materials & Resources
• Visit the CINAHL Complete under the A-to-Z Databases on the University Library’sLinks to an external site. website, locate and read the articles below:
o Berger, S., Escher, A., Mengle, E., & Sullivan, N. (2018). Effectiveness of health promotion, management, and maintenance interventions within the scope of occupational therapy for community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(4), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.030346
o Williams, G. R., Deal, A. M., Nyrop, K. A., Pergolotti, M., Guerard, E. J., Jolly, T. A., & Muss, H. B. (2015). Geriatric assessment as an aide to understanding falls in older adults with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23(8), 2273–2280. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-2598-0