PLEAS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW FIVE REFERENCE NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS ZERO (0) PLAGIARISM PLEASE FOLLOW RUBIC BELOW & 7TH APA FORMAT WRITTING STYLE MY ALLOCATED IS When seeking to identify a patients health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of diagnostic tests and assessment tools; however, different factors affect the validity and reliability of the results produced by these tests or tools. Nurses must be aware of these factors in order to select the most appropriate test or tool and to accurately interpret the results. Not only do these diagnostic tests affect adults, body measurements can provide a general picture of whether a child is receiving adequate nutrition or is at risk for health issues. These data, however, are just one aspect to be considered. Lifestyle, family history, and cultureamong other factorsare also relevant. That said, gathering and communicating this information can be a delicate process. For this Assignment, you will consider the validity and reliability of different assessment tools and diagnostic tests. You will explore issues such as sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values. You will also consider examples of children with various weight issues. You will explore how you could effectively gather information and encourage parents and caregivers to be proactive about their childrens health and weight. (34 pages, not including title and reference pages) Include the following:
