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Part 1. Module 1 Consultant Introduction and QuestionsThis is the best part of the course–your consultant! Remember, the criteria for the consultant are as follows:Must be at least 70 years oldAvoid choosing someone who may not be able to complete the semester with you.Must be willing to talk to you about some specified topics multiple times during the semester.Should have access to a phone, email, or live nearby.Can be a relative, friend, or perfect stranger.Must have at least one chronic disease/illness i.e. hypertension, diabetes, COPD etc. Grading Consultant ReportsBe sure to take into consideration any chronic diseases and their effects on quality of life and health literacy. Your report must include highlights of the conversation with your consultant and your reflections and insights about the conversations as a nurse. Be sure your insight includes not only your personal thoughts of the reports, but also how you think this will influence you as a nurse. Do not give a verbatim transcript of your conversation, but provide a summary with some details in order to address the questions and/or any teaching you may have done with your consultant. Remember to place quotations where needed. Examples of responses for grading:Barely minimal response: “She used castor oil.”Better response: “She used castor oil every spring to clean us out. She believed in castor oil. She also used kerosene on anything where blood showed.”Truly great response: “She used castor oil every spring to clean us out. She believed i

n castor oil. She also used kerosene on anything where blood showed.” I asked what happened to her skin after the kerosene, and she said, “All of the skin turned dark and got real sore. But, the bleeding quit and we never got infections.” I cannot imagine how they kept from getting infections in those days. I think this will affect my care of the elderly by making me more aware of their personal lives and thoughts about healthcare. This also shows me that I must ask my patients if they are using any home remedies and consider the impacts these could be having on their health and provide patient education. Part 2. Mobility and Safety AssignmentFalls are one of the biggest health hazards to elders. To maintain their independence, elders believe that mobility is vital. This assignment will demonstrate some of the most common safety hazards and nursing interventions you can use to help protect your patients.Eliopoulos states that “Good preventive practices form the foundation for safety. In addition to the usual practices that would promote safety for person of any age, additional measures must be promoted for older adults.”Thinking about your consultant, list high priority or important nursing interventions you would recommend for each of the potential safety problem areas identified by Eliopoulos. This portion of the assignment requires 2 references. You must provide citations within the body of the assignment and a reference page at the end of the document. A title page is not required. Double space answers.