The nurse enters Baby D.’s room and notices her mother sitting at her bedside crying. She states, “I don’t know how I will deal with her having heart surgery.” What would be an appropriate initial response to Ms. B.?
According to the given situation the baby’s mother was in worried situation. So as a nurse at first ask about her daughter's heart surgery and concerns she had. This allows Ms. B. an opportunity to express her feelings and worries about her baby condition. Later that counsel and explain Ms. B about her daughter’s surgery benefits and describe cardiac care team support at the hospital and make Ms. B to feel her child more comfortable in the hospital.
The nurse enters Baby D.’s room and notices her mother sitting at her bedside crying. She...
Nursing Care Plan 31-1: The Child with a Congenital Heart Disease The nurse enters Baby D.’s room and notices her mother sitting at her bedside crying. She states, “I don’t know how I will deal with her having heart surgery.” What would be an appropriate initial response to Ms. B.? Nursing Care Plan 34-1: The Patient with Depression Mr. W. is admitted to the psychiatric unit and placed on suicidal precautions. Mr. W. sits stoically staring out the window and...
Nursing Care Plan 17-1: The Patient Using Complementary and Alternative Therapies Ms. L. complains of feeling fatigued and tense. List some nonpharmacologic methods of bringing about a state of physical and mental tranquility that may be helpful. Why might each of these methods be helpful for Ms. L.? Nursing Care Plan 24-1: The Patient Experiencing Complicated Grieving (Unresolved Grief) Ms. S. is admitted to the medical unit for severe weakness, weight loss, and chronic depression. She is reluctant to get...
A 19-year-old mother, of a 3-month-old baby boy appear in the Emergency Room frantic about her baby not breathing and appears to be cyanotic. Upon assessment of the baby, breath sounds are not present, no pulses detected, the baby is pronounced dead. She explains to the ER nurse that she had found her baby wrapped in blankets, face down in the crib. The nurse continues to asses the mother who explains the baby was born prematurely at 32 weeks. She...
NOTE: Please Answer Question 1-10 Nursing Care Plan 7-1: The Patient with an Infection Mr. R. has a peripheral IV infusing and reports discomfort at the site of insertion. What should the nurse do? Nursing Care Plan 8-1: The Patient with Activity Intolerance The nurse is in the process of transferring Mr. D. from his bed to a chair using a mechanical lift. The nurse has prepared the chair and placed it near the bed. The nurse turns Mr. D....
1. A mother tells a nurse that her 22-month-old child says "no" to everything. When scolded, the toddler becomes angry and starts crying loudly, then later wants to be held. How should the nurse best interpret this toddler's behavior? A. The toddler isn't effectively coping with the stress. B. The toddler's need for affection isn't being met C. This is normal behavior for a two-year-old child. D. This behavior suggests the need for further assessment. 2. The mother of a...
Baby Haley’s mother is a 26-year-old, G2P2002, married, black female. Her first child is a health 6-year-old girl. Mrs. Haley works as a cashier at Wal-Mart. There were no complications identified in the pregnancy, although she did not start prenatal care until her 24th week of pregnancy. Case Study: Baby Haley has just been born after a two-hour second stage of labor. Immediately at delivery the nurse notes the following: Baby Haley lacks tone. He feels like a “bean bag...
Ms. M had her first baby one hour ago. The L & D nurse wheels the patient over and tells you everything has been normal. She has an IV running (with Pitocin in it) and this bag can be discontinued after it runs in. She’s voided an adequate amount and is bleeding a normal amount. She had an episiotomy with a 3rd degree extension. In about 20 minutes you go in to assess Ms. M. Her vital signs are T...
gland removed. She is resting comfortably in her room with her husband present. The nurse assigned to care for Mrs. Butler has already taken her vital signs: temperature 98.7" blood pressure 112/2mm Hgpulse 62 beats/min, and respirations 22 hrathu min on room air. The museow checking the medication administration record (MAR) to see what medications Mrs. Butler has ordered 1. The nurse notices that Mrs. Butler has been taking her as needed (pe pain medication, hydrocodone Smg acetaminophen 500mg, every...
A 16-year-old student comes to the school nurse’s office and tells the nurse that she thinks she might be pregnant. The student tells the nurse that she has not had a period in 3 months. The nurse checks the student’s file and finds that she has a history of asthma and a seizure disorder for which she has been prescribed daily drugs. Because the student takes these drugs at home, the nurse has not seen her on a regular basis....
1. Patient (infant) presents with parents for immunizations 2. Medical Assistant #1 enters the room and notices that her neighbors have their baby in for a visit. She is very guarded about other medical assistants entering the room. 2. Medical Assistant #1 removes infants clothing to get a weight and notices that the infant has burns on his legs, buttocks, and chest. 3. Medical Assistant #1 inquires from the parents how he received the burns and they state they are...