case study assignment

The following scoring rubric will be used to evaluate the Case Study assignments provided throughout the course.

You can use the table or answer in paragraph format

Each case study is worth 25 points and is deducted by 2 points for each day late.

Category

Point Value

Use of correct references (minimum 3 references, <5years)

6

Use of APA format

1

Correct Nursing Priorities

10

Correct Nursing Diagnoses

3

Correct Nursing Interventions

1

Correct laboratory values

1

Correct patient/family education

3

Use of any artificial intelligence

– 5

Scenario:

Samuel is a 15-month-old twin who is currently admitted to an inpatient pediatric unit. Where she has been admitted for an acute gastrointestinal regurgitation. At birth, Samuels twin Sophia passed away.

While on the unit his mother has not been able to visit much as she is still struggling with the loss of her daughter. His father is not involved and works with no other family members present in the state. During her night shift vitals, the Nurse notes that Samuels vitals reflect:

BP = 74/55; HR 140 bpm; Temp = 37.5C; RR = 30; 1/10 Pain using FLACC; Pulse Oxygen = 98% on RA.

Critical Thinking Questions:

1. What are the priority nursing interventions currently?

2. What are priority nursing diagnoses currently?

3. What are the expected nursing outcomes related to this scenario?

4. Discuss the nursing interventions related to this scenario.

5. Describe the teaching/learning needs for Samuels family.

6. Identify 2 areas of Social Determinants of Health that may influence this patients care in the long term.

References:

Ricci, Kyle, and Carman. (2020) Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th edition. Wolters Kluwer. Philadelphia; PA

Nursing Care Plan:

Diagnoses

Interventions

Outcomes

Teaching