The student is assigned a case study to complete a nursing care plan. The student must complete a holistic assessment and establish priorities based on the client's needs. The entire nursing process should be framed to illustrate the student's understanding of the eight (8) areas of the client's needs and life considerations in accordance with integrated processes. CASE STUDY SICKLE CELLANEMIA 10042023-1.pdf
![**Client Data**
- **Client Name:** Michael Mason
- **Primary Physician/Admitting Team:** Dr. Pat Ashland [Hospitalist]
- **DOB:** 19 years prior to date of simulation
- **Age:** 19 years old
- **Height:** 184 cm (72 in)
- **Weight:** 65.1 kg (143.2 lb)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Race:** African American
- **Religion:** Not identified
- **Marital status:** Single
- **LOC:** Awake, alert × 3 but in pain
- **Allergies:** No known drug allergies; no known food allergies
**Current Client History**
The client is a 19-year-old African American male with a known history of sickle cell anemia. He has been admitted to the hospital with severe periumbilical abdominal pain, bilateral leg pain, and shortness of breath (SOB). The client has a 5-day history of fever, productive cough, and increasing SOB. He is complaining of a dry mouth, and urine output has been low (last urinated 18 hours ago). He was diagnosed with dehydration and RLL pneumonia in the ED. His pain began 2 days ago in his abdomen and has progressed to his legs. He describes his leg pain as "achy bony pain." He has trouble walking because of the pain. He knows that he is having a sickle cell crisis on top of his pneumonia. He also notes that he has diarrhea but reports no blood in the stool.
**Past Medical History**
Sickle cell anemia diagnosed at 1 year of age. Splenic infarct 2 years ago. At least 10 prior admissions for sickle crisis, but at another hospital. Impaired vision in left eye secondary to thrombotic event 5 years ago during a sickle crisis.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F5788284e-c483-42f2-8c8c-3558352c6391%2Fdbe57033-0f62-485a-9b50-34e4c6772eef%2Fe5h1af_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
![**Case Study Assignment #11**
- **Due:** Wed Oct 11, 2023, 3:59pm
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The student is assigned a case study to complete a nursing care plan. The student must complete a holistic assessment and establish priorities based on the client’s needs. The entire nursing process should be framed to illustrate the student’s understanding of the eight (8) areas of the client’s needs and life considerations in accordance with integrated processes.
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The nursing care plan for Michael Mason, a 19-year-old African American male diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, dehydration, pneumonia and severe pain. It is a critical and multifaceted endeavor encompassing a holistic healthcare approach. In this comprehensive care plan we will meticulously address the eight fundamental areas of client needs and life considerations through integrated processes. Michael's complex medical history and current presentation demanded a careful and tailored approach to ensure his physical well-being, psychological comfort, cultural sensitivity and safety throughout his hospital stay. This plan provides a structured framework for nursing interventions and priorities. Promoting the highest quality of care while keeping Michael's unique healthcare preferences and background at the forefront of our efforts.
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