Chapter 46, Problem 3RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

What communication and interpersonal skills does the nurse need to improve to ensure that you function as the member of patient-care team when members of the team are so divided?

Case summary:

During the pediatric rotation, the nursing student found that an 8-year-old boy had deformed feet. This condition would be treated with a series of surgical repairs. But the parents refuse the surgery because of their cultural beliefs. They believed this condition as a sign of good luck and spiritual favor. The nurse is worried that the boy would face many difficulties in the society if his feet were not repaired. The nurse didn’t know what to do to benefit this boy.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The social worker and other members of the health care team.

Case summary:

During the pediatric rotation, the nursing student found that an 8-year-old boy had deformed feet. This condition would be treated with a series of surgical repairs. But the parents refuse the surgery because of their cultural beliefs. They believed this condition as a sign of good luck and spiritual favor. The nurse is worried that the boy would face many difficulties in the society if his feet were not repaired. The nurse didn’t know what to do to benefit this boy.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

What other team members can be called upon to provide needed assistance in clarifying this family’s legal rights.

Case summary:

During the pediatric rotation, the nursing student found that an 8-year-old boy had deformed feet. This condition would be treated with a series of surgical repairs. But the parents refuse the surgery because of their cultural beliefs. They believed this condition as a sign of good luck and spiritual favor. The nurse is worried that the boy would face many difficulties in the society if his feet were not repaired. The nurse didn’t know what to do to benefit this boy.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

What does quality care for person K and his family “look like”.

Case summary:

During the pediatric rotation, the nursing student found that an 8-year-old boy had deformed feet. This condition would be treated with a series of surgical repairs. But the parents refuse the surgery because of their cultural beliefs. They believed this condition as a sign of good luck and spiritual favor. The nurse is worried that the boy would face many difficulties in the society if his feet were not repaired. The nurse didn’t know what to do to benefit this boy.