Chapter 8, Problem 4RP

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from strep pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient's room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.

Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.

Characters in the case:

Person MC:  The patient’s mother

Nurse X

To discuss:

The priority involved in Person MC care related to her daughter’s health, well-being, and safety.

Explanation of Solution

The priority involved in Person MC Care related to her daughter’s health, well-being, and safety is that Nurse X was trying to convince Person MC by explaining the situation and the importance of taking the medication and filing the prescription in order to make her sign the discharge document.

The preceptor also took steps to make Person MC to decide by explaining her in her own language.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from strep pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient's room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.

Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.

Characters in the case:

Person MC:  The patient’s mother

Nurse X

To discuss:

The resource need for those who cannot afford the medication or treatment.

Explanation of Solution

Resource needs for those who cannot afford the medication or treatment are as follows:

The hospital must provide few free schemes or systems for those who cannot afford the medication or treatment. The government must provide some beneficial schemes in hospitals for this type of people. Free treatments, prescriptions, and other related services are the required resources to this type of people.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from strep pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient's room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.

Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.

Characters in the case:

Person MC:  The patient’s mother

Nurse X

To discuss:

Whether the team members were the successful supporters for this family.

Explanation of Solution

Yes, the team members were the successful supporters for this family.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from strep pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient's room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.

Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.

Characters in the case:

Person MC:  The patient’s mother

Nurse X

To discuss:

Whether the nursing students look out for the most suitable resources for the information and describe the other resources that could be helpful.

Explanation of Solution

Yes, the students look out for the information available on the internet and few books.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from strep pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient's room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.

Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.

Characters in the case:

Person MC:  The patient’s mother

Nurse X

To evaluate:

Whether the nursing student agrees with the criteria for the successful outcome

Explanation of Solution

Yes, the nursing student agrees with the criteria for the successful outcome.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person MC came with her daughter who was suffering from strep pain and she was diagnosed with a strep throat using a rapid strep test. The child was given penicillin and ready for discharge. Nurse X entered the patient's room and discussed with Person X on the discharge summary and instructions. Nurse X instructed her with the prescription of 10 doses of penicillin.

Person MC said that she could not afford the medication and the prescription to be filed. Then, Nurse X told Person MC that it is necessary to take the medication and file the prescription because strep throat may lead to glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. Person MC asked Nurse X to elaborate on the disease regarding the percentage of recovery and the chances of her daughter to develop these complications where Nurse X was not comfortable being the sole and primary informer even though she was aware of the basic information about the conditions.

Characters in the case:

Person MC:  The patient’s mother

Nurse X

To discuss:

Whether the nursing students meet the criteria

Explanation of Solution

Yes, the nursing students meets the criteria that are as follows:

• Person MC gets the required information regarding conditions and medications for the strep throat.
• Person MC agrees for the treatment and gives her daughter the medication as prescribed by the nurse.
• The nursing care standards and procedures of the hospital are maintained.