Chapter 9, Problem 4RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Any alternative ways by the nurse that would have done to facilitate a positive outcome.

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Whether the nursing student meets the criteria to evaluate a successful outcome and do you agree with the criteria.

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The evidence in nursing literature that provides guidance for decision making in this situation.

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

If the student nurse have time, will she discuss about the article and assess the understanding of the baby’s mother.

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.