Chapter 9, Problem 5RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The essential information that should be documented in the child’s electronic record the efforts the student nurse took to communicate with mother about her specific concern regarding the treatment.

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 gained self-confidence by dealing effectively with the situation that improved her ability to respond to patient’s questions and accurately documents their concerns.

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.