Adult Nursing Case Study: Remote Clinic Evaluation Analysis
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This case study evaluates the assessment and management of a 3-year-old indigenous girl, Ashanti, presenting at a remote clinic with severe dehydration due to diarrhea. The student, acting as the RN, details the patient's presentation, including lethargy, inability to walk, and concerning vital signs such as a high respiratory rate, low blood pressure, and a rapid heart rate. The assessment highlights the critical need for intervention, emphasizing the severity of the patient's condition and potential for cardiac arrest. The ISBAR (Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) framework is used to communicate the patient's critical state, including the lack of urine output and frequent stools. The nursing management plan focuses on immediate interventions such as hydration, electrolyte monitoring, and continuous vital sign monitoring. The case underscores the importance of interdisciplinary care, including GP intervention for potential infections and ongoing management involving the patient's grandmother to prevent recurrence of diarrhea. The student emphasizes the need for a rapid response system to address the patient's deteriorating condition and the importance of diligent care and monitoring to improve the patient's health.
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