4NU506 Assessing Needs and Planning Care: ANCP Case Study Analysis

This case study, focusing on the nursing process, examines the assessment and care of two patients: Tommy Clarke, a 10-day-old infant with a fever, and Sally Fisher, a 42-year-old woman experiencing abdominal pain and jaundice. The study emphasizes the critical role of nursing assessments in identifying health issues and guiding treatment plans. For Tommy, the assessment includes evaluating his increased respiratory rate, reduced urine output, and fever, highlighting the importance of thermoregulation and potential infection. The case study stresses the use of assessment tools, such as the ABCDE approach, to facilitate effective care. For Sally, the assessment involves gathering subjective and objective data, including her abdominal pain, elevated temperature, and yellowing of the eyes, to identify the underlying cause of her illness. The case study underscores the importance of a therapeutic relationship, collecting relevant medical history, and physical observations. The analysis of both cases illustrates how nurses use assessment tools and the nursing process to develop effective care plans and improve patient outcomes, and stresses the need for continuous assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.