Nursing Assessment 1: Clinical Reasoning Cycle and Medication Report

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of a clinical case involving a 3-year-old Aboriginal female child presenting with abdominal pain, fever, and urinary issues. The assessment utilizes the clinical reasoning cycle to evaluate the patient's condition, including collecting cues, processing information, identifying the problem (suspected urinary tract infection and dehydration), establishing goals (pain management, fever reduction, and infection treatment), taking action (diagnostic tests and medication), evaluating outcomes, and reflecting on the process. The report details the patient's vital signs, medical history, and allergies, along with a medication management section, and nursing documentation. The case study highlights the importance of culturally safe care and effective communication with the patient's parents, and the report concludes with an ISOBAR handover and a reflection on the clinical reasoning process.