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Lessons 18, 19 & 20 – Discussion: Assessing Children, Pregnant Woman, and the Older Adult
Read and choose one (1) scenario below to respond to.
The title of your post should the Scenario number (for example, Scenario #1)
Then, comment on one (1) classmate’s posting that you did NOT choose. In other words, if you chose Scenario #1, then comment on one classmate’s posting for Scenario #2. Be sure to say something substantial.
Did you learn something new?
Do you agree? Why or why not?
How would you modify this information?
To begin the discussion, click on the “Create Thread” link above.
Scenario #1 – Assessing Children:
A 2-year-old was brought to the Emergency Room by her mother, a Caucasian with health insurance, who stated that the child has been vomiting and had 5 loose watery-diarrheas. Vital Signs: Temperature 97.6 F, Pulse 110 even/regular, Respiration 24 even/unlabored, Blood pressure 90/60. Skin turgor with poor turgor, lips dry, and sunken eyeballs.
Based on her presenting signs, what other questions would you elicit?
How would you demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity/humility in approach to this patient?
What would you assess?
What could be the problem?
Scenario #2 – The Pregnant Woman:
Marsha Jones, a 28-year-old Chinese female, is 6 months pregnant with no health insurance. She did not seek medical attention for prenatal care. She has two children at home ages 7 and 4. She states “I have not been able to eat for the past two days” and complains of feeling dizzy. Her vital signs are as followed: Temperature 98.6 F. Pulse 98, Respiration 20, Blood pressure 140/92. Her medical history reveals that her mother has a history Hypertension.
Based on her presenting signs, what other questions would you elicit?
How would you demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity/humility in approach to this patient?
What would you assess?
What could be the problem?
Scenario #3 – The Older Adult:
Mrs. B, a 73-year-old old Caucasian female, comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit for her blood pressure “which is out of control”. She lives alone and has been retired since age 65 from a teaching job. She states that her husband died 3 months ago, and her two children ages 45 and 39 live out of the state. You notice that Mrs. B. is withdrawn and does not respond to your questions appropriately. She appears frail, thin and is disoriented about time. Mrs. B states: “I don’t want to live anymore”.
Based on her presenting signs, what other questions would you elicit?
How would you demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity/humility in approach to this patient?
What would you assess?
What could be the problem?
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