Discussion Post Week Six NURS6521, N-11 As a primary care provider (PCP) one will encounter many patients with eye, ear, nose, and throat illnesses. For the purpose of the discussion, I will evaluate a case study for a child with one of the above issues. I will state a primary diagnosis and differential diagnoses. I will indicate the treatment and management of the primary diagnosis and educational strategies for the parents to aid in the reduction of any fears or concerns they may have. Case Study My case study is that of a 4-year-old female that presents with a two-day history of nasal congestion and an early morning cough. The parent states that the child is afebrile with a normal appetite and sleeping pattern. However, she states that Kaitlyn has thick green nasal drainage. Upon physical examination, lungs are clear to auscultation, tympanic membranes are pearly gray without fluid, and no cervical adenopathy. Although the individual?s nasal turbinates are red, and, she has clear rhinorrhea and postnasal drip. Differential Diagnosis The common cold (CC) ? is a common upper respiratory disorder that affects many children annually. Most upper respiratory issues are due to a viral infection. Pediatric patients usually get between six and ten colds …show more content…
Therefore, the provider must provide the necessary tools and education for the family to care for a sick child. Advising the family about symptom control and when to call the provider is crucial; and educating the parents on the appropriate time frame to seek further consultation is essential. The PCP must provide adequate information, so the parents will leave the office less stressed and have a greater understanding of the health status of their child. A collaborative approach between the provider and patient?s family will produce positive patient outcomes and reduce the stress level of all parties
CYSTIC FIBROSIS INTRODUCTION Cystic fibrosis, also known as mucoviscodosis, muco meaning the mucus that builds up in the airways and blocks up the passageways. It is an autosomal recessive disorder and it can be life threatening if tests are not done at birth, especially the screening tests on new-born babies ‘’’screening tests” which are laboratory tests that help to identify infants with high risk of getting the disease or being aware of the symptoms. It is a hereditary disease that is passed on to the children by genes. Usually the parents of the child are the carriers, they both have a recessive allele for this disease and when they mate 25% chances of the first filial generation will have this disease.
A03 - Analysis of the availability of support, facilities for diagnosis and treatment in your locality, including factors that may affect availability and outcome of the treatments The term diagnosis can be defined as an illness being identified and treated. This means that the disease can be identified through signs and symptoms before carrying out any investigations to prove that the individual has a specific disease. Any individual can undertake the diagnostic tests, including, Doctors/GP 's, nurses, physiotherapists, parents, or themselves (Classroom Notes, 2014). The diagnostic tests that were undertaken in the case study of Influenza were a spirometry test to check the individuals breathing levels as they also have asthma and a temperature
Mucous membranes are moist and pink. Neck: Neck supply without thyromegaly, normal ROM. No lymphadenopathy.
Reighn receive medication management services from the MUSC Clinic. The youth’s overall physical health is well. She has seasonal allergies to food and the environment. There were no reports of illness within the past 30 days. Reighn does not have a history of sickness.
- I have examined him thoroughly. And he 's in good shape. His nose and throat are slightly inflamed
This document will analyse the serious case review of an 8 year old child. Following confidentiality protocols the child will be referred to as Child H. This case was reported to the Bury safeguarding board when the child died of an asthma attack in April 2013 following ...... give dates and reference. . Child H had two siblings one older brother who was ten years old and a younger sister aged five years old at the time of the incident. Child H and his family had a number of issues raised by individual agencies and (to the Bury Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB), for families with risk factors, multiple needs or complex within the families. ??????? give more details later about the plan of the
Fever. Sore throat. Cough. Trouble breathing. Runny nose or congestion.
Amy had three episodes of otitis media before she was eighteen months old, four upper respiratory infections between ages two and ten, and currently gets four to five colds per year. Amy had eczema as a child. Her vital signs are within defined limits and her peak expiratory flow rates are
Although understandably overwhelmed, Family B appeared to comprehend the information reviewed by each specialist, reinforced by the MRI and ultrasound images shared, as each provider used the teach back method to evaluate the parents’ understanding and repeatedly asked if they had any questions. A folder of contact information for each specialist was offered that also included FAQ sheets on all medical diagnoses. Each of the physicians encouraged the parents to contact them with additional questions they might have following the meeting. As a parent, I think it would be helpful to also have contact information for a support group or family mentor who has a child with a similar diagnosis to address any concerns about quality of life for the child and family across the
Similarly to the common cold, a mild case of influenza can be complicated by secondary
To go past a outer visual assessment of the patient, if there is time a chest radiograph will be able to definitively prove the presence of respiratory distress syndrome "will show a characteristic uniform reticulogranular pattern (network of rough grainy-appearing lung tissue) and peripheral air bronchograms". [#4 Peretta] Another key visual term used for respiratory distress syndrome is "ground glass". With the respiratory distress comes a spread out collapse of the alveoli, because of this the lung volumes are much lower and the lung aren 't able to oxygenate properly. If the child 's respiratory distress isn 't treated they will permanently lose lung volume and their respiratory distress signs will
The setting work in partnership the with Local Safeguarding Children Boards and all procedures should be followed as directed. The nursery also works with a referral and assessment team and they will listen to any concerns you may have and will give you information and guidance on how to deal with the situation at that time. The setting also works with the out of hours’ emergency duty team so you are able to phone them and ask for help and advice on what to do next. Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses- Most children in the nursery will suffer from a common cold such as, a runny nose, a cough, a temperature.
Parents and family members with a child of any age would also benefit from the information delivered in this speech although older children may not receive such impactful results. Significance: This speech is relevant to my audience because the impact of such a significant diagnosis is a life changing and emotional event for families and the need for direction and guidance at such a critical time in their child’s life is essential. My audience should understand that providing their child with early intervention therapy will impact their child’s life indefinitely.
These physicians must to be able to communicate well with children and their parents, providing them detailed explanations of treatment, course options and assuage fears. Furthermore pediatricians can specialize in a different area, such as Neonatology. “Even that pediatricians can solve most health problems of newborns, a neonantologist is trained specifically to handle the most complex and high risk situations”(“How Do I Become A