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Case Study NFDN 2500 J.mumbi
Case Study NFDN 2500 J.mumbi
Julie Mumbi
Introduction
Kate is an 18-month-old toddler who has been admitted to hospital for fever, pallor,
bruising, lethargy, and anorexia. Kate’s parents are anxious regarding her admission and the
Case Study
Preparation of client
The assessment order should be done with ‘traumatic procedures last’ (Perry et al., 2020,
p.920). ‘At the beginning of the visit, to establish rapport, children should be included in the
interaction by asking them their name, age, grade, and favourite activities’ (Perry et al., 2020,
p.897). Kate ‘should not be excluded during the interview period; infants and younger children
can be observed through play; Occasionally, younger children can answer questions or respond
communication process convey the most significant messages. It is difficult to disguise feelings,
attitudes, and anxiety when relating to children. During the health assessment, they should be
allowed to touch and examine articles that will come in contact with them…Toddlers might not
have yet acquired sufficient language skills to express their feelings and wants; toddlers are able
to communicate effectively with their hands to transmit ideas without words’ (Perry et al., p.900-
901). Explain the x-ray is like taking a picture, apply EMLA patch before a blood draw to reduce
pain.
‘Caregivers must listen to children so that they are aware of children’s fears and
concerns. They need to let children know that they are important and that what they say matters.
Physical contact is usually comforting and reassuring to children. Simply holding, touching and
facilitate communication. Spending unhurried time with children and exposing children to
positive influences can help build children’s strength and security.’ (Potter et al., 2020, p. 891).
Parents educated on the importance of ‘proper level of nutrition and hydration…alkalizing the
urine by ingesting antacids may help prevent the formation of uric acid kidney stones' ‘Some
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types of leukemia such as ALL (Acute lymphatic leukemia) respond well to drugs, and the
prognosis is excellent, with many children enjoying a cure. The best prognosis is for children
between the ages of 1 and 9 years of age’ (Hubert & VanMeter, 2018, Gould’s Pathophysiology
for Health Professions, p. 210). The family was educated on the importance of discontinuing
vaccines until Kates's immune system has recovered. ‘Live or attenuated viral vaccines are
contraindicated in immunosuppressed children and should be deferred until the child's immune
system function has returned to normal ... Siblings and other family members can receive all
routine age-appropriate vaccines except oral polio’ (Perry et al., p.1519). During this stressful
time for Kate and her family, it is vital to recognize that Kate will likely experience regression as
well as she may not develop at pace with her peer group. ‘The retreat from one’s present pattern
instances of discomfort or stress when one attempts to conserve psychic energy by reverting to
common in toddlers because almost any additional stress hinders their ability to master present
developmental tasks. Any threat to their autonomy, such as illness, hospitalization, separation
from parents, our adjustment to a new sibling, present a need to revert to earlier forms of
behaviour, such as increased dependencies; refusal to use the potty chair; temper tantrums;
demand for the bottle, stroller, or crib; and loss of newly learned motor, language, social, and
Parental involvement
Describe the process, and get parents to participate in the procedure, when possible, to
hold Kate in their arms. ‘Children need support during procedures, and for young children, the
greatest source of support is the parents. They represent security, safety, protection, and comfort.
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A British research study found that children who had their parents present during invasive
procedures had lowered respiration and heart rate levels, felt less pain, and were in less
distressed…Explain the procedure in relation to what the child will see, hear, taste, smell, and
feel. Emphasize those aspects of procedures that require cooperation, such as lying still.’ (Perry
et al., p. 1281).
Supports
‘Ronald McDonald House Charities® Alberta supports families seeking vital medical
treatment for their seriously ill or injured child. Our warm, compassionate Houses provide a
home-away-from-home for families who need to travel for medical reasons. When those families
are experiencing one of life’s most difficult times – we offer them the gift of togetherness’
informed to retain all receipts, including travel expenses, for appointments for completing taxes
and that hotels offer a discounted rate for medical stays. (https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-
Kates parents requested their traditional healer visit Kate; traditional healers are often
respected and influential people in indigenous communities. Working together can help to create
exhibit a sincere interest in the family and their problem.’ It is crucial to keep in mind that
‘Practices that do no harm should be respected.’ Also, while conversing with Kate’s parents, it is
essential to recognize that many indigenous peoples practice ‘non-verbal communication and are
highly sensitive to body language.’ While providing care for Kate, the nurse will be mindful of
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body language, keeping a low voice and taking time to speak. ‘Indigenous people may consult a
variety of traditional healers with specific skills and knowledge. The truth and reconciliation
Commission (2015) has recommended that health care providers work with traditional healers
Safety precautions
Safety precautions necessary to keep the patient safe include keeping Kate away from
infectious patients on the unit, reverse isolation, PPE, limiting nursing staff and visitors and
proper hand hygiene with an antiseptic solution. (Perry et al., p1519) ‘Practice good
hygiene. Wash your hands often with warm water and soap. Keep your home clean. Avoid large
crowds. Stay away from people you know may be sick. Be vigilant. Watch out for warning signs
such as fever, fatigue, cough or diarrhea. Keep cuts, scrapes or surgical scars clean and beware of
Kate’s bed will be in the lowest position with bed rails up. (Perry et al., 1276)
Play
1. Plastic building (Duplo) blocks: ‘Because they can be used in a variety of ways, raw
materials allow children to exercise their own creativity and imagination and are sometimes
superior to ready-made items. For example, building blocks can be used to construct a variety of
structures to count and to learn shapes and sizes’ (Perry et al., 2020, p.887).
2. Nesting boxes or a rainbow stacker: ‘They want to do things for themselves, using
their newly acquired motor skills of walking, climbing and manipulating and their mental powers
3. Snappy sticks by EduShape: ‘Toys that require pushing, pulling, rolling, and
manipulating teach them about physical properties of the items and help develop muscle muscles
and coordination…For infants, toddlers, and all children who still mouth objects, avoid toys with
small parts that may pose a fatal choking or aspiration hazard’ (Perry et al., p.887). ‘Toys should
be appropriate to the child’s age, conditions, and treatment. For example, if the child receiving
oxygen, electrical or friction toys are not safe since sparks can cause oxygen to ignite. The nurse
needs to inspect toys to ensure they are nonallergenic, washable, and unbreakable and have no
small, removable parts that can be aspirated or swallowed or, in other ways, injure a child’.
Pathophysiology
‘Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. White blood cells (also called leukocytes
In leukemia, the bone marrow (spongy material inside the bones) makes many white blood cells
that aren’t normal. These abnormal WBCs crowd the bone, marrow and get into the bloodstream.
Unlike healthy white blood cells, they can’t protect the body from infections. Sometimes
leukemia (loo-KEE-mee-uh) spreads from the bone marrow to other parts of the body, like the
chest, brain, or liver. Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. But most kids
and teens treated for leukemia are cured of the disease’ (Jonathan L. Powell, MD. September
2019. Leukemia. Retrieved from KidsHealth.org) & (Hubert & VanMeter, 2020, p.209).
‘Children ages 2 through 12 years have less stable regulatory responses to imbalances,
and in childhood illnesses tend to have less tolerance for large changes. Children frequently
respond to illnesses with fevers of higher temperatures and longer duration than those of adults,
increasing their insensible water loss’ (Potter & Perry, Fundamentals of Nursing, 2017, p. 1028).
Kates fluid intake. ‘In all children with high temperature, attention to adequate hydration is
essential. Most children’s needs can be met through the ingestion of additional oral fluids’ (Perry
et a., p.1274).
Medication administration
Acetaminophen liquid (Tylenol) 15 mg/kg q6h prn for fever, the pharmacy stocks liquid
Conclusion
Kate’s family was in obvious shock at receiving cancer diagnosis; they were open and
receptive to working together with their healer in creating a calming, healing environment for
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Kate. In addition to the above education, the family was provided with the following resources to
review:
1. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1069856&serviceAtFac
ilityID=1109903
2. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/alberta/indigenous-cancer-care
3. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/AlbertaDocuments/guide-to-cancer-care-in-alberta-
for-newly-diagnosed-indigenous-people.pdf
4. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-sources-of-help-in-alberta-for-
people-with-cancer.pdf
5. https://www.llscanada.org/sites/default/files/CA-Chapters/Prairies%20Region-
Calgary/Pdf/Alberta%20Blood%20Cancer%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
6. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page11949.aspx
7. https://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/childhood-cancer-
information/your-child-has-cancer/?region=on
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