Module 9
discussion
Discussions A/B
Complete the discussion in Group A or B as assigned by the
instructor and then respond to the alternate group. All students are required
to review all posts for general knowledge. Keep in mind that you will earn
points for your initial discussion posts, as well as your responses. If you do
not posts responses, you cannot earn full credit. Refer to the Discussion
Rubric on how points are earned.
Discussion A: Complete the initial discussion
Roslyn is complaining of severe pain. She is 6 years old and
has been placed in public school for the first time. Now she is complaining of
her legs hurting. She is so excited about being in school finally, but her
parents report that she is not participating in play time, seems weaker, and is
pale. She is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, parents undergo genetic testing
as well as all her siblings and it is found that she is the only child with the
disease.
Provide nursing diagnosis and nursing interventions for this
child. What is your priority nursing care?
Group B: Complete the subsequent discussion
Once the crisis is over what education will you provide to
Roslyn and her parents?
Discharge teaching should include?
Is it appropriate that Roslyn stay in school? What about
activities?
Group B: complete the initial discussion
Charley is 10 months old. His parents brought him to the
pediatrician because he was sleeping more than average, refusing to eat, and is
not pulling himself up as other children.
He cries while in the ‘jumper’ and screams when they try to
have him stand. After some time Charley’s pediatrician informs the parents that
the diagnosis is ALL.
In your research, what have you learned regarding this
cancer and the prognosis?
What are the treatment modalities recommended for this
disease?
Group A: Complete the subsequent discussion
Charley’s parents are devastated with the diagnosis and are
grieving. Their pediatrician and oncologist are supportive but realistic and
scheduling a meeting with hospice for education and grief counseling.
Describe grieving.
Provide palliative care to your patient. Provide support to
his parents.
