Document your initial focused assessment of Eva Madison.
Pediatric Case 6: Eva Madison (Complex)
Documentation Assignments
1. Document your initial focused assessment of Eva Madison.
2. Identify and document key nursing diagnoses for Eva Madison.
3. Referring to your feedback log, document the nursing care you provided and Eva Madison’s response.
4. Document the patient teaching that you would provide for Eva Madison and her parents before discharge, including teaching related to contact isolation precautions and diet progression.
Document your initial focused assessment of Eva Madison
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Eva Madison’s case make you feel?
It made me feel prepared to treat Eva for hypovolemia.
Describe the actions you felt went well in this scenario. The assessment, medication administration and patient education went well.
Scenario Analysis Questions
1EBP List in order of priority your initial nursing actions identified for Eva Madison based on physical findings and family interaction.
Starting rehydration would be the first priority via IV due to her inability to keep fluids down orally. Continuously monitoring her vital signs, mucous membranes and skin to reevaluate her hydration status.
EBPWhen initiating a fluid bolus for a dehydrated child, what type of fluid should be given and why?
Isotonic solutions should be the only fluid bolus given to a dehydrated child because it will not alter the patient’s electrolytes. EBP What complications might Eva Madison face if her symptoms are not recognized and treated in a timely
