Chapter 11, Problem 3CAQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

How will you incorporate your knowledge of adolescent development as you establish priorities for his care?

Case summary:

The nurse has been assigned to care for D.J a 17-year-old male for his pelvis fracture, who met with automobile accident several days ago. He had a surgical repair and remains on bed rest. Since his school starts next month and he was scheduled to begin football practice next week.  But he refuses to make eye contact with the nurse and avoid questions to help direct his care.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Thinking about Erikson’s theory, which psychosocial concerns do you anticipate that D.J might experience during his hospitalization and recovery period?

Case summary:

The nurse has been assigned to care for D.J a 17-year-old male for his pelvis fracture, who met with automobile accident several days ago. He had a surgical repair and remains on bed rest. Since his school starts next month and he was scheduled to begin football practice next week. But he refuses to make eye contact with the nurse and avoid questions to help direct his care.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

How will D.J cognitive development contribute to his future planning?

Case summary:

The nurse has been assigned to care for D.J a 17-year-old male for his pelvis fracture, who met with automobile accident several days ago. He had a surgical repair and remains on bed rest. Since his school starts next month and he was scheduled to begin football practice next week.  But he refuses to make eye contact with the nurse and avoid questions to help direct his care.