Chapter 18, Problem 2RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The information should be communicated to the patient regarding concerns about her pregnancy and developing fetus.

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

How would nursing student involve the patient as a partner in coordinating her care to promote trust?

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

How will the nursing student would talk with the patient about the various risk factors contributing to her health and that of her baby?

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The best way to communicate emotional support to patient?

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.