To discuss:
Would the patient J’s stage of growth and development influence the nursing care of the nursing student?
Case summary:
Patient J is a Spanish-speaking 8-year-old boy who was diagnosed with encephalitis. At times he would become combative and violence with muttering words. He would become calm when he was with an interpreter who speaks Spanish with him. One particular day, the physician who was writing an assessment for this patient complaining about the patient’s behavior without making any attempt to calm down. The nurse intern knew that she could possibly help in this situation at the same time do not want to show disrespect to the physician.
To discuss:
Why or why not do you think that the stage of growth and development of the nursing student might have played a role in the student’s response?
To discuss:
Would making an effort to identify common Spanish phrases and words and having them available to all the caregivers make a difference?
To explain:
Are the cultural or other factors we missing due to the language barrier?
To explain:
What evidence in the nursing literature offers guidance for decision making about methods in order to ensure a safe environment for the child who does not understand English?
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