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Please Read The Following Case Study And Complete The Questions Below

Please read the following case study and complete the questions below. This is an APA paper. Daniel is a 16-year-old boy who is an identical twin. He and his brother Jeff are very close and do most things together. While Daniel excels at sports, he believes his brother is much better at most everything.

Daniel, his brother, and their two sisters live with their parents in the Midwest. Recently, Daniel has been feeling more tired than usual. He thought it was because of his schedule and schoolwork, which he is fairly good at. He gets mostly Bs, but his grades have been slipping recently. One day, he fainted while getting ready for a game.

His coach called his parents to let them know Daniel was taken to the emergency room. While there, the doctor decided to admit Daniel to the hospital for observation. At the time, he was running a slight fever, his breathing was shallow, and he was sweating. He was also very sleepy, and his blood pressure was high. He did have some abnormal laboratory work, but his doctor was not too concerned at present.

Daniel also stated that he felt achy. You are assigned to take care of Daniel today, and when you walk into his room, his mother and brother Jeff are there. Daniel appears to be sleeping. In your written assignment, respond to the following questions applying the nursing process: Assessment: What type of objective and subjective data can you collect with what you know? How will you collect these data? What further evidence do you need? Analysis and Identification of the Problem: What do you believe Daniel's problem(s) are? What is the priority nursing diagnosis? Write ONE nursing diagnosis in the proper format. Planning: Identify two goals and four nursing interventions for the nursing diagnosis. You need a reference for your nursing interventions. While you will not be able to implement or evaluate, how well do you think your nursing interventions might help with Daniel's care. Please follow the rubric attached to answer all these questions. Use Nurse’s Pocket Guide for the Nursing Diagnoses, Interventions, Outcomes.

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Assessment

Objective data that can be collected include vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature), laboratory results, physical appearance, and neurological status. Subjective data consist of Daniel’s reported feelings of fatigue, achiness, and sleepiness, as well as his perception of his health status and recent emotional or psychological stressors. Data collection will involve primary assessment techniques such as auscultation, palpation, checking vital signs, reviewing lab reports, and direct communication with Daniel and his family about his symptoms and recent health changes.

Further evidence needed includes recent laboratory results (complete blood count, metabolic panel), diagnostic tests such as blood cultures or imaging, and detailed symptom history. Gathering information about recent infections, exposure to illnesses, recent travel, or other risk factors is also essential to identify the cause of his symptoms.

Analysis and Identification of the Problem

Based on the presented data, Daniel's problems may include fatigue, potential infection, dehydration, or hematologic issues considering his symptoms like fainting, fever, and abnormal lab work. The high blood pressure and shallow breathing suggest possible systemic involvement or metabolic derangements.

The priority nursing diagnosis is: Decreased tissue perfusion related to potential underlying hematologic or metabolic abnormality as evidenced by fainting, high blood pressure, abnormal laboratory work, and fatigue.

Planning

Goals:

1. Daniel will demonstrate improved tissue perfusion as evidenced by stabilized vital signs and increased activity tolerance within 72 hours.
2. Daniel will verbalize understanding of his condition and adhere to the prescribed treatment plan during hospitalization.

Interventions:

1. Monitor vital signs closely, especially blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect any deterioration or improvement (Gulanick & Myers, 2017).
2. Assess for signs of bleeding, anemia, or infection, including skin assessment, mucous membranes, and laboratory values, to identify potential hematologic or infectious causes (Potter & Perry, 2020).
3. Ensure adequate hydration by encouraging fluid intake unless contraindicated, and administer IV fluids as prescribed to support tissue perfusion (Lindsey & McCaffrey, 2018).
4. Provide patient education about recognizing symptoms of worsening condition, importance of rest, and adherence to medical treatment, to promote recovery and prevent complications (Ignatavicius et al., 2018).

Although implementation and evaluation are beyond the scope here, these interventions aim to stabilize vital signs, identify underlying causes, and promote patient safety and understanding. Regular monitoring and patient education can significantly improve Daniel’s clinical outcome and quality of care.

References

• Gulanick, M., & Myers, J. L. (2017). Nursing care plans: Diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. Elsevier.
• Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, M., & Dailey, J. (2018). Medical-surgical nursing: Critical thinking in client care. Elsevier.
• Lindsey, A., & McCaffrey, R. (2018). Nursing care plans: Diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. Elsevier.
• Potter, P. A., & Perry, A. G. (2020). Fundamentals of nursing. Elsevier.