Case Study:
Yasmin is a 12 month old female who was brought to the Emergency
Department by her aunt. Yasmin’s aunt anxiously reports that the
child has been having diarrhea for the past two days and “is not
her usual self”. She adds that the child is fussy, lethargic, not
feeding well and when she attempted to give Yasmin
acetaminophen
she spit it out. Yasmin’s aunt reports that her parents are out of
town, but that she does have the phone number of the hotel in which
they are staying.
Assessment:
Weight: 11 kg Vital Signs Heart Rate: 115
Blood pressure: 85/50
Respiratory rate: 30 deep and rapid breathing Oxygen saturations:
95% on room air Temperature: 39.0 Degrees Celsius
General Appearance: Appears stated age. Height and weight
proportional
Cardiovascular: Sinus tachycardia Respiratory: Clear breath sounds
GI: Hypoactive bowel sounds
Gastrointestinal and Urinary: Has not voided in 8 hours, and is
refusing fluids
Integumentary: Warm and dry to touch. Dry lips. Eyes appear sunken.
No tears. Poor skin turgor
Neurological: Awake, but lethargic and irritable. Pupils equal,
round and reactive to light, weak movements present in all four
limbs
1. Identify three communication techniques that could be utilized
to support and help build a therapeutic relationship with Yasmin
and her aunt. (3 marks)
Some of the ways to establish a therapeutic relationship with the child and her aunt are
Case Study: Yasmin is a 12 month old female who was brought to the Emergency Department...
Case Study: Yasmin is a 12 month old female who was brought to the Emergency Department by her aunt. Yasmin’s aunt anxiously reports that the child has been having diarrhea for the past two days and “is not her usual self”. She adds that the child is fussy, lethargic, not feeding well and when she attempted to give Yasmin acetaminophen she spit it out. Yasmin’s aunt reports that her parents are out of town, but that she does have the...
Case Study: Yasmin is a 12 month old female who was brought to the Emergency Department by her aunt. Yasmin’s aunt anxiously reports that the child has been having diarrhea for the past two days and “is not her usual self”. She adds that the child is fussy, lethargic, not feeding well and when she attempted to give Yasmin acetaminophen she spit it out. Yasmin’s aunt reports that her parents are out of town, but that she does have the...
Case Study: Yasmin is a 12 month old female who was brought to the Emergency Department by her aunt. Yasmin’s aunt anxiously reports that the child has been having diarrhea for the past two days and “is not her usual self”. She adds that the child is fussy, lethargic, not feeding well and when she attempted to give Yasmin acetaminophen she spit it out. Yasmin’s aunt reports that her parents are out of town, but that she does have the...
Case Study: Yasmin is a 12 month old female who was brought to the Emergency Department by her aunt. Yasmin’s aunt anxiously reports that the child has been having diarrhea for the past two days and “is not her usual self”. She adds that the child is fussy, lethargic, not feeding well and when she attempted to give Yasmin acetaminophen she spit it out. Yasmin’s aunt reports that her parents are out of town, but that she does have the...
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