Question

List 5 potential nursing diagnoses for a child involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident ( 1.e hit by a 1. car)? What are the differences between pediatric vs. adult trauma? Consider aspects such as 2. physiology, communication, legal issues, age, and types of injuries. 3. Identify at least 3 interdisciplinary team members that may be involved in a pediatric trauma beginning with the onset of injury to home care. 4. What assessments/diagnostic imaging should be considered/performed? 5. What is acute compartment syndrome? 6. Describe the 5 "P's" of compartment syndrome and how the relate to the pediatric patient. 7. Why is early detection of compartment syndrome important? 8. What else could cause symptoms similar to compartment syndrome? 9. How is acute compartment syndrome treated and what does this mean for the patient? 10. Why can identifying compartment syndrome in children be particularly difficult?

Answer 1

PIA PAGE NO.: DATE: Area 5 Potential nursing diagnosis child to hicle involved in a motor vehicle accident are as follows Risk for loss of Conciousness Related to injury to the brain. d. Risk of fractures Related to the hitting by a car 3. Fluid volume deficit Related to the loss of blood due to injury. 4. Ineffective breathing Pattern Related to accident. Risk of internal bleeding due to injured internal blood vessels For all diagnosis firstly Assess the airway, breathing and Circulation that help to assess the Condition elient than restore ABCs , Laulte or administer oxygen if necessary. I administer poor blood blood transfusion to the blood Volume هموطنا