Question

Alex, 2-years old and the first child for parents Michael and Kim, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis one year ago. The pediatric nurse practitioner recommended testing for Cystic Fibrosis after seeing Alex for his 9-month well-child check-up and discovering that he measured very low on growth and weight charts in comparison to other 9-month-old babies. Alex has had three respiratory infections in the last 6 months that have required hospitalization. You are the home care nurse that is assigned to develop a home care strategy for Alex and his family following discharge from his most recent hospitalization.

• Determines the community resources needed to promote health and minimize hospitalizations for Alex
• Identifies members of the interprofessional care team that will contribute to management of Alex’s chronic illness (Michael and Kim, Alex’s parents, are integral members of this team) and the role each would play in the management of Alex’s condition.
• Describes evidence-based therapeutic communication strategies that you would use with Alex, his parents, and the interprofessional care team.

Answer 1

0 Cystic fiborosis! - discharge advice =) - - It is an inherited, long term disease. It affects the lings and dygestive system. It have no cure. But It have treatments that can help tew lung infections and digestive system problem and improve patient's life . Child should use soap and waterand a lot of rubbing to wash his or her hands often and correctly. - Avoid noise, crowds, especially in winter time when many people suffer from cold and the like symptoms. - Be care ful your child that heor she to keep his or her hands away from the face. Germs often get into the nose and mouth and then lungs. > f Use alcohol based handwash when shop and water are not available - Provide your child proper diet and learn about the special dietary needs of your child. - Talk with your chit - Encourage child to do exercise → Encourage child to take more fluid.