Question

In the debrief portion of the assignment. Tell me how you would approach teaching the client, if she were a 15 year old single mother. What approaches would you take with your education? How would you ensure she was understanding the teaching? What would be your priority diagnosis/intervention with this patient?

Teaching points: Prioritizing newborn care

Breastfeeding and engorgement

Circumcision care

Administering medication to the newborn

Follow up care, s/sx to be reported

Answer 1

1.Newborn care and safety are recommended for new parent including handling a new born,supporting the baby"s neck,bathing,dressing,cleaning the umbilical cord

2.Breast feeding:Educate the benefits of breast feeding for both mother and baby like breast milk containing antibodies that helps to fight against viruses and bacteria,how to hold baby during breast feeding,complications that can expect in breast feeding like breast engorgement and its precautions.

3.Emotional support:Ensure that she should receive adequate councelling and support which help her  to complete her role as a mother especially as she is a teenager to improve her confidence in baby care

4.Circumcision care: Educate the importance of circumcision,how to identify the complications, and post circumcision care like proper cleaning,diaper changing,bathing after circumcision

5.Educate how to administer medication to the newborn,proper positioning to avoid aspiration in the case of oral medicines

6.Follow up care: Educate to follow immunisation scedule,situations that need to consult doctor.