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  • Banessa

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    July 29, 2024 at 6:29 pm

    Discussion Points:

    1. Assessment and Diagnosis:

    While Emily continues to feel pain I will ask related questions. For instance, the duration, any relevant medical history symptoms before so on. After that I would take a physical examination to emphasize the abdominal area and note any signs of peritonitis.

    There would be a laboratory testing the Blood count and Pee cup.

    1. Patient Management:

    The next step there is an Ultrasound to visualize an inflamed appendix.

    To minimize the pain of Emily I would give her Tylenol with parents consent.

    3. Communication with Family:

    I would communicate with Emily’s mother in a neutral of verbal and non verbal communication and how serious the situation is provided the information that let the parents know that Emily will be going to surgery.

    I would give the parents information about the appendicitis and what is the cause and reason why this could be accusing to their child also a parenting support environment.

    4. Preparation for Procedure:

    the information that I would give out to the parents will be a brief description of the appendicitis based on Emily’s symptoms and give a clear communication about the surgical removal. I would get her ready for the surgery and the surgeon will prepare themselves for Emily’s operation.

    5. Post-Procedure Care:

    I would inform Emily’s mother step by step how to take care of Emily’s pain with medications or surgical procedures.

    6. Documentation and Follow-Up:

    Send every information that the patient will need to know about her in (EHR) to the parent.

    give Emily a check up plan/appointment and let the parents know when should be her next visit.

    7. Interprofessional Collaboration:

    A pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, radiologist, and nurses.

    – I would communicate clearly in person and in the EHR I would give a treatment plan, involve family and education also support.

    objective:

    Clear communication with Emily and her family

    Calmly prepare and get family ready for Emily surgery

    Give a supportive environment for both family members