Hospitalization of Kate for Leukemia: Parental Involvement, Nursing Care Plan, and Medication Admini

Preparation of client

Kate, age 18 months, is admitted to hospital with fever, pallor, bruising, lethargy, and anorexia. She weighs 11.8 kg. After examination by her physician, Kate is ordered a chest X- ray and complete blood count. As well, she is to have acetaminophen (Tylenol) 15mg/kg q6h prn for fever. Your pharmacy stocks acetaminophen liquid 160mg/5ml strength.

Kate’s parents are anxious about her admission and diagnosis of leukemia. They state that they live on a First Nations Reserve and are waiting for the completion of their new home which is due to be finished in three months. In the meantime, Kate and her parents live in the home of Kate’s grandparents along with several cousins 200 km from the local hospital.

1) How should the practical nurse prepare Kate for the tests that have been ordered?

2) What teaching is required on admission for Kate and her parents?

3) How can Kate’s parents be involved in and reinforce the health teaching the practical nurse provides?

4) What kind of support will Kate’s parents need during her hospitalization?

5) Kate’s parents have requested that their healer visit Kate. What is the action of the practical nurse to this request?

6) What safety precautions will the practical nurse need to take while caring for Kate?

7) List three toys that you would give Kate considering her age and diagnosis, and give a rationale for each of your choices.

8) Develop a 3-part priority nursing diagnoses, one SMART goal, and three nursing interventions with rationale.

9) Explain the pathophysiology of leukemia in terms the parents will understand. Include references used.

10) The day following admission, Kate’s temperature is 39.2 degrees Celsius. Explain the significance of this and describe the priority nursing action.

11) Calculate how much Tylenol would be given to Kate for one dose. Acetaminophen is available as 160 mg/5 mL

12) What health teaching would Kate and her parents need regarding protection from infection and injury when she is discharged home? Why?

• Client preparation – at least 4 techniques

• Teaching on admission – at least 4 examples

• Parental involvement – at least 2 examples

• Supports – at least 4 identified

• Incorporation of cultural and spiritual care

• Safety precautions – at least 4 identified

•Play (1 mark for each toy and 1 mark for each rationale)

•Nursing care plan - 3 part diagnosis (2), SMART goal (1), 3 interventions with rationale (3)

•Pathophysiology – describe in terms the parents will understand

•Alteration in health status – identify and explain significance, identify priority nursing action

•Medication Administration – show your work

•Discharge Teaching – at least 2 topics, include rationale for chosen topic

•Title Page:

•Including running head and page number (1). Remaining items centered on top half of page: title of paper, student name, college name (1)

•Body of Paper:

•Paper organized – running head and page numbers (1); introduction, body and conclusion (1); appropriate margins, double-spaced throughout, indent 5 spaces or 1 tab for new paragraphs, correct font – Times New Roman, 12-pt. font.(1)