Chapter 18, Problem 5RP

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The essential information that is available in Ms. A’s electronic record to support safe patient care and coordination of care?

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Any other information should be available to support safe care for the patient and her fetus?

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Any other alternative ways to respond or approach the situation?

Case summary:

The nursing student cares for a 14-year-old teenage patient D in her third trimester, who is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. The patient had a history of smoking 2 pack of cigarettes per day and drink beer for 5 night of a week, and eats mostly fast foods. The patient involved in sexual activity with multiple partners and the father of the baby is unknown. The patient does not have parental care and lives in her friend’s house. The resident who examines her is deeply frustrated about her lack of concern towards the baby and did not show any professionalism. The resident told that she is very late to be taken care and as if she trying to kill the baby.