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NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study

NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study

A mother brings in her 16-month-old, Brittany, for treatment of an acute illness. During the history, the mother reports that her mother-in-law is concerned about the toddler’s development. Further questioning reveals the following:

  • •Brittany was a term infant born vaginally with no intrapartum complications. Birth weight was 8 pounds 1 ounce and current weight is 26 pounds 9 ounces.
  • •She was breastfed until 12 months of age and now drinks 24 ounces of whole milk and eats table foods daily.
  • •Physical milestones are as follows: Rolled front to back at 6 months, developed pincer grasp at 11 months, crawled at 8 months, and began cruising at 10 months. She does not walk independently.
  • •Social development includes mimicking adult behavior, four-word vocabulary (mama, dada, baba, and no), follows one-step commands, and quiets easily when comforted. NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study.

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To prepare for NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study:

  • •Review this week’s media presentations, as well as “Developmental Management of Infants” and “Developmental Management of Toddlers and Preschoolers” in the Burns et al. text.
  • •Think about how physical, social, and cognitive development vary during infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. Reflect on normal versus abnormal growth and development and consider the decision-making process of identifying and managing red flags of abnormal development.
  • •Select one of the three case studies provided. Reflect on the patient information included in the case study and consider any developmental red flags.
  • •Reflect on standardized screening tools, clinical guidelines, and management strategies that would be used to assess and manage the patient in your selected case study.

Post at 200 words on : An explanation of any developmental red flags that presented in the case study you selected based on the stages of normal physical, social, and cognitive development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Explain how you differentiated between normal and abnormal growth and development for this patient and identify which standardized screening tools, clinical guidelines, and management strategies you might use to assess and manage this patient and why …

NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study – Readings

  • • Burns, C. E., Dunn, A. M., Brady, M. A., Starr, N. B., & Blosser, C. G. (2013). Pediatric primary care (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

? Chapter 5, “Developmental Management of Infants” (pp. 59–75).

? Chapter 6, “Developmental Management of Toddlers and Preschoolers” (pp. 76–91

? Chapter 11, “Breastfeeding” (pp. 186-201)

Chapter 17, “Role Relationships” (pp. 334–344)

Hagan, J. F., Jr., Shaw, J. S., Duncan, P. M. (Eds.). (2008). Bright futures: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents (3rd ed.). Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. NURS 6541 Week 2 Discussion: Developmental Red Flags Case Study.

Infancy” (pp. 253–380)

?“Early Childhood” (pp. 381

NURS 6541 Week 3 Discussion: Provider-Patient Confidentiality With School-Age Children and Adolescents

Consider the following three case studies.

Case Study 2:

A 17-year-old girl comes to your office with a complaint of abdominal pain and missed periods. She thinks she may be pregnant. She requests pregnancy testing and does not want you to tell her parents if she is pregnant.

To prepare:

  • •Review this week’s media presentation, as well as “Developmental Management of School-Age Children” and “Developmental Management of Adolescents” in the Burns et al. text and the Schapiro article in the Learning Resources.
  • •Think about confidentiality laws regarding providers, school-age children, adolescents, and their families.
  • •Select one of the three provided scenarios. Reflect on the provider’s role and responsibility regarding confidentiality between the patient and the patient’s family in the scenario.
  • •Consider the appropriate way for the provider to respond and facilitate the care of the patient in the scenario you selected. Think about interventions and strategies that the provider should use to address the issues presented.

POST 2 PAGES DISCUSSION PAPER ON : An explanation of the provider’s role and responsibility regarding confidentiality between the patient and the patient’s family in the scenario you selected. Explain how you as a provider should appropriately respond and facilitate the care of the patient in the scenario. Include interventions and management strategies that the provider should use to address the issues presented

REFERENCES

Readings

  • Burns, C. E., Dunn, A. M., Brady, M. A., Starr, N. B., & Blosser, C. G. (2013). Pediatric primary care (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

? Chapter 7, “Developmental Management of School-Age Children” (pp. 92–109)

?Chapter 8, “Developmental Management of Adolescents” (pp. 110–129)

Schapiro, N. A. (2009). Confidentiality and access to adolescent health care services. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 24(2), 133–136.

Media

•Laureate Education (Producer). (2011a). Body image and self-esteem in adolescence.