Published Mar 19, 2010
shelbias
74 Posts
I am trying to come up with an appropriate NANDA for my concept map for a healthy 5 week old patient with a depressed skull fracture. At the time of care, the patient is the picture of a perfect healthy baby save for the indentation on the head d/t the skull fx. No caregiver at bedside pending R/O child abuse. No pain identified through FLACC, and the only time the patient cried was when hungry.
I tried social isolation and that didn't fly with my teacher (as it was only applicable if the patient was in an isolation room - mine was not). Also trying Anxiety RT patient's loss of parents (as I saw in my care plan book) but I can't seem to come up with a more logical-sounding AMB. I tried Interrupted Family Processes and I guess, I don't have the appropriate reference that fits my patient's scenario (my teacher wants all interventions and rationales cited).
Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)
itsmejuli
2,188 Posts
Think about this:
So if the baby has a skull fracture and not displaying any s/s, why is he/she in the hospital?
Can you use "risk for" in your concept map? This is the route I'd go.