Topics About 'Case Study'.

Case Study Objectives Present a simulated case as it evolves over time. Encourage open discussion from nurses that represent a variety of specialties. Promote learning based on the: details of the case evaluation o...

You are a new graduate nurse on your second rotation in a 30-bed medical ward. It is 0800hrs during a morning shift, and you have been allocated the care of a 70-year-old female, who has been on your ward for the last week, recovering from an acute i...

Chief Complaint "My son died a month ago. He was stationed in Afghanistan. I think I'm still in shock. For the last few weeks I haven't slept well. I keep waking up in the middle of the night, my heart pounding, out of breath, and now on top of t...

Clinical Scene Investigators (CSI) are nurses who utilize the CSI format to solve a problem. Fiona Winterbottom, DNP, MSN, ACNS-BC, ACHPN, CCRN recently discussed this topic at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with allnurses.com's Con...

Chief Complaint A three-day old male infant is brought to the ER with vomiting and diarrhea by his 22-yr-old white mother. The mother states, "It started yesterday. He sleeps all the time, but when he's awake he just won't stop crying and I can't...

BACK STORY Read the full story HERE. A few years ago, my cousin Ruth came to live with us for the Summer and be a nanny to my four kids. While she was living with us she presented with increasing fatigue and listlessness. Eventually she admitted ...

History of Present Illness: D. C., a 52-year-old, married, white college professor, woke up to severe and increasing pain in his right flank this morning. He came to the ER in acute distress with pallor, diaphoresis and significant anxiety (over ...

Chief Complaint Fever of 101o F, fatigue and lethargy, stiff neck and jaw, chills and sweating with fever, muscle aches and pains with fever. "I feel like I have the flu. I'm worried I might have Covid-19.” History of Present Illness Lak...

Chief Complaint 70 y/o Asian American female is brought to the Emergency room by her spouse and daughter with nausea and vomiting. The daughter states, "Her fever has been over 102°F for the last few days and she won't eat or drink or take her me...

This article is the last in a 3-part series on the connection between mind and body with childhood trauma #1: Why Is This Patient Smelling Music? #2: Does Childhood Abuse Prevent Weight Loss? Magic Mushrooms As a former oncology nurse, ...

Hospice: 3 Ways Hospice at the end of life is focused on the whole person and their needs for symptom management, their psychosocial needs as relates to their significant others, and their spiritual care at the end of life. In these three case st...

Chief Complaint An 85-yr-old Cherokee woman living in a skilled nursing facility in Western North Carolina (WNC) has been reluctant to socialize or join in activities. She has lost 10 lbs in the month since she has been admitted. Her hair is unwa...

HI, I'm in block one, I have my first case study next week. What is the difference between a case study and care plan? We are told to use various formats such as; A assessment D diagnosis/with at least two (NANDA) diagnoses P...

Presentation / Patient History It's 11:34 a.m. The triage complaint is listed as a possible stroke, with dizziness and facial droop listed as secondary complaints. A fifty-six-year-old female still in her street clothes is partially curled up on ...

The following is a case involving a young male who presents with fever associated with respiratory symptoms. This is based on a real case. The events leading to his hospitalization and his course in the hospital will be portrayed in an attempt to sti...

I discuss my own experiences with childhood sexual abuse (trigger warning), the Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) Study, and the specific impact of childhood trauma on the body and mind. In part 3, I will cover the use of psilocybin to treat PTSD. ...

There are no reliable sources who witnessed the events leading to patient presentation making it more difficult to ascertain the etiology of her condition. The author hopes to elicit a discussion of her case among peers in critical care nursing. ...

I'm teaching nursing fundamentals right now, and one of the things I tell my students over and over again is the importance of observation. Assessment and inspection are two of the fundamentals of Fundamentals. I tell them the job of nursing will nev...

Chief Complaint "I was working in the garden, and I tripped and fell and hit my head. It was so stupid of me to leave my rake lying on the grass. I'm sorry to bother you, but I couldn't get it to stop bleeding. I hope it's not too bad.” Gene...

Chief Complaint Headache, dizziness, right distal arm paresthesia 3-4 days, confusion, recent history of mental impairment along with bradyphrenia (mild cognitive impairment or slowed thinking and processing of information). History of Prese...

Presentation CJ is a 65-year old female who tripped and fell inside her home landing on her right side. She felt immediate excruciating pain in her R hip and couldn't manage to get herself off the floor. Fortunately, she had a mobile phone in her...

History of Present Illness Ann is a 6 yo girl who is brought to the pediatric clinic. For the last week, her mother says she has been very tired, lacks energy, sleeps more than usual, and has not had much appetite. Upon assessment, you discover b...

"Our problem child is back.” Ann whispered as I sat down at the nurses' station to chart. "You mean Susan? I hope she's okay, I'm worried about that girl.” I said. "Will you take her? I'm getting so sick and tired of dealing with these fres...

Chief Complaint A 50-yr-old male of mixed-race states that over the past six months he has been experiencing mood swings and outbursts of anger. "I'm out of control. One minute I'm happy and the next I'm furious. I've been screaming at my poor hu...

Chief Complaint "Over the last few months I've been increasingly exhausted. I thought maybe I just needed some time off, but now that I'm actually taking a break from work, I've been feeling worse than ever. This last week I haven't even been abl...