Name:
NUR : Pre-Sim Assignment – Christopher Parrish
Scenario Background
Situation: Christopher Parrish is an 18-year-old male who was admitted at 1900 today. His
mother visited him at his college dormitory and was
...
Name:
NUR : Pre-Sim Assignment – Christopher Parrish
Scenario Background
Situation: Christopher Parrish is an 18-year-old male who was admitted at 1900 today. His
mother visited him at his college dormitory and was very concerned with his health; he
seemed weak and had lost weight since she last saw him. She took him to see his primary
care provider, and the provider admitted him and has ordered a tube feeding. A 8-Fr, 42-
inch feeding tube was placed in his right nare, and x-ray has confirmed placement in the
stomach. He is on bed rest with bathroom privileges.
Background: Christopher was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child and has had
frequent hospitalizations previously. He reports fatigue and has recently lost 6 kg (13.2 lb)
after he registered at the local college and moved to live in a dormitory.
Learning Objectives
General
Assess patients to recognize normal versus abnormal findings.
Respond to changes in patient status
Assume accountability for the plan of care by order of priority, implementation, and evaluation
Use standard precautions when caring for the patient
Ensure patient and healthcare provider safety
Collaborate appropriately with the healthcare team in a timely, organized, and patient-specific
manner
Use critical thinking when making clinical judgements and decisions
Establish a therapeutic environment for the patients and their families
Use therapeutic communication techniques in a manner that illustrates caring for the patient’s
overall well-being
Scenario Specific
Implement safety precautions for a patient receiving enteral feeding
Implement enteral feeding through NG tube
Assess patient’s diet intake
Provide patient education on nutritional needs and nutritional therapy
Recommended Reading
Taylor, C., Lynn, P., Bartlett, J. (2019). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of
Person-Centered Care, 9th Edition.
The Individual's Basic Human Needs, Chapter 4, pp. 66-71
Using Standard and Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions, Chapter 24, pp. 867-871
Preventing and Responding to Medication Errors and Teaching About Medications,
Chapter 29, pp. 867-871
Assessing the Abdomen, Chapter 26, pp. 724-725
The Adolescent and Young Adult, Chapter 22, pp. 550-558
Nutrition, Chapter 36, pp. 1279-1315
Administering a Tube Feeding, Chapter 36, pp. 1306-1314, Skill 36-2
Diseases and Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis (below are a couple of good supplemental resources)
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o https://www.cff.org/What-is-CF/About-Cystic-Fibrosis/
o http://www.hopkinscf.org/what-is-cf/treatments/pancreas-gastrointestinal-tracttreat/
Procedures
Enteral tube feeding, gastric Enteral tube feeding, gastric
Safe medication administration practices, general Safe medication administration
practices, general
Pathophysiology
Describe the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and how it relates to weight loss and fatigue as you
would to educate your patient, including common signs/symptoms or findings. List any addition
teaching that is pertinent to the condition, including possible treatment options.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by mutation (change) in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane
conductance (CFTR) gene. CFTR controls the flow of salt and fluids in and out of cells and defect in this
gene causes a build- up of thick, sticky mucus in the body's ducts. CF is seen only when both copies of
the gene (one inherited from each parent) are defective. CF affects cells that make mucus, sweat and
digestive fluids. These fluids are thick in CF patients and cause the blockage of ducts throughout the
body leading to a range of symptoms. The lungs and digestive system are the main areas that are
affected. Symptoms may appear soon after birth or in early childhood. In rare cases, they are not
manifested until adulthood. Some sx are: Persistent cough with phlegm, postnasal drip, salty tasting
skin, wheezing, shortness of breath, sinusitis, Inability to exercise, male infertility, repeated lung
infections, foul- smelling, bulky greasy stools, poor growth and low body weight despite a good
appetite, blockage in the intestinal especially in newborns, diarrhea/constipation. Cystic fibrosis
cannot be cured. Several treatment options are available to help manage symptoms and reduce
complications.
Briefly describe how to perform a focused assessment related to the description of the given
background scenario.
Patient should have a focused respiratory assessment done. Therefore, I would auscultate
lung sounds, L and R sides in the front and back as well as bilaterally. I would also check
his cap RF in his hands and feet. I would listen to his heart sounds, I would check the color
of skin ton for oxygenation and check for nasal flaring ,pursed lips or cyanosis. I would
check and ensure the nasal canula was not applying pressure to the skin causing skin
breakdown. I would check his oral mucosa for dryness, swelling or lesions. I would also
check his tube placement as well.
Medication Review
Look up the following medications and list the following:
o Generic name(s)
o Classification of medication
o Describe, in your own words, what this medication does
o List any pertinent adverse effects or nursing considerations (i.e needed assessments)
Medications
o Pancrelipase enzymes (PO) Creon; pancreatic enzyme; digestive enzyme to help the
body breakdown and digest food when the pancreas does
not release enough enzyme to do so; side effects are
diarrhea, abd pain/ cramps, nausea; nurse should monitor
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bowel routine and bowel sounds and for pain
o Multivitamin (PO) Vitamin; supplement, nausea, nurse should monitor for nausea
Order Review
Diet: high-fat, high-calorie, high protein with high-protein snacks
Fluid nutrition 1.5 kcal/mL, 720 over 8 hours
o Given that normal fluid nutrition is 1.0 kcal/mL, why does this patient need so many
extra calories in addition to the high-fat, high-calorie, high protein diet?
Fat soluble vitamins such as ADE and K are poorly absorbed in those who have pancreatic
insufficiency. Pancreatic enzyme replacement is not enough hence children with pancreatic
insufficiency will also need to take A, D, E and K supplements. Metabolic demands may be
greater in patients with CF and so nutrition and growth are closely monitored to achieve
optimal growth. Build up shakes can be used to supplement meals, not take place of, and in
extreme cases of malnutrition poor weight gain may be necessary to have supplemental of
enteral feeding.
Nursing Care Plan
List three possible nursing diagnos
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