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Pediatric Nursing Unfolding Clinical Reasoning CASE STUDY_ CYSTIC FIBROSIS Justin Ewing 7 years Old

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Pediatric Nursing Unfolding Clinical Reasoning CASE STUDY_ CYSTIC FIBROSIS Justin Ewing 7 years Old History of Present Problem: Justin Ewing is a seven-year-old boy with a history of cystic fibros... is (CF) who for the past two days has had a fever of 102.1 F (38.9 C) and has felt more tired. His cough has become more frequent, and he is bringing up thick yellow mucus. His mother brought Justin to his CF clinic where he is diagnosed with a right lower lobe pneumonia. Justin is admitted to the pediatric unit for IV antibiotics, and you will be the nurse responsible for his care. Justin has an implanted port for vascular access since he frequently needs IV antibiotics for respiratory infections. Justin is below the 5th percentile for his weight at 41 pounds (18.6 kg) and is at the 5th percentile for height at 44.5 inches (113 cm). He has a G-tube in place for night feedings. [Show More]

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