Case Presentation
Case Presentation
Case Presentation
Submitted By:
Cabigon, Jayrose
Guyao , kesilda B.
Juan, Vanessa A.
Lambatan , Tzar R.
Marzan, Kurt O.
Mostoles, Al Jarreau
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Signature of Adviser / Date
ABSTRACT
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Agayam, Alpha Rose Y.,Cabigon, Jayrose,Guyao , kesilda B.,Juan, Vanessa A.,Lambatan , Tzar R., Marzan,
Kurt O.,Mostoles, Al Jarreau ,Pilipina, rizen anjel B.,Tuguinay , Ma. Theresa B.,Velasco, Menard Jun T.
BACKGROUND:
The patient is a 5 month old who was diagnosed with pediatric community acquired pneumonia type C . PCAP
type C has a moderate risk, with moderate dehydration with a respiratory rate greater than 35-60/min.
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is caused by a microbial agent. Virus is known as
the most common cause of pneumonia among infants-(Brunner &Saddarth’s textbook of medical- surgical
nursing, vol.1). According to DOH 2010, pneumonia was number 5 cause of mortality. This case study is
reported to enhance the knowledge and understanding of nursing students in managing patient with
.pneumonia.
CASE DESCRIPTION:
Patient X seek consultation at BGHMC with a chief complain of cough and fever that prompted it for
admission. Upon admission patient x was diagnosed by Pediatric Community Acquired Pneumonia type C.
The patient undergone laboratory examination the blood test showed that the hemoglobin of the patient was
205, Hematocrit 0.62, WBC count 10.31 which are found to be above normal, neutrophil was 31 which below
normal. The chest X-ray result was reticular density are noted in both lung parenchyma with an impression of
pneumonia, crackles are present also upon auscultation. Patient loaf prescribed to take Pen G sodium,
ceftriaxone, clindamycin, paracetamol as needed and salbutamol neb to relieved signs and symptoms. The
patient undergoes nebulization every 9 hours for breathing treatment. Nursing interventions are also presented
in this case study for the management of the condition.
CONCLUSION:
Pneumonia is a preventable disease which greatly affects people at young age and the older one’s but not the
general population as a whole. Observance of proper hygiene such as proper hand washing helps prevent the
transfer of microorganisms to and from a person. If invasion of such bacteria or Virus is already there, then
strict compliance for medication intake should be done to stop the spread of such bacteria or virus. Nursing
intervention should also be carried out such as proper prioritizing of patient to promote comfort for breathing
and isolation of a patient who is immunocompromised, to contain the microorganisms, to prevent spread to
others.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3
II. Statement of Objectives..........................................................................................................................3
A. General Objectives..................................................................................................................................3
B. Specific Objectives..................................................................................................................................3
III. Patient’s Profile.......................................................................................................................................3
IV. Chief Complaint......................................................................................................................................3
V. Present History of Illness.......................................................................................................................3
VI. Past History of Illness.............................................................................................................................4
VII. Family Health History............................................................................................................................4
VIII. Developmental History...........................................................................................................................4
IX. Social and Environmental History........................................................................................................4
X. Lifestyle and Health Practices.................................................................................................................4
XI. Health Assessment..................................................................................................................................5
A. General Survey........................................................................................................................................5
B. Head to Toe Assessment...........................................................................................................................5
C. 13 Areas of Assessment............................................................................................................................6
XII. Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................................8
XIII. Comprehensive Pathophysiology..........................................................................................................11
XIV. Treatment/Management........................................................................................................................12
A. Drugs....................................................................................................................................................12
B. IV Fluids..............................................................................................................................................17
XV. Nursing Care Plans.................................................................................................................................15
A. Prioritization of Problems....................................................................................................................15
a.1. List of Problems..............................................................................................................................15
a.2. Basis for Prioritization....................................................................................................................15
B. Nursing Care Plans...............................................................................................................................19
NCP 1...........................................................................................................................................................20
NCP 2...........................................................................................................................................................21
NCP 3...........................................................................................................................................................22
NCP 4...........................................................................................................................................................23
NCP 5...........................................................................................................................................................24
C. Discharged Plan......................................................................................................................................25
XVI. Learning Insights....................................................................................................................................26
XVII. List of References...................................................................................................................................29
XVIII. Appendices..............................................................................................................................................30
Appendix A: Approval/ Request Letter........................................................................................................31
Appendix B: Interview Guides......................................................................................................................32
I. Introduction
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is caused by a microbial pose a patient to or
place a patient at risk for microbial invasion.
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II. Statement of Objectives
A. General Objectives
-This case analysis aims to increase the knowledge and understanding of nursing student
in managing patient with PNEUMONIA.
B. Specific Objectives
1. Define PNEUMONIA,
2. Illustrate the pathophysiology of PNEUMONIAin relation to signs and symptoms
specifically observed in the patient.
3. Describe and identify the common signs and symptoms of PNEUMONIA
4. Discuss medical and nursing interventions in managing patient with PNEUMONIA.
5. Formulate appropriate nursing care plan suited to the patient based on assessment
findings.
6. Identify care measures to be given to patient and family to promote continuity of
care after discharge.
Name : Patient X
Ethnic Background : Tagalog
Civil Status : N/A
Religion : Roman Catholic
Occupation : N/A
The patient had no serious illness, just usual cough and colds and was remedied with ambroxol and
amoxicillin given free in the health. Had received vitamin K,BCG,Hepatitis B immediately after birth had
completed (3) three of pentavalent vaccine, pneumonococcal conjugate vaccine, oral polio vaccine and
inactivated polio vaccine. No noted allergies and no past hospitalization.
. Both the parents of the patient claims to have hypertension only. No other physical and mental
problems stated. On the mother’s side have history of stoke while in the fathers side, they have history of
arthritis and hypertension.
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VIII. Developmental History
The patient is an only child, 5 months old male. Patient has good head control, reaches for objects and
turns to sound, appropriate for his age.
The patient is 5 months old, stays in the house however, exposed to noxious fumes such as vehicle and
cigarrete fumes for their house is located near the main road where vehicles and passing by smokers frequently
pass. They live in a rental house made up of permanent and semipermanent materials such as wood and
cement. Mother verbalized that she maintains cleanliness in house by sweeping and dusting. Water used daily
is being supplied by the city water district while the source of drinking water is from the water refilling stations
nearby.
The mother of the patient are aware of the potential health threats with lifestyle related to vices and
environmental factors. Thus parents do not smoke, drink alcohol and most especially,they do not engage their
issues in any illegal drugs.Both parents ensurs that the pamily eats fruits, vegetables and sometimes meat. As
for the mother, she increase her fluid intake for the baby to get adequate and breastfeeds her baby as per
demand.
The patients was received awake weak looking, crying cuddled by mother. Patients has changing
ongoing D5LRS 500 cc x 14 gtts/hr infusing well on the left hand. The mother tries to breastfeed the infant but
the infant seems to be irritable, in distress while crying. Patient weighs 6.8 kg, height=69 cm. Head
circumference = 4.5 cm, chest circumference = 43.2 cm, abdominal circumference = 45 cm. all are normal
range.
9. Breast/Chest Similar color with the rest of the body , nipple is brownish.
10. Abdomen Full and rounded, with normoactive bowels sounds heard in all the
quadrants.
11. Genitals Size and shape, testicles, meatus, tanner stage are in normal status.
C. 13 Areas of Assessment
b. Auditory
-His hearing ability is normal when he responded to sound heard. For example when you clapped, he
will look where the sound came from. His ears are symmetrical and also aligned with the canthus of
the eyes.
c. Olfactory Status
-Patient experiences nasal flaring due to abnormal breathing pattern. The patient shows a keen sense
of smell. He can determine his parents with his sense of smell by knowing the characteristics of smell
of his mother.
d. Gustatory Status
-The patient shows a strong preference for breastmilk and breast feeding.
e. Tactile Status
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-Patient X shows a secure behavior when held by the parent.
5. Motor Status
-The patients movement is not restricted but movement is monitored. It is due to his condition and his
breathing pattern. The patient appears also weak and is usually held by his mother.
6. Thermoregulatory Status
7. Respiratory Status
8. Circulatory Status
9. Nutritional Status
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XII. Diagnostics
Diagnostic Date of
Description of the Procedure Significance/Purpose of the Procedure Findings & Implications
Procedure Procedure
Chest X-ray Chest radiography is a primary Used for determining the severity of the October 30, 2019
investigation to be performed for patients pneumonothorax . Also used to - Reticular densities are noted in both lung parenchyma
assessing pneumonothorax, however, it determine the progress of his medical and - Heart is normal in size and configuration
is much less sensitive than chest ct for surgical management. - Pulmonary vascular marking are within normal
detecting a small pneumonothorax , - Visaulized osseous and soft tissues are structures and
blbes, and bullae. unremarkable.
Impression: Pneumonia
Diagnostic procedure and Description of procedure Significance/ Purpose of the procedure Significant findings Nursing Implications
date done
Complete Blood Count This procedure is done when an individual For getting the health status , screen, Hemoglobin – 205 -Indicate a related condition such as COPD,
October 30, 2019 shows several signs and symptoms that diagnose, or monitor any of a variety of dehydration
was related to the disorder that also affects diseases and condition s that affetct
the clients blood cells. If an individual blood cells, such as anemia, infection, -Indicate dehydration that causes body to
Hematocrit – 0.62
suffers from infection, inflammation, inflammation. Bleeding disorder or produce too many RBC
bruising or bleeding, the doctor might cancer
order a CBC to help in diagnosing the
severity of the clients illness. WBC count – 10.31 -Indicate an acute virus infection.
Differential count
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Lympho – 61 -Indication of lymphocytosis which is
associated with inflammatory . Lymphocytes
counts above normal range can be a harmless
and temporary situation due to bodys normal
response to an infection or inflammatory
condition.
Eosino – 0
Baso – 1
Total – 100
Diagnostic Date of
Description of the Procedure Significance/Purpose of the Procedure Findings & Implications
Procedure Procedure
Red Blood Cells Count October 30, 2019 MCV – 77.80
MCH – 25.60
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MCHC – 329.00
RDW-CV – 15.70
RDW-SD – 42.80
MPV – 9.10
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XIII. Comprehensive Pathophysiology
Predisposing Factor Precipitating Factor
Activation of B- cells
Antigen-antibody Reaction
Obstruction of Air
Accumulation of mucus
Passageway
Barrier of breastfeeding
Impaired Gas
Exchange
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XIV. Treatment/Management
A. Drugs
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GENERIC SELECTIVELY AT BETA 2 – WITH REVERSIBLE - A COMPENSATORY SMALL INREASE IN AND KARDEX
NAME : ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE HEART RATE -OBERSERVE 10 R’S
ALBUTEROL TO CAUSE -INHALATION: TREATMENT OF -HEADACHE, TRANSIENT MUSCLE CRAMPS TX:
SULFATE BRONCHODILATION AND ACUTE ATTACKS OF - HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS -MONITOR ECG, SERUM ELECTROLYTES
DOSAGE: 2-4 VASODILATION; AT BROCHOSPASM -POTENTIALLY SERIOUS HYPOKALEMIA AND THYROID FUNCTION TEST
mg 3-4 mg/DAY HIGHER DOSES, BETA 2 -PREVENTION OF EXERCISE - HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN RESULTS
SELECTIVITY IS LOST, AND INDUCED BROCHOSPASM - PARADOXICAL BRONCHOSPASM -ASSESS PULSE FOR RHYTHM
THE DRUGS ACT AT BETA -UNLABELLED USE: ADJUNCT IN -NOUTH AND THROAT IRRITATION EDX:
2 RECEPTORS TO CAUSE TREATING SERIOUS (INHALERS) -INSTRUCT CLIENT TO RISE SLOWLY
TYPICAL HYPERKALEMIA IN DIALYSIS -TACHYCARDIA FROM BED OR WHEN CHANGING
SYMPATHOMIMETIC PATIENTS; SEEMS TO LOWER -PALPITATION. POSITIONS FROM LYING TO SITTING TO
CARDIAC EFFECT POTASSIUM CONCENTRATION STANDING
WHEN INHALED BY PATIENTS
ON HEMODIALYSIS DURING
CONTRAINDICATIONS: DX:
-CONTRAINDICATED WITH -INSPECT CLIENTS NAIL BED AND ORAL
HYPERSENSITIVITY TO MUCOSA FOR PALLOR
ALBUTEROL;TACHYARRHYTHMI TX;
AS, TACHYCARDIA CAUSE BY -ADMINISTER ACCURATELY BEAUSE
DIGITALIS INTOXICATION ADVERSE REACTION AND TOLERANCE
-USE CAUTIOUSLY WITH MIGHT OCCUR
DIABETES MELLITUS; EDX:
HYPERTHYROIDISM, HISTORY EMPHASIZE WITH THE FAMILY AND
OF SEIZURE DISORDERS. THE CLIENT THE IMPORTANCE OF
WIPING OFF SWEAT TO AVOID EASY
BREAKDOWN OF SKIN INTEGRITY
AFTER
DX:
-AUSCULTATE LUNGS FOR PRESENCE
OF AD VENTIOUS BREATH SOUNDS
THAT MAY SIGNAL PULMONARY
EDEMA, AIRWAY RESISTANCE OR
BRONCHOSPASM.
TX:
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-PROVIDE ORAL CARE OR LET PATIENT
GURGLE AFTER INHALATION TO GET
RID OF THE UNPLEASANT AFTERTASTE
OF THE INHALATION.
-RAISE SIDE RAILS BECAUSE CLIENT
MIGHT BE RESTLESS AND DROWSY
BECAUSE OF THE DRUG.
EDX:
ADVICE CLIENT TO SEEK ASSISTANCE
WHEN PERFORMING ADL OR GETTING
DROWSY.
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION / ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTRAINDICATION
TRADE NAME: WORKS BY INHIBITING INDICATIONS: -PAIN BEFORE
GENERIC THE MUCOPEPTIDE INDICATED IN PATIENTS WITH -INDURATION DX:
NAME : SYNTHESIS IN THE NEUROLOGIC COMPLICATIONS, -PHLEBITIS -ASSESS PATIENTS PREVIOUS
CEFTRIAXONE BACTERIAL CELL WALL. CARDITIS AND ARTHRITIS. IT IS -RASH SENSITIVITY REACTION TO PENICILIN
DOSAGE: 450 THE BETA-LACTAM ALSOE EFFECTIVE IN GRAM -DIARRHEA OR OTHER CEPHALOS PORINS.
mg TIV q/2 MOIETY OF CEFTRIAXONE NEGATIVE -THROMBOCYTOSIS -ASSESS PATIENTS FOR SIGNS AND
BINDS TO INFECTIONS;MENINGITIS, -LEUCOPENIA SYMPTOMS OF INFECTION BEFORE AND
CARBOXYPEPTIDASES GONORRHEA. IT IS ALSO FOR -GLOSSITIS DURING TREATMENT.
AND ENDOPEPTIDASES BONE AND JOINT INFECTIONS, -MONITOR HEMATOLOGIC,
AND TRANSPEPTIDASES IN MIDDLE EAR INFECTION, PID, CNS: ELECTROLYTES, RENAL AND HEPATIC
THE BACTERIAL SEPTICEMIA AND URINARY HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,LETHARGY FUNCTION.
CYTOPLASMICMEMBRANE TRACT INFECTIONS. GI: TX:
. THESE ENZYMES ARE NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,ANOREXIA, ASSISST FOR POSSIBLE UPPER
INVOLVED IN CELL WALL CONTRAINDICATIONS: PSEUDOMEMBRANUS COLITIS INFECTION, ITCHING, FEVER,
SYNTHESIS AND CELL CONTRAINDICATE WITH HEMATOLOGIC: MALAISE,REDNESS.
DIVISION. BY BINDING TO ALLERGY TO BONE MARROW DEPPRESSION, WBC, EDX:
THESE ENZYMES, CEPHALOSPHORINS OR PLATELETS, HCT INSTRUCT THE CLIENT TO REPORT
CEFTRIAXONE RESULTS IN PENICILLIN. USE CAUTIOUSLY LOCAL: ONLY SIGN SUCH AS
THE FORMATION OF WITH RENAL FAILURE, PAIN, INFLAMMATION OF IV SITE. PETECHIAE,ECCHYMOTIC
DEFECTIVE CELL WALL LACTATION, PREGNANCY. OTHER: AREAS,EPISTAXIS OR OTHER FORMS OF
AND CELL DEATH. SUPERINFECTIONS DISULFRAM LIKE UNEXPLAINED BLEEDING.
REACTION WITH ALCOHOL.
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DURING
DX:
-USE A SEPARATE SYRINGE WHEN
GIVING THIS DRUG.
TX:
HAVE VITAMIN K AVAILABLE IN CASE
OF HYPOTHROMBINEMIA OCCURS.
EDX:
INSTRUCT THE CLIENT REPORT ANY
CONCERNS.
AFTER
DX:
MONITOR BLOOD LEVELS IN PATIENTS
TAKINHG THIS BLOOD
TX:
-ASSISST THE REACTION, DISCONTINUE
IF HYPERSENSITIVITY OCCURS.
EDX:
-INSTRUCT PATIENTS TO PROMPTLY
SIGN OF REACTION
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION / ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTRAINDICATION
TRADE NAME: INHIBITS PROTEIN INDICATION: GASTROINTISTINAL BEFORE
GENERIC SYNTHESIS IN -INFECTIONS CAUSED BY DISTURBANCES- DX:
NAME: SUSCEPTIBLE BACTERIA, SENSITIVE STAPHYLOCOCCI, NAUSEA,VOMITING, AND -CHECK DOCTORS ORDER
CLINDAMYSIN CAUSING CELL DEATH. STREPTOCOCCI,PNEUMOCOCCI,B DIARRHEA TX:
DOSAGE: ARTEROIDES,CLOSTRIDIUM ORAL OR VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS ASSESS FOR ALLERGY TO
FREQUENCY : PERFURINGENS AND OTHER DOSE-RELATED CLINDAMYSIN, HISTORY OF ASTHMA
SENSITIVE AEROBIC AND REVERSIBLESUPPRESSION OF RED OR OTHER ALLERGIES.
ANAEROBIC ORGANISMS. CELL PRODUCTION EXCEEDING 50 EDX:
-ENDOCARDITIS PRPHYLAXIS mg/kg/d AFTER 1-2 WEEKS. -INFORM PATIENT FOR THE
FOR DENTAL PROCEDURES IN APLASTIC ANEMIA- PROCEDURES TO BE DONE
PATIENTS ALLERGIC TO IDIONSYNCRATIC REACTION
PENICILIN. UNRELATED TO DOSE. DURING
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-PNEUMOCYTIS SIROVICCI DX:
PNEUMONIA -VERIFY PATIENTS IDENTITY
-TOXOPLASMOSIS TX:
-ADMINISTER THE RIGHT DRUG WITH
CONTRAINDICATION: THE RIGHT DOSE
-CONTRAINDICATED IN EDX:
PATIENTS WITH -STATE TO THE PATIENT THE
HYPERSENSITIVE TO DRUG OR IMPORTANT PURPOSE OF THE DRUG
ANY LINCOMYCIN
-USE CAUTIOUSLY IN PATIENTS AFTER
WITH RENAL OR HEAPTIC DX:
DISEASE, ASTHMA, HISTORY OF -MONITOR LFT’S AND RENAL
GI DISEASE AND SIGNIFICANT FUNCTION TESTS, AND BLOOD COUNTS
ALLERGIES. TX:
-TAKE FULL PRESCRIBED COURSE OF
ORAL DRUG. DO NOT STOP TAKING
WITHOUT NOTIFYING YOUR HEALTH
CARE PROVIDER.
EDX:
-ADVICE CLIENT TO REPORT FOR ANY
DISCOMFORT
B. IV Fluids
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-1.4mmol BODY ACHES OR PAIN ESPECIALLY THOSE CONTAINING IONS TO
CHLORIDE CHILLS PATIENTS RECEIVING
109mmol CONFUSION CORTICOSTEROIDS/CORTOTROSPIN
LACTATE DIZZINESS, FAINTNESS, OR -OBSERVE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE WHEN
-28mmol LIGHTHEADEDNESS WHEN CHANGING IV FLUID.
OSMOLALITY GETTING UP SUDDENLY EDX:
-406mosm FROM LYING. -DISCARD UNUSED PORTION
DRY MOUTH -INSTRUCT THE CLIENT TO REPORT ANY
UNUSUAL TIREDNESS OR CONCERN
WEAKNESS
DURING
DX:
-CHECK FOR DRUG INTERACTION
-MONITOR FOR ADVERSE EFFECTS
TX:
-SOLUTION CONTAINING ACETALE SHOULD BE
USED WITH CAUTION AS EXCESS
ADMINISTRATION MAY RESULT IN METABOIC
ALKALOSIS.
-SOLUTION CONTAINING DEXTROSE SHOULD BE
USED WITH CAUTION IN PATIENTS WITH KNOWN
SUBCLINICAL OR OVERT DIABETES MELLITUS.
AFTER
DX:
-MONITOR EFFECTIVENESS OF IV FLUIDS
-MONITOR SIDE EFFECTS
TX:
IN VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS,
EXCESSIVE OR RAPID ADMINISTRATION
DEXTROSE INJECTION MAY RESULT IN
INCREASED SERUM OSMOLALITY AND POSSIBLE
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INTRACEBRAL HEMORRHAGE
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XV. Nursing Care Plans
A. Prioritization of Problems
1.Ineffective airway clearance related to presence of exudates in the tracheobronchial tract as manifested by
crackles upon circulation
2.ineffective breathing pattern related to copious and tenacious tracheobronchial tree as manifested bt
increased respiratory rate.
3.Impaired gas exchange related to altered oxygen supply as manifested by subsostal retractions.
4.risk for infection related to lack of knowledge on the different microorganisms which causes infection.
2.Ineffective breathing pattern this is one of the most priority to attend and demands
related to coppious and tenacious immediate treatment care and subsequent medical
tranchibronchial secretions as attention, as they can result in ineffective breathing
manifested by increased respiratory pattern. This also needs prioritization based on ABC. The
rate. ssoner the problem gets resolved the lesser the
complications that lead to crisis.
3..Impaired gas exchange related to Impaired gas exchange is the excessss or deficit in
altered oxygen supply as manifested oxygenation and or carbon dioxide elimination at the
by subcoastalretraction. alveolar-capillary membrane. This condition needs to be
addressed immediately for the patient to be able to
manifest a good gas exchange and to prevent further
complications.
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B. Nursing Care Plans
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NCP 2: PES Format as stated in your list of problem
Assessment Explanation of the Problem Objective Nursing Intervention Rationale Evaluation
Sub: Ineffective breathing pattern: STO: -determine the presence of factors -To evaluate the presence and
“paspas diyay panag- inspiration or expiration that -Within 2-3 hours of effective /physical conditions characteristics of breath sounds and
anges ken adda rarek na” does not provide adequate nursing intervention the patient -Assess for concomitant pain secretions.
Ob: ventilzation will be able to: -auscultate the chest -To facilitate fast recovery
Tachypnea -decrease respiratory rate from -Suction airway as needed -as baseline for medication
Nasal flaring The patient was hospitalized 71 to 50 -Elevate the head of the bed administration.
RR- 71 with a chief complaint of -Monitor pulse oximitry and the
0xygen cough and admitted with LTO: respiratory rate.
Saturation-94 diagnosis PCAP C or pediatric -after 2-3 days of effective
community acquired nursing intervention the patient
pneumonia. will establish normal breathing
pattern.
It is an inflammation of the
parenchyma of the lungs by
typical bacterial pathogens
that cause CAP include
Nursing diagnosis: streptococcus
Ineffective breastfeeding pneumonia,haemophilus
pattern related to a influenza, and Moraxella
copious and tenacious catarrhallis. This inhibit lung
tracheobronchial tree as function, causing
manifested by increased dyspnea,fever,chest pains and
respiratory rate cough.
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C. Discharged Plan
Health Teaching
Diet/Nutrition 1. Informed mother to breastfeed the patient per demand
2. Answered mother about proper breastfeeding technique
3. Encouraged mother to increase fluid intake and intake of
nutritious food like vegetable, fruits, and take vitamins. Also
minotor foods she intake.
D. Juan, Vanessa A.
We tackled about pneumonia in our case presentation. As a student nurse,I must be aware
about this illness that can affect the breathing pattern of a person . And we know that breathing is the
main source of our oxygen. As a student nurse, I should be one of the health advocate s for preventing
these kind of illness
E. Lambatan , Tzar R.
I have learned that Pneumonia is a curable condition. That being a responsible parent for an
infant or baby plays a vital role to prevent such condition to happen. Proper hand washing and maintaining a
clean environment also continues to a healthy condition.
Proper positioning of a patient with pneumonia helps him/her promote effective breathing to
prevent distress and discomfort and to strictly follow medication as prescribed by the physician.
F. Marzan, Kurt O.
Our case is about pneumonia. Infants or children ranging from age 12 above are mostly
affected by these illness. Having these kind of illness can affect the way of living of an individual in a
way that it could create different restrictions for him/her . As a student nurse, we must be able to
prevent further complications for our patients who suffers from pneumonia. We should should also be
able to provide accurate informations for our client to avoid this illness to happen again.
G. Mostoles, Al Jarreau
Our case study is about Pneumonia. This Pneumonia is an illness that critically affects
pediatric patients and is also community acquired illness. A person with pneumonia has an impaired
breathing which affects the exchange of gas inside his/her body.
This was my first case study of studying nursing. Therefore I didn’t have much experience
in writing this type of assignment. As I look back on our case study and the preparation, I am amazed
to find that I learned a lot from this case study. Our case study started on November 16, 2019, we got
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the chance to select any patient we want from anywhere we choose, so we have chosen the patient
from same ward we were assigned.
Our schedule was too hectic to finish our case study on time, so for further improvement we should
learn how to manage our time. Also, my skills on making a Nursing Care Plan was enhanced and my
communication skills as a nursing student were used during the assessment. I learned a lot from this
case study it helped me to improve and use my skills and also it was a great experience.
Learning and experiencing to look after patients with pnemonia was a great experience for
me. It is indeed hard to be sick but I guess it is harder to be sick without any form of help. I am
greatful that even just for a while I was able to be of help to those patients having this case. Having
pneumonia is not just being sick with cough/colds and fever but it has risk factors that can even
worsen ones condition and lead to another illness. Giving proper nursing interventions is the outmost
learning I gained from this case. I also learned and thankful to have experienced teamwork with my
groupmates because it's not all the time that I get to see us work as a group. This case has help me a
lot to value the importance of health and help me grow as a student nurse specially with my
knowledge and skills.
Our case is about pneumonia , specifically pediatric community acquired pneumonia type c
where in it is an infection that has been acquired outside the hospital, i’ve got lots of new learning
about pneumonia. though I didn’t handle this patient but i have a patient that have been diagnosed also
with PCAP -type C , so I learned how to give proper interventions like elevating the head to have a
better lung expansion and better breathing pattern to promote balance gas exchange; on how to
position client to have a patent airway , I also learned the importance of establishing rapport which
helps me in my interventions to be done easier and accurate. I learned how to communicate to my
group mates for us to have a better team work and for our job to be done beneficently , And lastly , I
learned how to apply my knowledge , skills and attitude that College of nursing taught .
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XVII. List of References
Patricia M. Dillon (2007). Nursing health assessment: a Culical thinking case studies approach.International
edition.
Kummor, Abbas, Faesto.(2010). Robbins and cotran:Pathogenic Basic of disease. Eight edition.
Marylinn. F Doenges. Mary Frances Moonhouse. Alice C. murr.(2014). Nurses pocket guide . Diagnoses,
prioritized, Interventions, and rationale. Edition B.
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XVIII. Appendices
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Appendix A
Approval/Request Letter
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Appendix B
Interview Guides
Answer:
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