Maya Parker Shadow Health: Preschooler Ear Pain Sick Visit

Throughout the patient interview, numerous opportunities arise to provide patient education and empathy. Nursing experts have identified specific opportunities deemed particularly crucial for this patient. A Model Statement serves as an illustrative example of an appropriate response to each opportunity.

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Opportunities marked as Not Encountered are those not addressed during the interview. Opportunities marked as Not Followed Up represent missed chances present in the interview where no statements were made about them. Opportunities marked as Followed Up were duly addressed by students, including the dialogue between the student and the patient.

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1. Concern over sickness
– Followed Up
– Description: Tim expresses concern about Maya’s pain.
– Question 10:36 AM EDT: “What brings you here today?”
– Response: “Well, I’m a little worried about my daughter’s ear pain. It’s been bothering her since yesterday.”
– Empathize 10:36 AM EDT: “Hey, thanks.”
– Model Statement: “I understand you’re feeling concerned over the level of Maya’s ear pain. It’s very difficult to see your child in pain and not feeling like themselves. What’s important is that you identified Maya’s need for medical care, and brought her in. We’ll work together to make Maya as comfortable as possible.”

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2. Therapy
– Not Followed Up
– Description: Tim indicates that he brings Maya to a behavioral specialist.
– Question 10:45 PM EDT: “Is your daughter seeing a behavioral specialist?”
– Response: “Yes, Maya sees a behavioral specialist for autistic children. We’re very happy with the therapist, but it’s not always easy to work with her schedule.”
– Model Statement: “I understand you take Maya to regular sessions with her behavioral specialist. Therapy can be difficult for a variety of reasons, including financially, emotionally, and schedule-wise. Although it can be hard, therapy is so important for Maya’s wellbeing and overall development. You and your wife are doing a great job with giving Maya the tools she needs to navigate the world as an autistic child.”

3. Dustproofing the home
– Not Followed Up
– Description: Tim indicates that Maya has mild seasonal allergies.
– Question 04:17 PM EDT: “Any seasonal allergies?”
– Response: “Yeah, Maya has some very mild congestion, which is seasonal.”
– Model Statement: “I understand that Maya has some mild seasonal allergies. Dustproofing your home is an important way to manage Maya’s congestion. I recommend changing bedding weekly, dusting blinds, curtains, and air conditioning vents, as well as regular vacuuming. I realize you have a busy schedule, but dustproofing will improve Maya’s seasonal allergy symptoms.”

4. Drying ears and hair
– Not Followed Up
– Description: Tim indicates he doesn’t know if Maya’s ears and hair are dried.
– Question 01:18 AM EDT: “Has Maya had ear surgery?”
– Response: “I’m not sure, but it’s likely since Maya is just learning to swim. I’m not sure if she dries out her ears and hair after swimming, either.”
– Model Statement: “It’s important that Maya’s ears and hair are thoroughly dried every time she gets wet, including for swim lessons and bath time. I understand your wife takes Maya to and from her swimming lessons. You should follow up with your wife about the importance of drying off Maya’s ears and hair. This practice will help to prevent ear infections.”