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Brain Tumor - None
Medical Surgical (NUR425)
Arizona College of Nursing
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Brain Tumor
Stephanie Soza, Elisa Gabriela Molina, Amy Padres Arizona College of Nursing- Tucson NUR 336: Pediatric Health Theory & Application Professor Labowitz 05/07/
Brain Tumor
What is the most immediate priority for Caroline? The most immediate priority for Caroline would be to provide her with as much comfort as possible to relieve her from suffering. To begin with Caroline should be provided with pain medication as soon as possible due to the severe headache she is complaining of. The nurse could also provide any other alternative remedies that will help alleviate the head pressure which can also be causing the severity of the headache. For example, it is important to keep the head of the bed elevated greater than 30 degrees which can reduce additional intracranial pressure.
How can Caroline’s nurse help with Caroline’s fears?
The first thing the nurse can do is this type of situation is build rapport so she can effectively communicate with her patient and family. Following the nurse can help Caroline by encouraging her to describe exactly what she is feeling so she/he can determine exactly what could be done to help reassure her and ease her fears. The nurse should also have Caroline explain her fears to her family, so they continue be by her side as much as possible. If her family is aware of her fear, they can make the necessary accommodations to have someone with her the majority of the time. Additionally the nurse can incorporate any preferred methods that the patient is accustomed to at home during the day and night that may help decrease her fears. Furthermore, the nurse can ease the patients and families fear by providing education when it comes to end of life care. In this case if the patient and family are provided with a clear explanation of the terminal diagnosis, medical intervention and dying process it can provide awareness and some sort of acceptance. As part of the education
References
Rudd, K. and Kocisko, D. (2023) Pediatric Nursing: Critical Components of Nursing Care
(3rd Ed.). F. Davis
Brain Tumor - None
Course: Medical Surgical (NUR425)
University: Arizona College of Nursing
