NURS 104 - Unit 14
Case Study #1: Admitted to pediatric floor 2 days ago - 11 year old while female. In a
motor vehicle accident, with several broken bones [closed fracture of right femur, right
humerus, left clavicle, left tibia/fibula and pelvis]. Surgery to repair femur, humerus and
tibia/fibula done on admit. Medical history includes: asthma
Who all will be apart of this team? - ans- respiratory therapist
- occupational therapist
- physician (MD and surgeon)
- physical therapist
- pharmacist
-case manager
Case Study #2: 86 year old African American male, admitted three days ago to the
oncology floor. Diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Currently lives alone, but has
children that live nearby
Who all will be apart of this team? - ans- case manager
- occupational therapist
- nurse (RN) [specialized in certain field]
- pharmacist
- physician (MD)
- dietitian
Case Study #3: 56 year old white female. Admitted one week ago to the neurology floor.
Diagnosis: cerebral vascular accident (stroke) with left sided paralysis. History of type II
diabetes mellitus
Who all will be apart of this team? - ans- physical therapist
- occupational therapist
- dietitian
- physician (MD)[Neurologist]
- case manager
- nurse (RN)[neurology]
Chaplain or pastoral representative - ans- attends to the spiritual and emotional needs
of the client and family
*pastoral counseling and support
*sacramental ministry and liturgical celebrations
Dietitian (RD or LD) - ans- provides nutritional therapy and support to client
*dietary assessment
