Case Study 1 Scenario:
Client, Sarah Collins, has chronic kidney disease. She receives dialysis twice a week. Today when Mrs. Collins arrives at the dialysis clinic, the nurse assesses
Mrs. Collins and notes her blood pressure is 145/90 mm Hg and she has gained three pounds since her last visit. Mrs. Collins tells the nurse she was trying
earlier to walk to her mailbox at the end of the driveway and couldn’t because she was out of breath. Mrs. Collins’ husband and 16-year-old grandson are at
the clinic with her.
Implications for Self-Care (2 paragraphs)
Consider Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and describe where the client falls in that hierarchy and how this will impact care and healing.
How does this disease process impact the client’s and/or their care provider’s ability to care for themselves?
Patient Education Strategy (2-3 paragraphs)
Identify 3-5 appropriate nursing interventions and teaching points for your client based on the pathophysiology and assessment findings.
Describe the educational strategies that should be incorporated when building a plan of care for your client.
Support with rationale.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration (2-3 paragraphs)
Identify 2-4 interdisciplinary team members who need to be included in the care of the client. Include rationale.
Consider the care the client will need while inpatient and upon discharge.
Consider nutrition, community services, and financial implications