Contemporary nursing has distinguished a significant shift in health care, deviating from the concept of ‘fixing’ an individual with an illness, to recognising the individual as a whole person (Berman and Kozier, 2011). It is concerned with the healing of the mind, body and spirit, accounting for family circumstances; taking into consideration, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the child (Klebanoff, 2016).Within this assignment, a discussion will be commenced, regarding a patient and family, using a pseudonym ‘Kate’ in order to keep in line with patient confidentiality and anonymity (NMC, 2016).
Kate is a thirteen-year-old girl, suffering bilateral kidney dysplasia. Antenatal diagnostic procedures announced how Kate would suffer bilateral kidney dysplasia following birth. Gur et al (2008) illustrate how both kidneys do not develop accordingly while the baby is growing in the womb. They will appear smaller than usual, sometimes developing cysts, which resemble liquid filled sacs. Moreover, the cause of this condition can be due to genetic …show more content…
Based on mutual trust and respect, I was able to encompass sensitivity, whilst assisting with Kate’s holistic needs through knowledge and abilities (Pullen and Mathias, 2010). Establishing a therapeutic relationship is a fundamental aspect within children’s nursing according to Baughan and Smith (2009), as this will aid with the retrieval of honest information regarding the patients’ health and well-being. As a result, the nurse will be informed on how to care for the child and what health needs are to be addressed. Effective communication is paramount to the nurse patient relationship. According to Rimer and Kreuter (2006) the ability to put patients at ease at a level they understand, through effective communication is vital to reduce
Kate is a thirteen-year-old girl, suffering bilateral kidney dysplasia. Antenatal diagnostic procedures announced how Kate would suffer bilateral kidney dysplasia following birth. Gur et al (2008) illustrate how both kidneys do not develop accordingly while the baby is growing in the womb. They will appear smaller than usual, sometimes developing cysts, which resemble liquid filled sacs. Moreover, the cause of this condition can be due to genetic …show more content…
Based on mutual trust and respect, I was able to encompass sensitivity, whilst assisting with Kate’s holistic needs through knowledge and abilities (Pullen and Mathias, 2010). Establishing a therapeutic relationship is a fundamental aspect within children’s nursing according to Baughan and Smith (2009), as this will aid with the retrieval of honest information regarding the patients’ health and well-being. As a result, the nurse will be informed on how to care for the child and what health needs are to be addressed. Effective communication is paramount to the nurse patient relationship. According to Rimer and Kreuter (2006) the ability to put patients at ease at a level they understand, through effective communication is vital to reduce