Health, 18.02.2021 21:30, thedaisylopez3628

Scenario: T. M. is an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy who has been admitted to your unit following surgery for a femoral osteotomy and tendon lengthening to stabilize hip joints and to help reduce spasticity. He is admitted with a hip spica cast, and epidural for pain management, and a Foley catheter. He also has a gastrostomy tube that was in place before the surgery.
1. What are the issues common to CP that you should consider when planning and providing care to T. M.?
2. What are your top five priorities in providing nursing care to T. M.?
3. T. M. is 16 hours postop and is crying and extremely agitated. His mother asks you to give him some diazepam. What information should you gather from Mrs. M to better understand her request for the medication? What is the most likely reason Mrs. M is requesting diazepam?

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Scenario: T. M. is an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy who has been admitted to your unit following s...