ethical concerns 6

Based on the scenarios provided:

Select one scenario, and reflect on the material presented throughout this course.

What necessary information would need to be obtained about the patient through health assessments and diagnostic tests?

Consider how you would respond as an advanced practice nurse. Review evidence-based practice guidelines and ethical considerations applicable to the scenarios you selected.

CASE STUDY 1

The parents of a 5-year-old boy have accompanied their son for his required physical

examination before starting kindergarten. His parents are opposed to him receiving any

vaccines.

CASE STUDY 2

A 49-year-old woman with advanced stage cancer has been admitted to the emergency

room with cardiac arrest. Her husband and one of her children accompanied the

ambulance.

CASE STUDY 3

A 17-year-old boy has come in for a check-up after a head injury during a football game.

He has indicated that he would like to be able to play in the next game, which is in 3

days

The Lab Assignment

Write a detailed one-page narrative (not a formal paper) explaining the health assessment information required for a diagnosis of your selected patient (include the scenario number). Explain how you would respond to the scenario as an advanced practice nurse using evidence-based practice guidelines and applying ethical considerations. Justify your response using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.