Alex, 2-years old and the first child for parents Michael and Kim, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis one year
ago. The pediatric nurse practitioner recommended testing for Cystic Fibrosis after seeing Alex for his 9-month
well-child check-up and discovering that he measured very low on growth and weight charts in comparison to
other 9-month-old babies. Alex has had three respiratory infections in the last 6 months that have required
hospitalization. You are the home care nurse that is assigned to develop a home care strategy for Alex and his
family following discharge from his most recent hospitalization.
Using course readings and other evidence-based nursing care resources as a guide, prepare a 3-4-page
recommendation paper that:
Determine the community resources needed to promote health and minimize hospitalizations for Alex
Identifies members of the interprofessional care team that will contribute to management of Alex’s chronic
illness (Michael and Kim, Alex’s parents, are integral members of this team) and the role each would play in the
management of Alex’s condition.
Describes evidence-based therapeutic communication strategies that you would use with Alex, his parents,
and the interprofessional care team.
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