Instructions
Approach with nursing holism. In other words, consider what the case individual needs: To achieve optimum wellness; And, develop into an adult with their best outcomes physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, occupationally, and more. How might the nurse help the patient preserve, increase, and maximize their health protective factors, while minimizing health inhibiting factors? Remember you are partnering with the patient and/or family. What information do you need to gather from them, or other resources? How do you assure standards of care while maintaining a patient/family centered plan of care? Take into account health promoting and inhibiting factors, as well as cultural, socioeconomic, legal, health care access, etc.. What nurse-patient teaching is indicated? The nursing ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, plan, intervention, evaluation) model may be helpful in designing your post. The initial post should be about 200-350 words, with APA formatted citations and references.
Case Study
Blake is 11 years old, the middle child of three kids living with their mom, Faith; Blake’s dad lives in another state. Although they live within an urban city, their home was situated on the outskirts of town, giving it a more rural feel… Blake shared his joy of cats, art, and rock collecting, as well as experimenting with make-up and fancy clothes. In clinic, the family often has spirited conversations, sometimes openly disagreeing with each other’s take on situations, but also demonstrating closeness and care.
Blake has been exploring his gender and sexuality for a few years. He reported feeling both like a boy and non-binary, as well as bisexual, but expressed no desire to change his name or pronouns from those assigned at birth. He described liking make-up, high heels, and dresses. At times, Faith questioned this and Blake would respond adamantly that liking these things did not make him a girl. He is about to start 6th grade, and wants to wear makeup to school, like his sister did at the same age.
However, Blake has indicated no desire for any medical transition or gender-related care at this time. (Paceley, et. al., 2021).
