Patient A.A. 8-year-old female diagnosed with premature adrenarche.
Treatment: There is no treatment for premature adrenarche. In the case of A.A., monitoring for puberty changes within six months is advised alongside reassurance to the parent that body changes come at different ages. The focus of treatment for A.A. should focus on her emotional well-being since her body is changing sooner than her peers, and the body odor has led to low self-esteem.
Education: Educate the mother to reassure her daughter and boost her self-esteem. Ask the mother to keep A.A.’s growth chart for follow-up visits.
INSTRUCTIONS:
NEED Holistic Approach and Caring Science
1. Provide examples of how you collaborated or could have collaborated with the patient, family, or other members of the care team to achieve better healthcare outcomes. Include cultural considerations.
2. Which of Jean Watson’s Caring Processes were considered with this patient?
3. In what ways was your care of this patient representative of a holistic approach?