F2F Measles
F2F Measles
F2F Measles
Measles
General Objective:
This case study aims to broaden the students’ knowledge regarding measles in a pregnant
mother, and it is designed to develop and enhance the skills and attitude in the application of
different nursing processes and management of the patient with measles.
Specific Objectives:
GROUP TASK:
1. The class will be divided into groups depending upon the number of students.
2. Each group will discuss among themselves the case scenario provided.
3. Each group should make their PowerPoint for presentation.
4. Each group should present their case in a synchronous session via zoom class for 30
minutes.
4. Each group should submit their manuscript and PowerPoint through email or Canvas
upload.
5. Students presentation will be graded with the use of a Rubric.
CLINICAL SCENARIO:
Patient’s Profile
Name: Patient X
Age: 18 years old
Date of birth: April 3, 2000
Sex: Female
Place of birth: Antipolo City
Citizenship: Filipino
Status: Single
Height: 5’1 ft.
Weight: 48. 4kg
Religion: Roman Catholic
Date of Admission: August 19, 2020
Time of Admission: 7:00 AM
Allergy: No allergy to food and medication
Accommodation: Ward with Philhealth
Initial Diagnosis:
Measles, Pregnancy Uterine 33 5/7 weeks AOG G1P0 with Intestinal Complications (AGE)
Chief complaint:
Fever and productive cough
Family History:
(-) Hypertension
(-) Diabetes
(-) Cancer
(-) PTB
(-) Asthma
Admission Order
The patient was admitted on August 19, 2020 at 7:00 am with a chief complaint of fever and
productive cough. Client was admitted to Emergency Room. Consent was secured for
admission. Client was the transferred to Adult Female Ward. Patient received with IVF D5LR
1L regulated at 150cc/hr. Client’s vital signs are (BP - 100/70 RR - 25 T - 38.3 HR - 116 O2
saturation - 95%) There is a presence of fever with macula-papular rash on the patient with
productive cough (whitish to yellowish mucus secretion). The patient also showed sign of body
weakness, poor appetite, abdominal pain and defecates a mushy consistency stool. Physician
ordered for CBC, BT, Measles IgG, IgM, CXR-PA view, Serum Creatinine, Na, K, SGPT,
SGOT, and Stool exam. Paracetamol 1 tab PRN for fever >37.8, Hexetidine 10 ml for oral
gargle was given. Performed tepid sponge bath. Encouraged to increase fluid intake.
Maintained high back rest. Advised the watcher not to leave the client unattended. Kept
monitored the safety of the client by maintaining side rails up. Vital signs monitored q4 and
recorded. Intake and Output monitored. Watched out for (WOF) any signs of respiratory
distress such as dyspnea or increased respiratory rate. The following day, client was seen
awake and lying in bed. Client’s vital sign are (BP- 90/60 RR-23 T- 36.7 HR-97 O2 sat- 97%).
Client still manifested maculopapular rash with body malaise. Cough still productive with
crackles heard on both upper lung area. IVF D5LR 1L regulated at 150cc/hr was started.
Noted and referred Physician’s order for Isoxsuprine 10mg/tab, 2tabs PO TID and
Dexamethasone 6mg/amp TIV q6 x4 doses. . IVF PNSS 1L at 110cc/hr to follow. Advised not
to scratch the skin to prevent skin integrity impairment. Maintained HOB elevation at 30-40
degrees. Provided a quiet and calm environment. Instructed the watcher not to leave the
patient alone. Kept monitored the safety of the client by maintaining side rails up. Instructed
dietary intake as tolerated. Vital signs monitored q4 and recorded. Intake and Output
monitored. WOF vaginal bleeding and refer to the staff nurse immediately. Client was seen
awake and lying in bed. Client’s vital sign are (BP 100/60 RR-22 T-36 HR-85 O2 sat95%).
Client manifested conjunctivitis and still showed presence of rash in the skin. Cough still
productive. Acetylcysteine 600mg 1-tab dissolve in 50cc water ODHS were given. Patient was
ordered for discharge. Noted and instructed the patient regarding the following home
medications ordered by the Physician, Co-amoxiclav 625 mg 1tab TID for 7 days, Hexetidine
gargle 10ml TID, Multivitamins 1tab OD and B-Complex 1tab OD. Encouraged client to
increase oral fluid intake. Advised to follow-up to OPD after 1 week. Vital signs monitored and
recorded.
COURSE TASKS:
1. Complete the Gordon’s Functional Health Pattern of your client based on the history and the
chart by answering the box of during hospitalization. What statements will your patient will tell
you, can also base your answer in your experience during your duty in the hospital.
3. Elimination Pattern
Prior to Admission During Hospitalization
She claimed that she defecated once a day
with brown and formed stool. She had not
experienced any difficulties in defecation and
she never used any laxatives and stool
softeners. She said she urinated 3 times a day
with yellow urine and has no foul smell. And
She did not experience any difficulties in
voiding
4. Activity-Exercise Pattern
Prior to Admission During Hospitalization
She did not usually exercise except for
household chores.
5. Sleep-Rest Pattern
Prior to Admission During Hospitalization
She went to bed at 9 pm and wakes up 10 am
and takes a nap from 3pm- 4pm.
6. Cognitive-Perceptional Pattern
Prior to Admission During Hospitalization
According to the client, she does not have any
problems in hearing, sight as well as memory.
Disease Process
Concise and brief flow of the pathophysiologic changes
4. Make at least two (2) nursing care plan based on your assessment that needs to prioritize.
5. Make at least 2 days course in the ward based on the admission order and some activities
happened in the ward. (reflect on your experiences in the ward)
Date Completed:
Date Submitted:
Links:
www.cdc.gov
www.doh.gov.ph
http://caro.doh.gov.ph/infectious-diseases/
www.who.org
Can access to YouTube, Google and other electronic communicable disease nursing books
available