Question

Joshua is a 7 years old class 2 student who lives with his parents and his 4 siblings in a rural settlement and has been diagnosed with a CHRONIC ILLNESS of TUBERCULOSIS

that will require frequent admission or visits to the hospital. His father is a security officer and his mother stays home and is a housewife.   

TUBERCULOSIS

Using the development theory, discuss the impacts of the chronic illness on Joshua's growth and development with reference to the literature.

Discuss the emotional impact of the chronic illness on the young client.

Describe the impact of the child's chronic illness on the family.

Explain the five (5) ways parents can assist the child cope with the illness to develop social skills, as well as increase her self-esteem and confidence with the justification of their actions and reference to the professional literature.

Discuss the significant role you play as a Paediatrics nurse caring for the client and discuss ways that you will help support this family, with the justification of your actions and reference to the professional literature.

You will also need to develop critical thinking, reflective thinking, problem-solving decision making, communication and writing abilities

Answer 1

1. Living with pain for a long period can effect child how he thinks about himself

Depression and anxiety

Physical limitations which leads to frustration

Distrups sleep

Social attendence effected

Friendship gets effected

2. Feeling sadness , depression

They may have school problem and feel overprotected

Feeling low , lack of self confidence , not involved in activities

Not taking medication at correct time

Not believing in anyone

3. Chronic illness not only effect the patient but also family makes major changes in priorities and schedules

They feel disappointed by imagining the child's life without illness

Divorce is common in families with child with illness

Siblings of affected child may feel left out

4 give special time to express their feelings

It's important for parents to maintain their mental health by taking breaks

Rewarding ur child for daily cooperation with medication team

Clarify with medical team your child restrictions and danger

Develop illness action plans

Observe mood changes , disturbance in sleep

5.pediatric should provide preventive ,promotive, curative, rehabilitation

Educate about medication , and keep motivating the Client

Teaching about thinking skills , increasing physical activity

Make feel happier

Educate family about illness , treatment can cure the illnes