Nursing Case Studies

A Pediatric Assessment of Kawasaki Disease
Example case study. Last modified: 4th Nov 2020
Introduction: Kawasaki Disease is a rare condition that affects children typically from an infant to 5 years of age....

Evaluation of Drug to Lower Cholesterol
Example case study. Last modified: 4th Nov 2020
Introduction: This study used a randomised control trial which gave a numerical result of the difference between the drug treatment group and the placebo group and the probability that this difference is due to the intervention rather than any other factor....

Norovirus: Nursing Care and Case Study
Example case study. Last modified: 3rd Nov 2020
Introduction: Norovirus is a virus that causes gastroenteritis, which is regarded as the most common disease in all age groups worldwide...

Case Study: Perioperative Journey of a Paediatric Patient
Example case study. Last modified: 3rd Nov 2020
Introduction: A case study of the perioperative journey of a paediatric patient, Penny. Penny is a 10-year-old who suffers with acute and chronic pain and has undergone a complex emergency surgical procedure...

Right Shoulder Pain Case Study and Management
Example case study. Last modified: 3rd Nov 2020
Introduction: This case is about a middle-aged women Annie Cove, she is 48 years old referred to physiotherapy by Dr. Livesey (GP). She has complaints of right shoulder pain....

Case study of continuing professional development
Example case study. Last modified: 2nd Nov 2020
Introduction: Within this assignment I will critically reflect on my clinical knowledge to date and consider my future development needs with a focus on my final management placement and future career as a register...

Health Care: Pressure Ulcers: Description of and Recommendations for Client Needs
Example case study. Last modified: 29th Oct 2020
Introduction: A person aged 65 years in a nursing home is found as suffering from the initial stage of pressure ulcer, which has threaten his overall well-being and development....

Cost-effectiveness of Early Interventions for Non-specific Low Back Pain
Example case study. Last modified: 29th Oct 2020
Introduction: Cost-effectiveness of Early Interventions for Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomised Controlled Study Investigating Medical Yoga, Exercise Therapy and Self-care Advice...

Evaluating School-Based Life Skills Training to Prevent Smoking
Example case study. Last modified: 29th Oct 2020
Introduction: According to research, cigarette smoking is detrimental to the human body being linked to causing multiple chronic conditions including heart disease, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

Analyzing the Lifestyle of Older Adults Living With Chronic Illnesses
Example case study. Last modified: 22nd Oct 2020
Introduction: A one on one interview was conducted on Wednesday, September 20th, 2019 with a 94-year-old female at the Brightview Senior Living Facility. The participant was recruited for the interview to provide a personal account of their daily life as an older adult and their experiences through the course of aging....

Importance of Nurse Education of Patients
Example case study. Last modified: 9th Oct 2020
Introduction: Jessica has become more aware of the risk of breast cancer due to her maternal aunt’s recent diagnosis and subsequent treatment and she is seeking education regarding how she can be proactive in her health care....

Issue of Medical Compliance in Psychiatric Disorders
Example case study. Last modified: 8th Oct 2020
Introduction: A great public concern in the community is the consequences of medication noncompliance in psychiatric patients where accompanying symptoms and behaviors of psychosis pose unique risks and challenges...

Is Tracheal Resection or Balloon Dilation More Effective for Tracheal Stenosis?
Example case study. Last modified: 21st Sep 2020
Introduction: Whether to undergo tracheal resection or balloon dilation in the setting of tracheal stenosis is a controversial and difficult thing to assess. Both procedures are indicated in stenosis and have varying success rates....

Carotid Artery Stenosis: Surgery or Stent?
Example case study. Last modified: 20th Aug 2020
Introduction: Carotid artery stenosis is one of the most common causes of ischemic stroke (CVA) and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).1 The incidence of stroke becomes considerably increased with the extent of artery stenosis...

Identifying and Meeting the Needs of the Individual Client
Example case study. Last modified: 22nd Jun 2020
Introduction: Identifying and meeting the needs of the individual client Annie Mc Donald Client One Social isolation Client Profile Mary is an 85 year old female. Mary is currently in the nursing home now for 6 mo...

Probiotics for the Treatment of Peanut Allergies
Example case study. Last modified: 18th Jun 2020
Introduction: Probiotics for the treatment of peanut allergy The original study paper by Tang et al 2015 examines probiotic with peanut oral immunotherapy (PPOIT) for management of peanut allergy and was carried ou...

Critical Care Nursing: Interdisciplinary Care
Example case study. Last modified: 18th Jun 2020
Introduction: Critical Care Nursing: Interdisciplinary Care  Background Information Summary Demographics: Patient K.L is a fifty-two-year-old, Caucasian female; of Italian decent. She is married and lives with he...

Effects of Biofeedback on Mental and Physical Health
Example case study. Last modified: 17th Jun 2020
Introduction: Evaluate two quantitative articles on biofeedback research Biofeedback was a technique developed in the 1960s to teach the individuals who utilize it, methods to control their body purposes, such as t...

Recurring Pericardial Effusion in a Cancer Patient
Example case study. Last modified: 16th Jun 2020
Introduction: ABSTRACT A 55 year old woman was admitted to hospital for symptoms of shortness of breath when bent over and a sloshing sensation in her chest. She has been treated with chemotherapy and radiation fo...

Clostridium Difficile Infection in Medical ICUs of a Teaching Hospital in Iran
Example case study. Last modified: 16th Jun 2020
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a major cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals (1). CDI has been associated with an increase in morbidity, hospital length of stay, medical exp...

Dental Patient Tests and Case Study
Example case study. Last modified: 10th Jun 2020
Introduction:   Periodontal Charting – Initial Visit MAXILLA DATE: 12/08/19 Buccal 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Pocket Depth 2 2 2 2 2 6 3 1 3 3 1 3 2 1 3 5 3 4 4 2 ...

Care Needs for Elderly Patient with Abdominal Pain
Example case study. Last modified: 8th Jun 2020
Introduction: In this essay I will introduce my patient Mrs. Jones followed by her case study. After I have briefly analyzed the case study and identified Mrs. Jones care needs, I will pick and focus on one specifi...

RCT on the Effectiveness of Quitting Smoking with Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Example case study. Last modified: 8th Jun 2020
Introduction: A randomised control trial of the effectiveness and experience of adults quitting smoking while using Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems(ENDS) and Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and changes that...

Management of Acute Respiratory Tract Illness: Case Study and Evaluation
Example case study. Last modified: 4th Jun 2020
Introduction: Case History 64yo female presented with her son. Unwell for the last 2/7 with intermittent fevers, dry cough, body aches, shortness of breath (SOB) with wheezing associated and generalised weakness. N...

Patient Case Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Example case study. Last modified: 3rd Jun 2020
Introduction: Health History ●       Patient: J.D. ●       Age: 30 years old ●       Gender: Female ●       Ethnicity: Hispanic ●       Chief complaint: cold sweats, nausea, ...