Hector Jimenez-Walker, 6-week-old infant who presented to the ED with acute
dehydration and a history of projectile vomiting, irritability, and low urine
output. Hector’s mother, who is an adult orthopedic surgeon, and father
bring Hector to the ED. Hector’s father, Paul Walker, is the primary caregiver
and said he visited their pediatrician one week ago due to concerns over
frequent vomiting after feeds. Hector’s mother, Helena Jimenez, is
breastfeeding and went back to work last week. Hector takes the pumped
milk in a bottle well and the pediatrician recommended frequent burping,
keeping upright after feeds, and return to the doctor in one week if no
improvement. Despite following these instructions, the vomiting became
more projectile and larger volumes over the weekend, causing the parents to
seek out ED care. Hector’s last wet diaper was 6 hours ago, he has no tears,
and his mucus membranes are pale and dry. Hector’s vital signs are: Heart
rate 164 beats/minute, 35 breaths/minute, 88/48 mmHg, 38o C./100.4o F.
Hector is somewhat lethargic, crying and whimpering with intervention and
Hector has a weak cry. The parents state this is their first child.
You responded correctly to 5 out of 6 evaluations:
Category Your response Explanation
Educational Increased
acuity
Hector’s parents admit this is their first child and they are worried about his
care.
Health Increased
acuity
Hector demonstrates a change in health status including vomiting and dehy
LOC Increased
acuity
Hector appears dehydrated and has a weak cry. This indicates a change in L
dehydration.
Pain level Increased
acuity
Hector is irritable and crying, indicating some level of pain.
Psychological
Needs
Increased
acuity
There is no evidence of increased psychological needs in this case.
Safety Increased
acuity
All infants are at risk for injury. Hector is also at risk for injury due to dehydr
Hector Jimenez-Walker
6-week-old infant who presented to the ED with acute dehydration and a
history of projectile vomiting, irritability, and low urine output. Hector’s
mother, who is an adult orthopedic surgeon, and father bring Hector to the
ED. Hector’s father, Paul Walker, is the primary caregiver and said he visited
their pediatrician one week ago due to concerns over frequent vomiting after
feeds. Hector’s mother, Helena Jimenez, is breastfeeding and went back to
work last week. Hector takes the pumped milk in a bottle well and the
pediatrician recommended frequent burping, keeping upright after feeds,
and return to the doctor in one week if no improvement. Despite following
these instructions, the vomiting became more projectile and larger volumes
over the weekend, causing the parents to seek out ED care. Hector’s last wet
diaper was 6 hours ago, he has no tears, and his mucus membranes are pale
and dry. Hector’s vital signs are: Heart rate 164 beats/minute, 35
breaths/minute, 88/48 mmHg, 38o C./100.4o F. Hector is somewhat lethargic,
crying and whimpering with intervention and Hector has a weak cry. The
parents state this is their first child.
You correctly diagnosed 7 out of 10 options:
Physiological
Your
Description Response
Explanation
Alteration in comfort True Hector is crying, whimpering, and is irritable. These indicate
an a
Altered
gastrointesti
nalfunction
True Hector is vomiting, projectile at times, and is unable to retain
anof dehydration, indicating an alteration in GI function.
Altered renal False There is no evidence of altered renal function in this case. The
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function allowed to continue, there is a risk for altered renal function.
Decreased cardiac False Hector’s vital signs indicate that there is adequate cardiac
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