case study

For the case study provided, respond to the critical thinking questions using a Microsoft Word document. Each response should be original (in your own words) and a minimum of 23 sentences in length.

Case Study

Meet your client, Robbie.

Robbie, a 14-year-old boy, is hospitalized for leukemia after a failed bone marrow transplant. The family has been told his condition is terminal; there is nothing more to be done except keep him comfortable. His mother is distant, uncommunicative, and rarely visits.

When she does, she doesnt touch Robbie or speak to him. She sits in a recliner by the window, reading novels and requesting cokes multiple times per visit. The staff calls a family meeting, but the mother is conspicuously absent. Robbies father is frantic, demanding further treatments, regardless of the low likelihood of efficacy. During the family meeting, he directs the team NOT to tell Robbie he might die, as he would lose hope. He states: In our culture, we keep this news from patients to avoid upsetting them. You are the nurse. When you are alone caring for Robbie, he asks you, Am I dying?

Critical Thinking Questions

  1. How should you respond?
  2. What are three options you could select? Cite the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  3. How does the Code of Ethics for Nurses guide you in the virtue of truth-telling?
  4. Who is the authorized decision maker in this case?
  5. What other considerations play a part in your response?

Submission and Assessment Guidelines

  • Submit your Microsoft Word document with the questions clearly listed and answered.
  • Each response should be clear, concise, and use correct grammar. All of the questions MUST be answered in your document.
  • Review the Learning Activity Rubric for grading criteria.
  • This activity is worth 80 points.

Rubric

NUR 213 – Learning Activity Rubric

NUR 213 – Learning Activity Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections

56 ptsOutstandingEvidence of critical thinking and provides rationale as well as examples and specific details.42 ptsGoodEvidence of critical thinking and details are mostly specific.

28 ptsProficientEvidence of critical thinking and details but usually of a generalized nature.14 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdea presence is limited or not supported.0 ptsUnacceptableIdea presence is limited and not supported.

56 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

24 ptsOutstandingExceptionally well-presented; ideas are detailed and well-developed.18 ptsGoodWell-presented; ideas are detailed and mostly well-developed.

12 ptsProficientContent is sound and solid; ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported.6 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent is slightly reasonable.0 ptsUnacceptableContent is not sound.

24 pts

Total Points: 8

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