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I am a nurse practitioner student in pediatrics right now. I need help on this case study in knowing what information is missing from this case study so i know what questions to ask when interviewing the mom. Amber jackson age 20 weeks Opening Scenario Amber Jackson is a 20-week-old female in your office for a four-month WCC. Both parents are present. History of Present Illness (Obtained from mother) “Amber is here for her well-child check and her immunizations. She is a great baby and doesn’t cry much. We do have some concerns about constipation. What should we be giving her for formula? Starting 2 weeks ago she was getting constipated, so we switched her to low-iron formula. We have been giving her 1oz of prune juice mixed with 1oz of water when she seems constipated. It seems to work, and we have given this 3 times over the last 2 weeks. Is that okay? Also, she is still up twice a night. How much longer is this going to last?” Medical History Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at term. Developmental milestones all within normal limits on previous visit. Immunization record show in Table 1. Growth is shown in Table 2. Family Medical History MGM: 44 years old (A&W) MGF: 46 years old (A&W) PGM: 53 years old (HTN, DM) PGF: 44 years old (prostate cancer) Mother: 27 years old (A&W) Father: 37 years old (A&W) Immunization Record of Amber Jackson Vaccine Date Notes Hep B #1 1 day Hep B #2 2 mo Hep B #3 RV #1 RV #2 RV #3 DTaP #1 2 mo Pentacel DTaP #2 DTaP #3 DTaP #4 DTaP #5 Hib #1 2 mo Pentacel Hib #2 Hib #3 Hib #4 PCV #1 2 mo Pentacel PCV #2 PCV #3 PCV #4 IPV #1 2 mo Pentacel IPV #2 IPV #3 IPV #4 Influenza Growth of Amber Jackson Measure Age Result Percentile Length Birth 19 in 33% 2 wk 19 ½ in 28% 2 mo 22 ½ in 34% 4 mo 24 in 26% Measure Age Result Percentile Weight Birth 6 lb, 12 oz 25% 2 wk 7 lb 22% 2 mo 11 lb 36% 4 mo 13 lb 8 oz 34% Measure Age Result Percentile Head Circumference Birth 13 ½ in 39% 2 wk 13 ½ in 18% 2 mo 15 ¼ in 31% 4 mo 16 in 29% Social History Lives with both parents in an apartment. Father works as a truck driver and frequently travels. Mother stays with child at home. No siblings. Mother is from the Philippines and of small stature (4 ft 11 in, 105 lb). Mother has been in this country for about 5 years. No local family, some local friends. Medications None Allergies NKDA Review of Systems General: Good energy level, no fevers, in good general health Integumentary: No itching, lesions, or rashes HEENT: Mild transient congestion after feeding; no difficulty swallowing; no concerns about hearing or vision; not pulling at ears Respiratory: Denies apnea, shortness of breath, and cough Cardiovascular: No cyanosis or diaphoresis Gastrointestinal: No vomiting or diarrhea; usually 2 soft, brown BMs per day until 2 weeks ago, then had 2 days without BMs after which formula was changed; returned to daily BM – strains with BMs at times Genitourinary: No odor to urine; 6-7 wet diapers per day Musculoskeletal: Moves all extremities routinely Neurological: No seizures, alert, smiles spontaneously Physical Examination Vital Signs: Temperature 98.0ËšF; pulse 106 bpm; respirations 24/min General: Well developed, well nourished; in no acute distress; smiling during examination HEENT: Normocephalic without masses or lesions; posterior fontanel closed, anterior fontanel palpable, soft, and flat; pupils equal, round, and reactive to light, positive red reflex; tracks with eyes, nares patent and noninjected; posterior pharynx without redness or lesions; TMs noninjected, crisp cone of light, TMs mobile Neck: Supple no abnormal adenopathy Respiratory: Clear to auscultation and percussion Heart: Regular rate and rhythm; no murmurs, rubs, or gallops Abdominal: No hepatosplenomegaly; abdomen soft, nontender Neurological: No head lag when pulled to a sitting position; rolls to side easily, pulls up to elbows; tracks objects with eyes, babbling Extremities: Femoral pulses 2+; full ROM of hips; no cyanosis, clubbing, or edema Nutrition: Breastfeeding until 3 weeks ago; started on Similac and then switched to low-iron Similac; taking 4- to 5-oz bottles every 4 to 5 hours for 24 to 30oz of formula per day; has not yet had cereal or other solid food Developmental: Reports infant is smiling, babbling, able to hold head erect, can self-soothe, indicates pleasure/displeasure; rolls to side and from front to back; reaches for objects, puts hands in mouth, pulls up to elbows Learning Issues Before identifying your recommended Assessment and Plan, identify any learning issues that you believe are important for you to explore about this case: Assessment Please indicate the problems or issues you have identified that will guide your care (preferably in list form): Plan Please list your plans for addressing each of the problems or issues in your assessment:
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