Case study analysis: Esther

Based on your understanding of blood cancers, the associated symptoms and side effects of chemotherapy, review the case scenario, readings and resources provided and formulate a detailed response which considers the following points:

Nursing diagnosis of the case scenario patient and the most probable cause of infection.

Examine and interpret the blood results from day +6.

Describe the nursing assessment of this patient following her vital signs (using an ABCDE framework and any associated assessment tools as per the eviQ guidelines.

Care of the Hickman’s line (CVAD).

Education you may provide to this patient prior to the commencement of her treatment (consider psychological management in your discussion).
Your short answer response should be no more than 500 words in length and must be referenced as per Harvard. Rubric attached and other reading materials. Check NSWHP data.