Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia Case Study
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A true story based on the life of Roy L Dennis a kid who lived with
Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia
Outline:
• History of Movie, character, and disease
• Functional Assessments Pgs. 1, 2,3, and 4
• Health Assessment Analysis
• Additional Observations
• Nursing Considerations
• Referrals
• Conclusion
• References
Craniodiaphyseal
Dysplasia
• A very rare genetic disorder that features skull deformities (bone enlargements). Also known as CDD and Lionitis.
• Autosomal recessive bone disorder that causes calcium deposits to build up in the bones of the skull.
• Calcium deposits decrease the size of the cranium foramina and decreases size of cervical spinal canal. This eventually results in squeezing of the brain and spinal nerves.
• Severe Intracranial …show more content…
We as nurses would monitor for changes related to any nasal obstruction that could cause activity intolerance, or any change in our clients respiratory status.
• Conceptual/Perceptual Pattern: Monitor for an isolation or depression resulting from clients own fears or perceptions about disorder related complications. In the movie client became really good at making friends, as well as helping his friends cope with his disfigurement.
• Pattern of Sleep/Rest: Regular except when headaches create discomfort keeping client awake or awakening client. Pain meds must be given to address these concerns. Client in this movie ultimately died and his first sign was a headache. Client thought nothing of it as he had had these painful headaches many times before. There seemed to be an increase in frequency of these headaches towards the end, verifying nerves where becoming more and more compressed.
Assessments pg. 3 continued…
• Pattern of Self Perception/Self Concept: Low self esteem issues and depression resulting from not looking like other kids. Client in this move eventually strengthened his own sense of self, eventually leading him to
A true story based on the life of Roy L Dennis a kid who lived with
Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia
Outline:
• History of Movie, character, and disease
• Functional Assessments Pgs. 1, 2,3, and 4
• Health Assessment Analysis
• Additional Observations
• Nursing Considerations
• Referrals
• Conclusion
• References
Craniodiaphyseal
Dysplasia
• A very rare genetic disorder that features skull deformities (bone enlargements). Also known as CDD and Lionitis.
• Autosomal recessive bone disorder that causes calcium deposits to build up in the bones of the skull.
• Calcium deposits decrease the size of the cranium foramina and decreases size of cervical spinal canal. This eventually results in squeezing of the brain and spinal nerves.
• Severe Intracranial …show more content…
We as nurses would monitor for changes related to any nasal obstruction that could cause activity intolerance, or any change in our clients respiratory status.
• Conceptual/Perceptual Pattern: Monitor for an isolation or depression resulting from clients own fears or perceptions about disorder related complications. In the movie client became really good at making friends, as well as helping his friends cope with his disfigurement.
• Pattern of Sleep/Rest: Regular except when headaches create discomfort keeping client awake or awakening client. Pain meds must be given to address these concerns. Client in this movie ultimately died and his first sign was a headache. Client thought nothing of it as he had had these painful headaches many times before. There seemed to be an increase in frequency of these headaches towards the end, verifying nerves where becoming more and more compressed.
Assessments pg. 3 continued…
• Pattern of Self Perception/Self Concept: Low self esteem issues and depression resulting from not looking like other kids. Client in this move eventually strengthened his own sense of self, eventually leading him to