Overview: Trevor is an 18-month-old Caucasian toddler who lives in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. His father is an employee of the U.S. Post Office; his mother is an elementary school teacher. He has two brothers whose ages are four years and six years. Trevor attends a nearby day-care center from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays during the school year.
Background: Trevor has regularly scheduled routine check-ups since birth. Apart from several ear infections, he does not suffer from any known medical problems. During the current visit, however, the pediatric nurse practitioner becomes concerned about Trevor’s growth rate. At birth (full-term), he weighed 7 lb. 8 oz. and measured 20 inches in length.
Case Study 1
Overview:
Trevor is an 18-month-old Caucasian toddler who lives in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. His father is an employee of the U.S. Post Office; his mother is an elementary school teacher. He has two brothers whose ages are four years and six years. Trevor attends a nearby day-care center from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays during the school year.
Background:
Trevor has regularly scheduled routine check-ups since birth. Apart from several ear infections, he does not suffer from any known medical problems. During the current visit, however, the pediatric nurse practitioner becomes concerned about Trevor’s growth rate. At birth (full-term), he weighed 7 lb. 8 oz. and measured 20 inches in length.
Trevor Smith Case Study 1