In the following exercise, you will learn about the health care needs of a family. Each section provides a scenario that requires a synthesis of fundamental nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes and their application using the nursing process to provide optimal nursing care.

Each case study has two parts. Read each case study and answer the questions in narrative form. You will share your responses in the discussion forum and respond to one post made by your peers.

Feedback reflection: Once you have completed this task, you will be provided with feedback on the scenario, and you will have an opportunity to reflect on the feedback as it relates to your answer. Reflect on the areas where you did well and on any gaps where you could have done better. Discuss how you will use this information in your future practice. Share this insight in the discussion forum and respond to the reflection of one of your peers.

Introduction to the Lynn family

Boschtown is a small farming community with a population of 1500 people located in a remote area surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The residents of Boshtown work as farmers and laborers or are employed by the few businesses in town - a gas station, post office, coffee shop, feed store, grocery store, school, bank, and three churches. People living here often drive two hours once or twice a month to reach the nearby city to buy needed items and to seek healthcare.

The Lynn family moved to Boshtown six months ago to be closer to their family. Throughout this course, you will learn more about the Lynn family and will be asked to apply what you have learned as a nurse to care for them.