Case Study: Child With Global Developmental Delay

PURPOSE. This case study focused on the care of a child with global developmental delay. DATA SOURCES. Data were obtained through the author's clinical practice in long-term care pediatric rehabilitation and literature sources. DATA SYNTHESIS. NANDA-International Classifications, the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) were used to identify the appropriate nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and patient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS. This case study provides the pertinent nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes for a child with global developmental delay. The interdisciplinary team approach and family involvement is addressed. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING. Use of NANDA, NIC, and NOC outcomes constructs for enhancing the care of a child with global developmental delay.