a Pre-adolescent with Tibia Pain

Critical Thinking Case Studies is designed to test your problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Instructions: Read the symptom(s) above. Then, outline how you would assess and manage the problem. Finally, compare your rationale and decision to that listed in the shaded area. If you are interested in author guidelines for this column or would like to submit material, contact: Tedra S. Smith, DNP, CRNP, PNP-PC; Pediatric Nursing; East Holly Avenue/Box 56; Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; pnjrnl@ajj.com