Louis, a 60-year-old male, has not been feeling himself lately.He has been drowsy and fatigued....
Louis, a 60-year-old male, has not been feeling himself lately.He has been drowsy and fatigued. He becomes short of breath walkingfrom one room to the next. On a recent visit, his daughter noticedthat he seemed to be scratching a lot. His legs, ankles, and feetwere extremely swollen and his shortness of breath was becomingworse. He began to complain of chest pain, and was immediatelytaken to emergency room. A review of Louis’ medical historyrevealed...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health conditions:Diabetes (diagnosed since 68 years old)Hypertension (diagnosed since 50 yearsold)High Cholesterol (diagnosed since 65 yearsold)Obesity (diagnosed since 65 years old)Gum Disease (diagnosed since 55 yearsold)The following medications have been prescribed:Tanzieum – taken once weeklyCrestorHCTZLasixLisinoprilO.H.N. often has dry mouth which affects theway food tastes and his bridge fits his...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health conditions:Diabetes (diagnosed since 68 years old)Hypertension (diagnosed since 50 yearsold)High Cholesterol (diagnosed since 65 yearsold)Obesity (diagnosed since 65 years old)Gum Disease (diagnosed since 55 yearsold)The following medications have been prescribed:Tanzieum – taken once weeklyCrestorHCTZLasixLisinoprilO.H.N. often has dry mouth which affects theway food tastes and his bridge fits his...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health conditions:Diabetes (diagnosed since 68 years old)Hypertension (diagnosed since 50 yearsold)High Cholesterol (diagnosed since 65 yearsold)Obesity (diagnosed since 65 years old)Gum Disease (diagnosed since 55 yearsold)The following medications have been prescribed:Tanzieum – taken once weeklyCrestorHCTZLasixLisinoprilO.H.N. often has dry mouth which affects theway food tastes and his bridge fits his...
FORUM DESCRIPTION Jacob Shulz is 70 years old and has been treated for colon cancer that now has spread to his liv...
FORUM DESCRIPTION Jacob Shulz is 70 years old and has been treated for colon cancer that now has spread to his liver and pancreas. He has had surgery to remove part of his colon and part of his liver. He has finished with chemotherapy, but the cancer rages on. What care is likely to be suggested by the oncologist? Will pain and discomfort be a problem? (You might want to refer to Chapters 2, 3, and 5.) What information might...
Miguel, a 53-year-old Hispanic male, is seen by his health careprovider for chronic pain in...
Miguel, a 53-year-old Hispanic male, is seen by his health careprovider for chronic pain in his knees. He states the pain is adull, constant ache in both knees that happens in the eveningsafter he’s been working as a cashier all day.1. It is important for the nurse to gather what informationabout Miguel’s medications?2. Miguel has taken ibuprofen for an extended period of time tocontrol his pain. What risk does this over-the-counter (OTC) drugpose for...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health conditions:Diabetes (diagnosed since 68 years old)Hypertension (diagnosed since 50 yearsold)High Cholesterol (diagnosed since 65 yearsold)Obesity (diagnosed since 65 years old)Gum Disease (diagnosed since 55 yearsold)The following medications have been prescribed:Tanzieum – taken once weeklyCrestorHCTZLasixLisinoprilO.H.N. often has dry mouth which affects theway food tastes and his bridge fits his...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health conditions:Diabetes (diagnosed since 68 years old)Hypertension (diagnosed since 50 yearsold)High Cholesterol (diagnosed since 65 yearsold)Obesity (diagnosed since 65 years old)Gum Disease (diagnosed since 55 yearsold)The following medications have been prescribed:Tanzieum – taken once weeklyCrestorHCTZLasixLisinoprilO.H.N. often has dry mouth which affects theway food tastes and his bridge fits his...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health...
ScenarioO.H.N. is a 85 year old male who has beendiagnosed with the following health conditions:Diabetes (diagnosed since 68 years old)Hypertension (diagnosed since 50 yearsold)High Cholesterol (diagnosed since 65 yearsold)Obesity (diagnosed since 65 years old)Gum Disease (diagnosed since 55 yearsold)The following medications have been prescribed:Tanzieum – taken once weeklyCrestorHCTZLasixLisinoprilO.H.N. often has dry mouth which affects theway food tastes and his bridge fits his...
a 28 year old male has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. his health care provider has prescribed dicyclomine...
a 28 year old male has been diagnosed with irritablebowel syndrome. his health care provider has prescribed dicyclomine20 mg TID. what side effect should be indicated in the patientcounseling?
