NUR 514-Mobility VCBC Post Work Discussion 3
NUR 514-Mobility VCBC Post Work Discussion 3
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Karen James is a 57-year-old female who was admitted to the medical-surgical unit from her primary care physician’s office for treatment and evaluation of persistent and worsening influenza. She has a past medical history of asthma as well as depression and anxiety.
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Case Study History
Name:
James, Karen
Age:
57 Years
Gender:
Female
Phase
1,
Wednesday
16:00
You have assumed care for Ms. James who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for rehydration and management of respiratory distress.
Orient yourself to the patient and health record by locating the following pieces of information within the System Assessment Report and Patient Teaching, and type your answers in a Miscellaneous Nursing Note:
1). Run a report on all the System Assessments documented for the patient in the last 24 hours. You will need to go to Patient Charting > System Assessments > Show Saved Charting. What was documented for the respiratory effort? What was auscultated in the Lower Right Posterior lobe of the lungs? What was documented related to tissue perfusion?
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2). What was the last documented temperature for Karen?
3). Does Ms. James use any sensory aides? Mobility VCBC Post Work Discussion 3
4) What does she rate her pain?
5) What is her MORSE Fall Risk Score?
Review the client’s History and Physical, what indications can you see place this patient at risk for mobility issues or falls?
[LEARNER ACTION: In a misc nursing note identify risks for mobility and falls. Explain her score on the MORSE scale.]
When you are finished with this task, you may click Complete this Phase.
Patient Information
Chief Informant:
Patient
Chief Complaint:
Shortness of breath, productive cough
History of Current Problem:
Patient states she has had 3-week history of influenza. Has now developed a severe cough approximately 3 days ago with shortness of breath. Unable to sleep due to cough, which often causes bronchospasms. Patient also complains of fever, fatigue, and right-sided chest pain. Seen in urgent care 3 days ago and given Z-pack. No improvement in symptoms.
Allergies:
None known
Family History:
Mother died at age of 72 with breast cancer. Father is alive at the age of 79 and has congestive heart failure.
Past Medical History
Previous Illnesses:
Patient has asthma. Also states she gets bronchitis every 1-2 years.
Contagious Diseases:
None
Injuries or Trauma:
None
Surgical History:
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy as a child.
Dietary History:
Regular diet. Patient is 5’1″ and 140 pounds. Has recently lost 20 pounds on Weight Watchers diet.
Other:
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Social History:
No smoking, no drugs. Uses alcohol in social situations. Mobility VCBC Post Work Discussion 3
Current Medications:
Tylenol 650 mg PO every 4 hours PRN pain or fever
Prozac 20 mg PO every day
Xanax 0.25 mg PO every 8 hours PRN
Xopenex HFA 2 puffs every 6 hours PRN
Review of Systems
Integument:
Denies complaints.
HEENT:
States she had neck soreness related to influenza, with “swollen glands.”
Cardiovascular:
No complaints.
Respiratory:
Complains of shortness of breath, frequent productive cough. States her cough often turns into bronchospasms. Uses inhaler, peppermint tea, lozenges, and Vicks VapoRub.
Gastrointestinal:
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Complains of decreased appetite.
Genitourinary:
No complaints.
Musculoskeletal:
Complains of generalized body aches.
Neurologic:
Alert and oriented.
Developmental:
Denies complaints.
Endocrine:
No complaints.
Genitalia:
No complaints.
Lymphatic:
No complaints.
Physical Exam
General:
57-year-old female in mild distress. Appears weak. Mobility VCBC Post Work Discussion 3