Reference no: EM133947817
Question
Prompt: Mr. Taylor is a 34-year-old AA male who came to the clinic with a stuffy nose, headache, congestion, facial pain, and chills for the past eight (8) days. He was diagnosed with a sinus infection. He also reported an episode of hematuria the day before, so the nurse conducted a urinalysis dipstick test in the clinic.
Intake Information
Height: 70 in
272 lbs.
Temp- 101.6 degrees F
Pulse- 68 bpm
RR- 18 breaths per min
BP: 122/76
Mr. Taylor's urine sample had the following results: glucose ++ (large), protein + (positive), Ketone- trace amounts, Blood- trace amounts, Specific gravity 1.020, Leukocytes- none (negative)
The nurse practitioner (NP) ordered a fingerstick glucose test, and the nurse reported a result of 274. The NP orders the client to return to the clinic the following day for diabetic education and writes an order for home glucose monitoring equipment. Mr. Taylor was also given a prescription for Augmentin 875/125 mg- take one tablet po BID x 10 days.
Questions
1. As a nurse, discuss how you will work with clients who choose not to follow the advice of the healthcare provider?
2. What psychological needs and referrals are appropriate for Mr. Taylor? Why?
3. To determine other appropriate needs for Mr. Taylor, what else might the nurse need to ask Mr. Taylor?
4. What educational information would be best to discuss with Mr. Taylor tomorrow? Why?