Reference no: EM134012594
Question
You are assessing a male client aged 78, who is being admitted to undergo hip replacement surgery and is expected to stay in hospital for a week. This client has Type 2 Diabetes and Osteoarthritis. You will be asked to respond to questions in relation to his Diabetes, Osteoarthritis and hospitalization for the procedure. Answer all following questions with references.
1. Since being admitted, you have noticed the client has shown increasing signs of fatigue and irritability.
What are 2 factors that might be impacting the quality of his sleep?
For each factor, identify an action you can take to improve the client's sleep.
2. The patient has had a successful surgery. The client is stable, but you have noticed his breathing is shallow.
How would you instruct the client to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises during his recovery?
3. What are 4 active range of motion exercises you would show the client how to perform? Taking into consideration the procedure he has just had?
4. What is passive range of movement exercises?
5. While the client is in your care, what are 5 ways you could help maintain his respiratory and circulatory health?
6. The patient has been prescribed Gentamycin whilst he is an inpatient, what is the possible risk to his senses with this medication?