Reference no: EM133865674

Orthopedic Nursing

Ms. F. Y. is a 58-yr-old woman whose husband brought her to the emergency department (ED) this morning after she awoke with a sudden onset of excruciating pain in her left great toe. She denies any injury to her foot. She says she has never had this type of pain before. BP 128/94, heart rate 88, respiratory rate 26, temp 96.8° F, O2

saturation 98%. Alert and oriented × 3. Lungs are clear bilaterally. Left great toe is red and swollen. No open wounds. Tremendous pain on palpation and with any movement of the left great toe. +1 Pedal pulses bilaterally.

Discussion Questions

1. What are the possible causes for Ms F.Y. acute pain in her great toe?

2. Is this condition stable or an emergency?

3. What type of assessment would be most appropriate for Ms F.Y. comprehensive, focused, or emergency? What is the basis for your decision?

4. What assessment questions will you ask Ms F.Y.?

5. Formulate a documentation FDAR from the priority nursing problem that you have identified in the case of Ms F.Y.