Reference no: EM133952047

Question

When you walk in the patient's room to begin your morning assessment, patient appears restless and agitated. The patient has a history of afib (atrial fibrillation) controlled by medications, DVTs in the recent past, and renal insufficiency. VS are as follows: T98.8, P132, R28, BP 100/78. Answer the questions below, keeping in mind the priority problem and interventions for this patient.

1. Use your textbooks or other resources to develop (on a word document) the following regarding the nursing care and discharge teaching relevant to the medical diagnosis provided above.

2. Describe the Pathophysiology of at least two of the medical problem. (How does it affect normal function?)?

3. ?What are the signs/symptoms commonly associated w/ these problems??

4. ?What history data is important for this condition?

5. Using these signs/symptoms, and any description of condition provided above, create data that you would find on physical assessment if you were actually caring for this patient. 6. What special assessments/monitoring would be needed for this patient? What special care may be necessary?

7. Explain how the patient condition affects vital signs. How often should they be checked/documented?

8. What diagnostic tests (specific to condition) would you expect the physician to order for this condition? Describe how the test would be useful and the expected results. What patient preparation/teaching is necessary? What post-procedure care is necessary? What surgical procedures may be necessary?

9. List at least 5 medication that you would expect this patient to be taking for his current condition or his past medical history. Why? Therapeutic effects? Adverse effects to monitor for? (Answer these questions for each medication).