Fundamentals of Nursing, 9e
Fundamentals of Nursing, 9e
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ISBN: 9780323327404
Author: Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN, Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN, Patricia Stockert RN BSN MS PhD, Amy Hall RN BSN MS PhD CNE
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Chapter 40, Problem 3CAQ

1.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Which and why would be the highest risk for the patient.

1. Shampoo

Case summary:

Mrs. W is a 70-year-old female is diabetic patient and being admitted in the hospital for abdominal pain and change in bowel habits. After the postoperative after colon resection, Mrs. W is transferred from ICU to the surgical unit. Mrs. W feels weak after surgery and her mobility is limited due to her obesity and abdominal discomfort. She also has a history of hypertension, diabetes, and BMI of 40. She developed skin sores due to less ambulation and the doctor order to start ambulation using the walker. Her granddaughter who studies nursing offered to help her when she is shifted to home, during her stay in the hospital, the student nurse gives her hygiene care.

2.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Which and why would be the highest risk for the patient.

2. Eye care

Case summary:

Mrs. W is a 70-year-old female is diabetic patient and being admitted in the hospital for abdominal pain and change in bowel habits. After the postoperative after colon resection, Mrs. W is transferred from ICU to the surgical unit. Mrs. W feels weak after surgery and her mobility is limited due to her obesity and abdominal discomfort. She also has a history of hypertension, diabetes, and BMI of 40. She developed skin sores due to less ambulation and the doctor order to start ambulation using the walker. Her granddaughter who studies nursing offered to help her when she is shifted to home, during her stay in the hospital, the student nurse gives her hygiene care.

3.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Which and why would be the highest risk for the patient.

3. Mouth care

Case summary:

Mrs. W is a 70-year-old female is diabetic patient and being admitted in the hospital for abdominal pain and change in bowel habits. After the postoperative after colon resection, Mrs. W is transferred from ICU to the surgical unit. Mrs. W feels weak after surgery and her mobility is limited due to her obesity and abdominal discomfort. She also has a history of hypertension, diabetes, and BMI of 40. She developed skin sores due to less ambulation and the doctor order to start ambulation using the walker. Her granddaughter who studies nursing offered to help her when she is shifted to home, during her stay in the hospital, the student nurse gives her hygiene care.

4.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Which and why would be the highest risk for the patient.

4. Foot care

Case summary:

Mrs. W is a 70-year-old female is diabetic patient and being admitted in the hospital for abdominal pain and change in bowel habits. After the postoperative after colon resection, Mrs. W is transferred from ICU to the surgical unit. Mrs. W feels weak after surgery and her mobility is limited due to her obesity and abdominal discomfort. She also has a history of hypertension, diabetes, and BMI of 40. She developed skin sores due to less ambulation and the doctor order to start ambulation using the walker. Her granddaughter who studies nursing offered to help her when she is shifted to home, during her stay in the hospital, the student nurse gives her hygiene care.

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