Question 1
Obtain the following data from a geriatric client and write 3 paragraphs in narrative form covering the areas below:
Your paper is expected to be in APA format with a title page, introduction, body and conclusion.
Body elements:
Elder’s background
Most pressing health issues
What activities that they used to enjoy they cannot do anymore?
Physical and cognitive limitations
Medications they take. How do they remember when to take their medications?
Question 2
You have been assigned 4 patients on an Intermediate Medical Care Unit. Two of the patients are post myocardial infarctions at various stages of their infarctions with multiple types of arrhythmias, the third patient is having drastic blood sugar fluctuations 218 down to 50 within minutes and its rebounds back up with changes in mentation and the fourth is reported to be having frequent TIA’s. One of the MI patients is having some dizziness and your TIA patient is presenting signs of impending stroke.
How would you prioritize your assessments and activities? How would you describe your critical thinking process and how do you organize and prioritize implementation of care?
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