B.A. is a 78-year-old white male, retired teacher, who has been…
Question Answered step-by-step B.A. is a 78-year-old white male, retired teacher, who has been… B.A. is a 78-year-old white male, retired teacher, who has been married for 58 years. His wife is in good health. He has a 50-year history of smoking but quit 3 years ago when he had his MI. He has a history of COPD, MI hyperlipidemia, GERD and BPH. He has been c/o lumbosacral pain for several months as well as areas of blueness on his toes and nausea. He denies pain or numbness of digits.Physical exam reveals: 5’10” 225 lbs, 2+ pedal pulses, Sinus rhythm, lungs clear, AO x4,Home medications:EnalaprilSimvastatinFinasterideEC ASAIpratropiumAlbuterolWhat diagnostic testing do you anticipate being ordered and why?What are the risk factors for AAA?B.A. has been diagnosed with a 6.2 abdominal aortic aneurysm. He is admitted to the hospital for immediate surgery as he is now in constant pain. BP 109/80, HR 60, R 24 and t 36.8C/98.3F. Pedal pulses remain at 2+, lungs remain clear but he has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. Electrolytes and coagulation studies are normal, H/H is 9/30. He goes for an open AAA resection.What is the most serious complication of AAA?What are the most common complications following open and endovascular AAA repair?List 6 priorities for his post operative careList items required for discharge teaching with B.A. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 221 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
