Case Study Introduction: Mr David Mason is a ninety (90) year old…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Study Introduction: Mr David Mason is a ninety (90) year old… Case Study Introduction:  Mr David Mason is a ninety (90) year old male who was permanently admitted to Lindon Vale Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) in 2018.  Background: Mr Mason used to work as a pharmacist for 45 years at a local chemistHe has been very independent throughout his life and used to live with his only son Nick and dog Charlie, prior to his admission at RACFNick lives close to the RACF and visits him daily in the afternoon Medical problems: Alzheimer’s diseaseHearing difficulty (uses hearing aids)AsthmaHypertension (HTN) Urinary incontinence Kidney stonesChronic pain in both kneesDiabetes type 2Skin cancer on right arm Current situation: You are an enrolled nurse working on a morning shift. You received the following information during the handover from the night nurse. Mr Mason was very anxious, agitated and wandered all nightHe was vocally disruptive towards night staffHe refused to leave his room to attend lifestyle activities yesterdayHe was incontinent of urine and was showered at 05:00 hrs this morningHe has lost 3 kgs in last 2 weeks and has a poor oral intakeHe requires assistance with denture care and ADL’s (activities of daily living)He complained of pain in both his knees overnight and received pain relief medication by the RNMorning staff to closely monitor Mr Mason and to notify the RN and GP, if his pain worsens QuestionMr Mason requires regular pain management. Complete the following table about identification and management of his pain:   Answer: How would you assess him for pain? What can be the cause for his pain?How would you manage his pain?           References needed please    Health Science Science Nursing NURSING HTLENN045 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)