Chapter 36 Abir Muakkadah, a 52-year-old banker, is admitted to the…
Question Answered step-by-step Chapter 36 Abir Muakkadah, a 52-year-old banker, is admitted to the… Chapter 36 Abir Muakkadah, a 52-year-old banker, is admitted to the hospital with chest pains and low blood pressure. He is accompanied by his wife and 25-year-old son. Mr. Muakkadah and his wife have lived in the United States for 30 years but remain committed to Islamic teachings. He sustained a myocardial infarction (MI) that was treated with placement of a stent. This is his second day after the procedure, and he is feeling better but remains hypotensive. His wife has been staying at the hospital around the clock. Joe Porter is a 28-year-old first-year student nurse assigned to care for Mr. Muakkadah during the afternoon. He was a medic in the army before he started nursing school. He served a tour of duty in Iraq. Joe goes to Mr. Muakkadah’s room and introduces himself to the family in the room. Joe has been a member of the same Baptist church all his life. Mr. Muakkadah returns from a walk with the rehab staff. He is feeling a little short of breath and looks pale. His family is hovering over him. His wife turns to Joe and asks him to pray with the family for Mr. Muakkadah’s health. How should Joe respond to this request if he feels comfortable with this? Mr. Muakkadah tells Joe that he is not going to do cardiac rehab because if he is supposed to die, then that is what will happen. How should Joe respond to Mr. Muakkadah? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
