Clinical Case #1

Question Answered step-by-step Clinical Case #1 Mr. Rivera, 58, has a history of arterial occlusive disease (DKA), high blood pressure for more than two years and type 2 diabetes. Within his history, we could find that he has been a smoker for 10 years. Although he has not been able to quit smoking, he has minimized his consumption to two cigarettes a day. Their glucose levels are between 185-200G/DL.  Your doctor has recommended that you start daily activities progressively. He complains of pain in his legs and that the shoes he has used have formed small wounds on his feet, which do not heal.  After evaluating the clinical situation, answer the following questions: How do these diagnoses relate to Mr. Rivera’s complaint? It mentions three (3) nursing interventions to manage Mr. Rivera’s condition at home.  Days later, Mr. Rivera has densed chest pain in the subesternal region lasting 5 minutes. He was hospitalized for three (3) days and discharged. Home medical orders include: Bed rest Sublingual nitroglycerin for anginal painAspirin Supplemental oxygen per cannula It explains the role of each of these medical orders and how they relate to Mr. Rivera’s diagnoses. Health Science Science Nursing ENFERMERIA NURS 3130 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)