is a 50-year-old man who presents to the gastroenterologist with cramping and diarrhea. Subjective Data Pain level is a 6/10 location = right and…

Question Answered step-by-step 1. J.P. is a 50-year-old man who presents to the gastroenterologistwith cramping and diarrhea. Subjective DataPain level is a 6/10 location = right and left lower abdomenWorks as a union construction worker, has missed 1 day of workStates he has been going to the bathroom about 8 to 10 times a day for past 2 daysAppetite is decreasedPMH: Crohn disease, depression, anxiety Objective DataVital signs: T 37 P 80 R 14 BP 120/68Bowel sounds hyperactive in all four quadrantsMedications: Infliximab (Remicade) infusions every 6 weeks, fluoxetine (Prozac) 25 mg per dayWeight = 145, last visit weight = 152 Questions1. What other assessments should be included for this patient?2. What questions should the nurse ask with regard to the abdominal pain?3. From the readings, subjective data, and objective data, what is the most probable cause of the abdominal pain?4. Develop a problems list from the subjective and objective findings.5. What should be included in the plan of care?6. What interventions should be included in the plan of care for this patient? 2. S.P. is a 3-year-old female toddler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for a yearly well visit. The child complains that her leg hurts. Subjective DataPMH of otitis mediaImmunizations: Up to dateNo medicationsNo allergiesPain: 3/5 on pain scaleAttends preschoolUnable to recall injuring leg Objective DataVital signs: T 37 P 92 R 18 BP 100/70Lungs: clear in all fieldsHeart rate and rhythm regularMoving all extremities+ Range of motion (ROM) legs and armsStrength 5/5 in all extremities Questions1. What other questions should the nurse ask?2. What techniques are helpful to incorporate in assessing a patient in this age group?3. What other assessments should the nurse make for this clinical presentation?4. What are a few of the major differences in the musculoskeletal assessment of a child?5. What should be included in the plan of care?6. Based on the readings, what is the most likely cause of leg pain for this patient? Please support your answers with references Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)