Mrs. J., a 78-year-old African American, has moved to an assisted

Question Answered step-by-step Mrs. J., a 78-year-old African American, has moved to an assistedliving facility. She lived at home alone for the past 4 years since her husband’s death. She enters this facility reluctantly but states, “I know my daughter can’t take care of me right now—her husband is ill and she has her hands full.” Mrs. J. is in good health and takes one medication “for her blood pressure.” During the last month she has been having “dizzy spells” and has fallen twice. As you review her medication, she tells you that she started this blood pressure pill 4 weeks ago. She “hates running to the bathroom” so much. When you ask about her dizziness, she says, “I’m fine as long as I stay in bed or in my chair, but when I stand up I feel like I’m going to fall over! I get so light-headed.” -As you begin to assess her vital signs, what assessment data should you include? -When you check Mrs. J.’s vital signs, you find the following: Supine pulse: 68 beats per minute; supine blood pressure: 156/92 mm Hg Standing pulse: 90 beats per minute; standing blood pressure: 110/86 mm Hg. She complains of slight dizziness and asks to sit down. Are these findings significant? If so, what is the cause? -As you finish the interview and walk Mrs. J. to her room, she groans and states “Oh, my hips just hurt so much these days! I guess this pain is just part of getting old.” Is pain a normal consequence of aging? -You are documenting on Mrs. J. What would you chart as subjective (what the patient tells you) findings? What would you chart as objective (exam findings) findings? Health Science Science Nursing NUR 2220 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)