Question Answered step-by-step Brief Description of ClientName: William Edwards Gender: M Age: 65 Race: Caucasian Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg) Height: 73 in (185 cm) Religion: Christian Major support: Wife Allergies: Codeine (rash) Immunizations: Current, annual flu Primary Care Provider/Team: Dr. Jennifer WilsonPast Medical History: Mr. Edwards has been diagnosed and treated by his own physician over the past years for a high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and non-compliant diabetes (NIDDM). He still smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day even though he has been told to quit. He is left-handed.History of present illness: Over the last couple of days Mr. Edwards has felt more uncomfortable than usual. His wife has been very concerned, but he has refused to see a doctor.Social history: Mr. Edwards is a newly retired police officer, and he enjoys boating.Surgeries/Procedures & Dates: Not known1. Complete the following data for hypertension What is it?Signs and symptomsCommon causes risk factors2. Complete the following data for Non-Insulin Dependent DiabetesWhat is it?Signs and symptomsCommon causes risk factors3. Complete the following related to medications:Medication Drug ClassHow is the medication administered? (If given IV, over how much time)?Mechanism of Action (How does it work in the body?)Side EffectsWhy would this medication be ordered for this patient?Patient education (in Layman’s terms)Metformin Glipizide Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Lisinopril Simvastatin Aspirin Enoxaparin Labetalol Regular Insulin This patient has a history of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease: 4. What orders for lab and/or diagnostic testing should the nurse anticipate for this patient? 5. Is this patient at risk for having a cerebral vascular accident? Why or why not?6. What suggestions for lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient? WHY? 7. Potential Problems:a. Identify 3 potential problems that the patient is at risk for. b. What objective or subjective data might your assessment reveal to support each problem? c. How would you manage each of these problems (interventions) Problem ListSupportive dataInterventions1. 2. 3. Health Science Science Nursing NSG 170 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
Question Answered step-by-step Brief Description of ClientName: William Edwards Gender: M Age: 65 Race: Caucasian Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg) Height: 73 in (185 cm) Religion: Christian Major support: Wife Allergies: Codeine (rash) Immunizations: Current, annual flu Primary Care Provider/Team: Dr. Jennifer WilsonPast Medical History: Mr. Edwards has been diagnosed and treated by his own physician over the past years for a high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and non-compliant diabetes (NIDDM). He still smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day even though he has been told to quit. He is left-handed.History of present illness: Over the last couple of days Mr. Edwards has felt more uncomfortable than usual. His wife has been very concerned, but he has refused to see a doctor.Social history: Mr. Edwards is a newly retired police officer, and he enjoys boating.Surgeries/Procedures & Dates: Not known1. Complete the following data for hypertension What is it?Signs and symptomsCommon causes risk factors2. Complete the following data for Non-Insulin Dependent DiabetesWhat is it?Signs and symptomsCommon causes risk factors3. Complete the following related to medications:Medication Drug ClassHow is the medication administered? (If given IV, over how much time)?Mechanism of Action (How does it work in the body?)Side EffectsWhy would this medication be ordered for this patient?Patient education (in Layman’s terms)Metformin Glipizide Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Lisinopril Simvastatin Aspirin Enoxaparin Labetalol Regular Insulin This patient has a history of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease: 4. What orders for lab and/or diagnostic testing should the nurse anticipate for this patient? 5. Is this patient at risk for having a cerebral vascular accident? Why or why not?6. What suggestions for lifestyle changes would you recommend for this patient? WHY? 7. Potential Problems:a. Identify 3 potential problems that the patient is at risk for. b. What objective or subjective data might your assessment reveal to support each problem? c. How would you manage each of these problems (interventions) Problem ListSupportive dataInterventions1. 2. 3. Health Science Science Nursing NSG 170 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
