Scenario: Mr Ronald Fortescue is a 53-year-old former Business Manager

Question Answered step-by-step Scenario: Mr Ronald Fortescue is a 53-year-old former Business Managerwho, for the past year has been residing in Cadbury Estate Nursing Home. Initially he was admitted for forgetfulness and inability to care for himself (acopia) following a cardiac arrest (heart attack) whilst driving to work. Since admission Mr Fortescue has become rather frail, his gait has deteriorated, and he has developed visual and hearing difficulties. He refuses to have his sight and hearing tested. He is also finding it difficult to mobilise and continually forgets to use his walking aid, as a consequence he uses dining room tables, backs of chairs, trolleys, individuals (staff, residents and visitors) and his room furniture to support himself whilst ambulating. Staff have recently noted his room smells of urine and faeces. Staff have discovered soiled underwear and trousers hidden in his drawers and cupboard. His personal hygiene is also of concern as he has been noted to have faecal matter under his fingernails.Q1. In relation to the above scenario, list and describe three (3) priorities you would consider for assessment to develop a care plan.Q2. What are the nursing interventions you would consider for each issue?Q3 Why is it important to involve the older person and their family, carer/significant other where appropriate in developing the plan of care? Provide two (2) examples.Q4 What is polypharmacy?Q5 Describe two (2) ways a nurse can support a resident’s privacy and dignity within a residential aged care settingQ6 What does ‘Elder Abuse’ mean? Describe four (4) different types of Elder Abuse Health Science Science Nursing HEALTH HLT54115 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)