Case Examine
Postoperative Delirium
Affected person Profile
M.C. is a 74 12 months previous male who has been within the intensive care unit (ICU) for three days after surprising main belly surgical procedure. He’s turning into more and more confused and agitated. Earlier than surgical procedure, he was alert and oriented.
Subjective Knowledge
· States he must “get out of right here”
· Indignant at members of the family for not “taking me residence”
· Relations are very upset about M.C.’s confusion
Goal Knowledge
· Blood stress 110/70, pulse 98, respirations 20, temperature 97.three F
· Oxygen saturation 97% on nasal cannula oxygen at 2L
· Belly incision therapeutic, no redness or drainage
· Problem talking with decreased short-term reminiscence and recall
· Making an attempt to climb off the bed
· Oriented to individual solely
· Problem focusing consideration, and disorganized considering
Reply the next questions totally and cite sources appropriately in APA format.
What sort of cognitive impairment does M.C. probably have?
How can this prognosis be confirmed?
Are there every other points that you should think about as attainable causes for his psychological state?
What’s the nurse’s precedence relating to M.C.’s psychological standing?
What’s the subsequent precedence for the nurse caring for M.C.?
What diagnostic assessments could also be ordered and what would every contribute?
How will you help M.C.’s household presently?
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