A 68-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been referred to home health nursing services for medication instruction and respiratory assessment.
A. A 68-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been referred to home health nursing services for medication instruction and respiratory assessment. During the nurse’s first visit, the following information is obtained during history taking: overweight for height by about 30 pounds, weight loss of 10 pounds over the past 2 months, complaints of shortness of breath while eating, and unable to get to the grocery store (relies on a neighbor for Helpance). How would this information relate to the development of a nursing care plan?
B. 2. An 80-year-old woman who is 5 foot, 4 inches tall, weighs 152 pounds, and is in generally good health records the following 24-hour intake:
Breakfast: 1 glass orange juice, 2 slices whole wheat toast, 1 tablespoon butter Lunch: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 bag cheese curls, 1/2 peanut butter and jelly sandwich, 1 cup tea Dinner: 1 cup wheat flakes cereal, 1/2 cup skim milk Snack: 1 candy bar, 1 cup ice cream Analyze this patient’s diet.
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A 68-year-old man has been referred to home health nursing services for medication instruction and a respiratory examination due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
A. A 68-year-old man has been referred to home health nursing services for medication instruction and a respiratory examination due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). During the nurse’s initial visit, the following information is collected during the history taking: 30 pounds overweight for height, 10 pounds lost in the last two months, complaints of shortness of breath when eating, and unable to travel to the grocery store (relies on a neighbor for Helpance). What role does this information play in the creation of a nursing care plan?
2. An 80-year-old woman stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 152 pounds.
