discussion of case study
Physical exam: BMI 32, Blood pressure, 162/96; HR 76, RR, 20/min. Patient awake, both ankles slightly swollen, rest of PE is normal.
Questions:
1. What additional subjective data do you think the patient will share?
2. What additional objective data will you be assessing for?
3. What National Guidelines are appropriate to consider?
4. What tests will you order?
5. Will you be looking for a consult?
6. What are the medical and nursing diagnoses?
7. Are there any legal/ethical considerations?
8. What is your plan of care?
9. Are there any Healthy People 2020 objectives that you should consider?
10. Using the Circle of Caring, what or who else should be involved to truly hear the patients
voice, getting him and the family involved in the care to reach optimal health?