You are a nurse preparing to receive a new patient, fresh fromsurgery, to your unit. The patient is a 71-year-old man whounderwent a surgical repair of a fractured femur. As you receive areport from the postanesthesia recovery unit, you learn that hismedical history includes hypertension, 40 pack-years of smoking,and COPD. His surgical repair was successful but complicated byexcessive bleeding, and he is receiving IV fluids to compensate. Heis widowed, and his three children are scattered throughout theUnited States. He lives alone, receives Meals on Wheels, and pays acleaning service to keep his home clean.
What data in this scenario are pertinent?
What potential collaborative problem(s) could be applicable in thissituation?
Which nursing diagnoses would you expect to be applicable regardingthe medical procedures in this situation?
Which nursing diagnoses would you expect to be applicable regardingthe nursing/medical history in this situation?
Which nursing diagnoses would you expect to be applicable regardingthe discharge planning in this situation?
