GCNNK2: Nursing - Pharmacology - Mr Ferguson - Case Study Assignment Help

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Nursing Assignment Help

Task: 1 Students are required to submit a critical discussion paper related to the nursing management of Mr  Ferguson’s case study below: The critical discussion paper should address the following issues: 1. Describe the patient’s presenting problem focusing on the pathophysiological issues. 2. Review and use of literature to explain the pharmacokinetics of the prescribed medications and their indications. 3. Discuss the nursing management appropriate for the patient including management of the adverse effects of the medication(s) using evidence-based literature. 4. Describe in detail the information you would share with the patient and how you will educate the patient about the interactions and long term effects of the medications prescribed in the ED? Mr Ferguson is a 76 year old male who presented to your emergency department at 0800hrs complaining of a 2/24 history of chest heaviness. He has self administered x2 sprays of his glyceryl trinitrate pump spray totaling 800mcg with minimal relief. On arrival to your allocated bed Mr Ferguson appears pale, diaphoretic & short of breath. AMPLE A llergies: Amiodarone M edications: as stated above P ast medical history: Angina Non ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (1998 & 2006) Hypertension Hypercholesterolemia L ast time the patient ate and drank: toast and tea at 0630hrs E vents preceding admission: chest heaviness 2/24 Task: 2 The written assignment for this unit is based on students choosing a topic from the list of topics provided and undertake a literature search relevant to the chosen topic (10 refereed journal articles). Students will then provide a critical analysis of the chosen topic with the support of the literature reviewed including a discussion on how the knowledge gained will assist in advancing their role in the work place.