Internal Code: 1HEAB
Nursing Assignment Help:
Task:
- Write your answer legibly in the spaces provided
- You must successfully complete the answers to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment.
- In the event of failure of an assessment, the student’s progress will be reviewed and eligibility for a resit will be determined by the Course Co-ordinator/Program Manager as per departmental policy listed in the student handbook. Where relevant, remediation may be offered prior to a resit. A student who successfully passes a resit shall be awarded a PX.
Read carefully through the information below about Mr Nigel Wheeler, a new patient on your ward. Study the nursing care plan which has been created for Mr Wheeler – there are some important points missing in this plan. You must fill in the blanks (bullet points&/or numbers) to ensure complete quality care for this patient
Biography:
Nigel is 86 years of age. Nigel lives in his own home with his wife. Nigel has just been admitted to hospital ashe has had a series of falls over the past few weeks and his Dr wants to investigate why this is happening so frequently in recent months. Nigel is getting increasingly difficult to manage at home as his wife, who is 84 years old, is quite frail and displaying early signs of dementia.
Medical Diagnosis:
Osteoarthritis, falls for investigation, pressure injury, constipation and depression
Care Related Needs:
His mobility is affected by pain associated with his OA. Nigel is only able to ambulate with assistance, which impacts his ability to perform ADL’s. Nigel finds it difficult to get around and becomes exhausted and short of breath.