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QUESTION 9

Reminder: Read Patient Scenario 2 related to Mrs Jolly and answer Questions 9 – 15

Q9 Mrs Jolly will require an anaesthetic for her surgery. Identify which document the nurse would complete to highlight any operative risks Mrs Jolly may have. (Sentence)

Read Patient Scenario 2 related to Mrs Jolly and answer Questions 9 – 15

Patient Scenario 2:

Name: Mrs Jolly Age: 60 years

Admission diagnosis:

Surgery following fractured femur post fall

Past medical history:

Anxiety

Depression

Hearing deficit Right ear

Vision impairment

Current assessment:

Vital signs: T37 P80 RR18 BP 126/80 SpO2 99% RA

Patient aids include: Hearing aid, glasses and lower dentures (Note: own teeth upper jaw)

Pain requires regular medication to minimise.

Plan:

Prepare for theatre and provide care

Answer 1

Mrs. Jolly will require anesthesia for her surgery.

The nurse identifies some highrisk factors that include -

1. Age - Mrs. Jolly is 60 years old, the risk of anesthesia dramatically increases in older age.

2. lower dentures - The patient has lower dentures which can be dangerous. So remove it before giving anesthesia.

3. Anxiety and Depression - Patient should feel free before surgery, otherwise, it can affect communication and also increases treatment difficulties in postoperative periods.

4. Vision impairment and hearing difficulties