Mr. Omar Ahmed, a 76-year-old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia. Before admission, he was unable to eat and lost more than 20 lbs over the last 2 months. Three years ago, he had coronary artery bypass surgery. As a precaution, he is placed on telemetry monitoring. He also has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His mobility is limited because of weakness.
Q: Based on previous information, and additional information below - what nursing diagnosis is appropriate for Mr. Ahmed? ♣ Mr. Ahmed is eating fewer than 1600 calories daily. ♣ Mr. Ahmed cannot tolerate positions that might relieve or reduce pressure to his skin ♣ The wound is a 3x6cm, full thinckness ulcer over the sacral area with a red moist base with reddened periwound skin.
Nursing diagnosis for Mr. Ahmed
* Imbalance nutrition less than body requirement related to inadequate intake of nutrients.
* Impaired skin integrity related to pressure ulcer over the sacral area.
* Impaired physical mobility related to weakness.
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Mr. Omar Ahmed, a 76-year-old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia....
Mr. Omar Ahmed, a 76-year-old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia. Before admission, he was unable to eat and lost more than 20 lbs over the last 2 months. Three years ago, he had coronary artery bypass surgery. As a precaution, he is placed on telemetry monitoring. He also has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His mobility is limited because of weakness. The nursing assessment and finds that Mr. Ahmed was admitted with a...
Case Study Mr. Omar Ahmed, a 76-year-old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia. Before admission, he was unable to eat and lost more than 20 lbs over the last 2 months. Three years ago, he had coronary artery bypass surgery. As a precaution, he is placed on telemetry monitoring. He also has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His mobility is limited because of weakness. What mobility concerns do you anticipate for Mr. Ahmed? Mr....
Mr. Omar Ahmed, a 76-year-old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia. Before admission, he was unable to eat and lost more than 20 lbs over the last 2 months. Three years ago, he had coronary artery bypass surgery. As a precaution, he is placed on telemetry monitoring. He also has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His mobility is limited because of weakness. Q:As you recall the descriptions of the ulcer stages, do you know...
Mr. Omar Ahmed, a 76-year-old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia. Before admission, he was unable to eat and lost more than 20 lbs over the last 2 months. Three years ago, he had coronary artery bypass surgery. As a precaution, he is placed on telemetry monitoring. He also has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His mobility is limited because of weakness. Mr. Ahmed is retired. He lives in a one-family home with his...
Mr Omar Ahmed, a 76 year old accountant, has come to the hospital again, this time for pneumonia. Before admission, he was unable to eat and lost 20lbs over the last two months.Three years ago ,he was placed on telemetry monitoring. He also has hypertension and type 2 diabetes melitus.His mobility is limited because of weakness. a. What mobility concerns do you anticipate for Mr Ahmed b. Why is teaching family members key in continued health for patients at discharge?
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Case Study: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances- Chapter 39 Mr. Abdul is a 76-year-old male who has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). He complains of being tired all the time and barely having enough energy to sit up sometimes. “I think I've put on some weight. My waistband and shoes seem to be tighter and more uncomfortable to wear.” He has a history of coronary artery disease. He has smoked one pack of...
Case Study: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances- Chapter 39 Mr. Abdul is a 76-year-old male who has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). He complains of being tired all the time and barely having enough energy to sit up sometimes. “I think I've put on some weight. My waistband and shoes seem to be tighter and more uncomfortable to wear.” He has a history of coronary artery disease. He has smoked one pack of...
Case Study: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances- Chapter 39 Mr. Abdul is a 76-year-old male who has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). He complains of being tired all the time and barely having enough energy to sit up sometimes. “I think I've put on some weight. My waistband and shoes seem to be tighter and more uncomfortable to wear.” He has a history of coronary artery disease. He has smoked one pack of...
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