Sarah Morgan case study
Sarah Morgan is a 71-year-old female with hx of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), DM-type 2, HTN, Stress incontinence, and GERD. Hx of COVID-19 in December 2022, treated with Paxlovid.
Medication list:
Respond to the below questions using Headers in bold, and responses should be in bullet points and sub-bullet points as indicated.
1) What 5 assessment questions would you ask the patient, and why?
2) What focused physical/psychosocial assessments would you implement, and why?
3) What would you educate the patient, and why?
4) What labs would you anticipate to check, if applicable, and why?
5) List 5 NANDA nursing diagnoses with 3 interventions for each NANDA diagnosis.
6) Write Medication, correct indication (cross-reference with the dx), side effects, nursing actions
Rubric
Case Study Rubric (3)
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Assessment QuestionsAccurately chooses appropriate RN questions to assess the patient given patient data.
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2 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Physical AssessmentAccurately chooses appropriate focused assessments to perform on this patient given data in the case study.
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2 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing EducationAccurately chooses appropriate education topics to discuss with the patient.
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2 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNANDA DxsLists 5 appropriate nursing diagnoses for this patient. At least two problem-focused, at least two at-risk, and one can be your choice. Write 3 RN interventions per dx.
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2 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMedicationsFor each medication, list the indication (as it relates to this specific pt), MOA, SEs, and 2 pertinent nursing assessments specific to the medication.
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2 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLabsAccurately chooses appropriate labs to evaluate in correlation with pt’s dx, dz process, and/or medications.
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2 pts | |||
| Total Points: 12 | |||||