Review the case study scenario below and the client family history and medical profile card. Next, write a 6-8-page paper (including title and reference page) according to the assignment outline and grading rubric.
Case Study 2 Scenario: Client, 75 year-old William Collins, was admitted to your emergency room for an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You find him sitting at the side of the bed leaning forward with both arms on the bedside tray. He complains he is having shortness of breath that he is unable to control with his usual medications. His son is with him at bedside because his wife is unable to come with him due to dialysis.
Case Study Analysis Assignment Outline:
I. Introduction (3-5 paragraphs) Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. Include: o What additional assessment findings would you look for? o What lab abnormalities would you expect to see? o What diagnostics would you anticipate the healthcare team ordering? o Give rationale. II. Implications for Self-Care (2 paragraphs) o Consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs and describe where the patient falls in that hierarchy and how this will impact care and healing. o How does this disease process impact the client's and/or their care provider's ability to care for themselves? III. Patient Education Strategy (2-3 paragraphs) o Identify 3-5 appropriate nursing interventions and teaching points for your client based on the pathophysiology and assessment findings. o Describe the educational strategies that should be incorporated when building a plan of care for your client. Support with rationale. IV. Interdisciplinary Collaboration (2-3 paragraphs) o Identify 2-4 interdisciplinary team members need to be included in the care of the client. Include rationale. o Consider care the client will need while inpatient and upon discharge. o Consider nutrition, community services and financial implications V. Conclusion a. Summarize the key concepts of this disease process and patient scenario
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