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This 3 page paper provides an overview of a patient case history and an evaluation. This paper introduces the pico system and utilizes it in presenting the patient evaluation. There are 4 sources listed.
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setting by home care attendants, none of whom are nursing professionals. Helen also had limited mobility and aphasia resulting from her hemipharesis. The new symptoms noted by her
care provider (Anna) were said to have occurred over the past few weeks and have become progressively worse. At the time of assessment upon being admitted to the
medical/surgical floor, Helen had a temperature of 101.4, shallow but regular respiration and blood pressure of 180/98. Lung sounds and labored respiration led to a diagnosis of pneumonia, and
Helen also was dehydrated, had a urinary tract infection and a stage IV pressure ulcer on her coccyx of approximately 4 cm in diameter. Nursing examination also noted that
she had complete passive range of motion in all extremities, and could not comply with requests for specific movements on the side of her body not reported to be
impacted by the hemipharesis. The following nursing diagnoses can be applied to Helens case: Impaired skin integrity; Impaired mobility; Impaired urinary elimination; Bowel incontinence; Ineffective breathing pattern (NANDA, 2010).
Anna produces documentation of her guardianship of Helen and maintained that she wanted to approve of all medications and dietary elements. In addition, Anna sought approval for attendance
from the commune to provide support for Helen in the hospital setting. Some general concerns occurred as a result of the assessment, including the fact that Helens hemipharesis appears
to have progressed, and the fact that health problems related to inactivity levels, including the pressure sore, pneumonia and the UTI are preventable problems that relate to the level of
care being given to Helen. Intervention There are a number of points that should be considered when addressing Helens needs and providing care. Based on the
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