Case Study Read the following case study and answer the posed questions: Case #1: History: A 65 year old housewife complains of progressive weight gain of 40 pounds in 1 year, fatigue, dizziness, sluggish memory, slow speech, deepening of her voice, dry skin, constipation, and cold intolerance. Physical examination: Vital signs: temperature 96.4oF, pulse 68/minute […]
Explain what physical findings are you looking for to help determine a presumptive nursing diagnosis?
Case Study Presentation Case: Jessica is a 32 y/old math teacher who presents to the ER with a friend for evaluation of sudden decrease of vision in the left eye. She denies any trauma or injury. It started this morning when she woke up and has progressively worsened over the past few hours. She had […]
Explain the anatomical and or physiological changes which may occur.
Diabetes Lauren is 65 years old and has been a diabetic for the last five years. Lauren enjoys walking in the park but is now finding it difficult to walk. On inspection, the nurse notices that the skin on Lauren’s feet is discolored and dry. The toenails also look gnarled and a different colour. 1. […]