Hypertension
Can hypertension be diagnosed through patient signs and symptoms?
No, hypertension is what’s called a “silent” disease
How long is the recovery period for a patient after a hip replacement surgery?
On average, recovery takes between 3-4 months
What is always a possible problem with an opioid pain killer being prescribed to a patient?
This can create an issue regarding dependency and/or addiction, if the patient is misusing the medication. Side effects can include, respiratory depression and constipation
What are some diagnoses that are common when a patient is overweight?
Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and hypertension
What are some safety precautions that need to be made in order to discharge a patient?
Make sure the patient feels safe going home and resuming daily activities with the help of the home health nurse
What are some of the short term and long term effects of hypertension?
Short Term effects: headaches, blurred vision, chest pain, nosebleeds, and shortness of breath.
Long term effects: heart disease, heart failure, strokes, possibly mortality, etc.
What are some specifics about the patient that need to be talked about prior to the procedure?
Known allergies, past medical history, and confirmation that the patient followed the correct pre-surgery protocol
What are some issues that could arise from the patient taking Metoprolol?
There are a few side effects that can emerge due to taking Metoprolol, such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, and a slow heartbeat.
What are some ways the patient can healthily lose weight?
Diet and exercise
What are some specifics that need to be discussed with the patient prior to discharge?
Follow-up visits, medication management, and education on resources the patient can use if needed
How can hypertension be treated?
Hypertension can be treated with Lopressor because it is a beta blocker used to treat high BP and can reduce the risk of mortality
Do different ages increase, decrease, or not effect at all the successes of a hip replacement surgery?
Age does not affect the rate of success for a hip replacement surgery
How does taking Warfarin effect the patients normal day-to-day living?
Warfarin is an anticoagulant. Warfarin also interacts with many other medications. It is crucial that the patient attempts to avoid activities that have a higher injury risk. A patient needs to have frequent blood tests done.
What differences in care must be made or thought about with an overweight patient?
Activities putting the least amount of stress on the operated hip
What person(s) in the healthcare team need to know the patient is being discharged?
The primary care physician, orthopedic surgeon, home health nurse, physical therapist, and pharmacist
Is there a specific age people have to be in order to be diagnosed with hypertension?
No, hypertension can occur at any age and even in young adults.
What does patient recovery look like after a hip replacement surgery?
Interprofessional involvment
Why might a patient take a Centrum Silver tablet daily?
Providing essential vitamins and minerals
When discussing weight loss with a patient is it important to use a specific tone of voice or body language?
Yes, the patient needs to feel comfortable for the weight loss journey
Who does it fall to to relay information to the healthcare team about the patient’s state after discharge?
When the patient is at home, it is the responsibility of the home health nurse to communicate what is happening with the patient outside of hospital care to an interdisciplinary team of providers
What are some ways a patient can incur hypertension?
Unhealthy lifestyle
What are some changes that need to be made in the patients life after having a hip replacement surgery?
Daily living activities need to be completed with the help and supervision of the home health nurse.
Completely dependent
What could be an issue with sending a patient home with so many medications?
Sending a patient home with so many medications can increase the risk of medication errors, because harmful drug reactions, and the patient may even be unwilling to comply.
What is the average weight for a patient to be deemed “overweight”?
BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than or equal to 25
What are some things that can help the patient emotionally through this long recovery?
Keeping up with their hygiene and grooming, making sure they are surrounded by people that care about them, and reminding them of their agency.