Resident's Background
How old is the resident?
73 years old
What mental health disorder can cause hallucinations and delusions?
Schizophrenia
What disease caused elevated blood glucose levels?
What assessment finding means swelling?
Edema
what was the residents biggest safety risk?
Falls
Where does the resident live?
Holden Manor
What disorder causes manic and depressive episodes?
Bipolar disorder
What cardiovascular condition caused edema and fluid buildup?
Heart failure
What device measures oxygen saturation?
Pulse oximeter
What nursing intervention helps prevent falls?
Fall precautions
What did the resident do as a job before retirement?
Sandblaster in Kansas City
What mood disorder causes sadness and hopelessness?
Depression
What respiratory condition caused low oxygen levels?
Hypoxia
What assessment helps monitor fluid retention in heart failure?
Daily weights
Why was blood pressure monitored frequently?
Because the resident had hypertension and hypotension
What were 2 hobbies the residents enjoys?
Hunting & Fishing
What nursing interventions help build trust with residents?
Therapeutic communication
What condition increased dizziness and fall risk?
Hypotension
What lab value was elevated because of diabetes?
Glucose
Why was intake and output monitored?
To monitor hydration and fluid balance
What religion or faith was important to the resident?
Christianity
What mental health condition increased the resident suicide risk?
Depression and/or Schizophrenia
What condition caused frequent urination and fluid imbalance?
Diabetes Insipidus
What lab value was elevated because of dehydration and kidney problems?
Creatinine
Why were daily weights important for this resident?
To monitor fluid retention related to heart failure