NR 305 Week 7 Discussion Topic Year 2018

NR 305 Week 7 Discussion Topic Year 2018 Fred is an 83-year-old male who is … to the medical-surgical unit status post fall. He is alert and oriented and reports that while visiting a local casino with his wife Margaret earlier this evening, he tripped over a curb and fell landing on his right side. After receiving morphine in the emergency room prior to transfer to your unit, Fred is rating his pain at 6/10. He has multiple bruises from his jawbone to his knee as well as a slight rotation of his right leg. Past medical history includes: myocardial infarction (MI) x 2,—– sleep apnea, and degenerative joint disease. Medications include: aspirin, Plavix, Lopressor, Lisinopril, and Metformin. After reviewing the above scenario please answer the following questions. Based on the information provided, how will you prioritize your care, what assessments will you include and in what order? Please provide rationale for your response.