Case Study: Elderly Patient Examination
She states that she is having difficulty sleeping and has been having panic attacks for the past year, since the death of her son.
Subjective Data
Lives with husband
Daughter, age 50, lives nearby
Had a son, age 52, who died in the past year from a drug overdose
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 P 80 R 18 BP 140/68
Weight: 140
HT: 5 feet, 5 inches
Questions
On which components of the health history should the nurse focus the mental health exam?
What specific observations should the nurse make with regard to mental status?
Why is it important to obtain a thorough past medical history for this patient?
What specific questions should the nurse consider asking when obtaining the past medical history?
What specific questions should the nurse ask regarding the panic attacks?
Create a problems list from the data provided.
What teaching and nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care for this patient?
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