This case study consists of one hypothetical patient situation.
Select the Patient Information tab. Within this tab, you will be able to watch a video to gain more insight regarding the patient as well as view important patient details.
For this assignment, you will address a series of questions regarding the care of the patient. Your answers should include specific reference to relevant guidelines and other clinical information. The national guidelines should also be considered with treatment plans.
When you are done viewing the patient information, download the Case Study Assignment (Word) document from the assignment page in Moodle. Use this document to complete the assignment and then submit it to the assignment page.
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Vitals: Head: ENMT: CV: Respiratory: GI: This is a thin, alert, older African American female in no apparent distress, pleasant and cooperative, but with a notably flat affect. Supine - 135/76, 69; Sitting - 112/75, 76; Standing - 116/76, 75. BMI 19. Normocephalic / atraumatic. Wearing glasses. Acuity 20/30 R, 20/70 L. Regular rate and rhythm normal S1/S2 without murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Clear to auscultation bilaterally. Normal bowel tones, soft, non-tender, non-distended. Musculoskeletal: Strength: UE strength 5/5 B biceps, triceps, deltoids; LE strength 4+/5 bilateral hip flexors and abductors; 4+/5 bilateral knee flexors/extensors; 5/5 bilateral AF/AE; 5/5 bilateral DF and PF. No knee joint laxity. Foot exam shows no calluses, ulcerations, or deformities. Neurology: Whisper test for hearing: Tone/abnormal movements: Psych: Cognitive screen: recalled 3/3 items. Intact. Tone is mildly increased in both legs, normal tone in both arms. Sensation is intact to light touch and pain throughout. Reflexes are normal and symmetric. PHQ-2 = 4/6. A mini-mental status exam was administered, and she scored 22/30, indicating mild cognitive impairment.