Critical discussion paper:Students are required to submit a critical discussion paper related to the nursing management of Mrs.Jane Smith case study below, with the support of literature.

Scenario:
Mrs.Jane Smith is an 80 year old woman who was admitted to ED at 1730 with a history of unwitnessed falls. She was found to be in excruciating pain.Her right leg appeared to be shortened and internally rotated. It was noted she had multiple bruising over her right arm and face and a 4 cm laceration to her right lower arm. She was administered intranasal Fentanyl 100 Mcg by the ambulance crew.

Her vital signs:Bp-147/77 mmHg,HR-112/min- Irregular, PR-24/min,SpO2-99% RA,temp-37.2C GCS-E3V4M6=13/15.

Regular Medication

Rivaroxaban 15 mg

Thyroxine 50 mcg

Amiodarone 100 mg

Metoprolol 25 mg

Medications Administered in ED

Bupivacaine + fantasy femoral block

Panadol 1g

Neurofen 400 mg

Morphine 5 mg

Mrs.Jane Smith had blood taken. she had also done chest x-rays, which were NAD, and Right hip XRay which revealed # neck of femur.

A CT scan of her head has been ordered, Which is yet to be done.

A- Allergies- Penicillin

M- as mentioned above

P- Hypothyroidism, HTN ,AF, IHD Multiple falls

L-Last ate around noon

E-Events-Does not remember events leading to the fall

The critical discussion paper should address the following issues:

1.What data deviate from normal findings,suggesting the need for further investigation?

2. What additional information should the nurse ask or question for?

3. Describe the patients presenting problem focusing on the pathophysiological issues.

4. Identify two nursing diagnosis that needs immediate intervention and discuss the nursing management appropriate for the patient and evaluations of the nursing management plans presented in the literature.

5. Explain the pharmacokinetics of the prescribed medication in ED and their indications.

6.Discuss nursing management of the prescribed medication in ED ,the adverse effect of the medications, contraindication, and side effects, with the age of the patient in mind ,using evidence based literature.

7. Describe in detail the information you would share with the patient and how you will educate the patient about the interactions and long term effects of the regular Medications of Mrs.Jane Smith after the accute problems are solved.

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