Evaluate the Health Historyand Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below.
Based on this information,formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health
History and Medical Information
Health
History
Mr. M., a 70-year-old male,
has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know
allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical
activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history
includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia,
status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with
no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg
daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen
400mg PRN.
Case
Scenario
Over the past 2 months, Mr.
M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling the names
of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he
has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be
afraid and fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at
night and will frequently become lost, needing help to get back to his room.
Mr. M has become dependent with many ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was
fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The assisted living facility is
concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing.
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