Symptom Analysis-Case Scenario-Abdomen (SBO)
Answer the following questions;
- Your analysis of the Symptom and Patient’s Condition. How do you put it together? Does it make sense?
- What is the patient’s disease process? Explain where is the patient in their disease process. Symptoms can indicate recovery or decline. Explain in 3 sentences or greater
- What are the anticipated findings for this disease? List greater than 5 findings
- How do(es) the assessment data fit with the lab/diagnostic findings. (For example, in your opinion, does the patient’s pain rating seem to correlate with the nature of the fracture as shown in the x-ray?) Explain this- 3 sentences or greater
- Would you have expected the assessment findings to be the same as what they were, or to be different, and why? Explain this- 3 sentences or greater
- In a paragraph of at least 3 sentences, describe the pathophysiology involved in your patient’s MEDICAL diagnosis and give a reference (textbook, CDC website, REPUTABLE source. (Source, year, & page #. LIST here AND on reference page). (10 pts.)
- Write at least a 3-4 sentence summary of your analysis of these findings. Must be substantive with details. (10 pts.)
- Nursing Diagnosis (Actual dx. with 3 parts) (2 points)
- The priority Nursing Diagnosis must address the SYMPTOM. Minimum 1 diagnosis
- Two (2) Nursing Interventions that are SPECIFIC to your priority nursing diagnosis. Must be nursing intervention- assess, teach, do (1 pt. each—2 total)
- Therapeutic interventions- 3pt/each List at least 2 educational interventions (teach patient). Must address patient’s current nursing diagnosis, symptom.