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Case Study: Dementia Mrs. Johnson is an 85-year-old female with a history of dementia and agitation. She resides in a long-term care facility and has been experiencing increased episodes of agitation, aggression, and restlessness. Vital Signs: Blood pressure: 150/90 mmHg Heart rate: 100 beats per minute Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute

Case Study: Dementia Mrs. Johnson is an 85-year-old female with a history of dementia and agitation. She resides in a long-term care facility and has been experiencing increased episodes of agitation, aggression, and restlessness. Vital Signs: Blood pressure: 150/90 mmHg Heart rate: 100 beats per minute Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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Case Study: Dementia Mrs. Johnson is an 85-year-old female with a history of dementia and agitation. She resides in a long-term care facility and has been experiencing increased episodes of agitation, aggression, and restlessness. Vital Signs: Blood pressure: 150/90 mmHg Heart rate: 100 beats per minute Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation: 95% on room air Temperature: 101.5°F Labs: Complete blood count: Hemoglobin-13.1, WBC-15000, platelet - 150,000 Basic metabolic panel: Sodium 115, Chloride 98, potassium 3.2 Thyroid-stimulating hormone: Within normal limits Urinalysis: positive for infection Discussion What is dementia? What type of dementia is the client manifesting? 3 Which of the following findings would the nurse report to the provider? 1 2 4. Explain the lab values in relation to client's condition. 5. Explain the vital signs in relation to client's condition. 6. Which other data or information would the nurse need to care for the client? Discuss the priority nursing actions and interventions for the client. What other mental health problems would the nurse suspect? 8. 9. Discuss the interdisciplinary team collaboration and resources needed for the client. 10. Which medications would be appropriate for the client's condition? 11. Discuss non-pharmacologic interventions necessary for the client.
Transcribed Image Text:Case Study: Dementia Mrs. Johnson is an 85-year-old female with a history of dementia and agitation. She resides in a long-term care facility and has been experiencing increased episodes of agitation, aggression, and restlessness. Vital Signs: Blood pressure: 150/90 mmHg Heart rate: 100 beats per minute Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation: 95% on room air Temperature: 101.5°F Labs: Complete blood count: Hemoglobin-13.1, WBC-15000, platelet - 150,000 Basic metabolic panel: Sodium 115, Chloride 98, potassium 3.2 Thyroid-stimulating hormone: Within normal limits Urinalysis: positive for infection Discussion What is dementia? What type of dementia is the client manifesting? 3 Which of the following findings would the nurse report to the provider? 1 2 4. Explain the lab values in relation to client's condition. 5. Explain the vital signs in relation to client's condition. 6. Which other data or information would the nurse need to care for the client? Discuss the priority nursing actions and interventions for the client. What other mental health problems would the nurse suspect? 8. 9. Discuss the interdisciplinary team collaboration and resources needed for the client. 10. Which medications would be appropriate for the client's condition? 11. Discuss non-pharmacologic interventions necessary for the client.
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