
(1)
To determine:
The medication preferred by you to give to Mr. J, complaining about a headache. Explain your answer.
Case summary:
Mr. J. was a 68-year-old farmer was hospitalized for a week due to the exacerbation of chronic emphysema. This was aggravated by the fall harvesting dust. He had type 2 diabetes mellitus. He quitted smoking 4 years ago and maintains a proper diet. He did not have any drug allergies previously. Through the nasal cannula, he received oxygen at 1 L/min. On following the medications and therapies, his breathing became easier, hence, he may go home soon.
(2)
To determine:
What would be the contribution for the elevated glucose level on considering Mr. J.’s medications and what laboratory values that are needed to be monitored?
Case summary:
Mr. J. was a 68-year-old farmer was hospitalized for a week due to the exacerbation of chronic emphysema. This was aggravated by the fall harvesting dust. He had type 2 diabetes mellitus. He quitted smoking 4 years ago and maintains a proper diet. He did not have any drug allergies previously. Through the nasal cannula, he received oxygen at 1 L/min. On following the medications and therapies, his breathing became easier, hence, he may go home soon.
(3)
To determine:
What do you expect that happened to cause the symptoms of Mr. J.
Case summary:
Mr. J. was a 68-year-old farmer was hospitalized for a week due to the exacerbation of chronic emphysema. This was aggravated by the fall harvesting dust. He had type 2 diabetes mellitus. He quitted smoking 4 years ago and maintains a proper diet. He did not have any drug allergies previously. Through the nasal cannula, he received oxygen at 1 L/min. On following the medications and therapies, his breathing became easier, hence, he may go home soon.
(4)
To determine:
What appropriate nursing diagnoses should be done for Mr. J.
Case summary:
Mr. J. was a 68-year-old farmer was hospitalized for a week due to the exacerbation of chronic emphysema. This was aggravated by the fall harvesting dust. He had type 2 diabetes mellitus. He quitted smoking 4 years ago and maintains a proper diet. He did not have any drug allergies previously. Through the nasal cannula, he received oxygen at 1 L/min. On following the medications and therapies, his breathing became easier, hence, he may go home soon.

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