Chapter 6, Problem 42R

pathophysiology  head injury/ spinal cord injury (primary/secondary, types, clinical manifestations, assessment tools, etc)

Psychological distress management in cancer patients​ (for powerpoint presentation)

Shirley Smith Age: 52Race: CaucasianGender: FemaleHeight: 68 inchesWeight: 153 lb. (69.4 kg) Occupation: Retired Marital Status: Widowed Religion: AgnosticAllergies: None knownAddress: Assisted Living facilityImmunizations: Up to date HistoryShirley's husband died unexpectedly 2 months ago, which is the time she enteredan assisted living facility. Shirley states she has become depressed from the lossof her husband and the inability to physically do activities she desires due to theCOPD.Shirley presents to the ER with difficulty breathing and shortness of breath atrest, and increased fatigue. The patient is currently on 2 Liters of oxygen nasalcanula at all times. Shirley smoked cigarettes for 32 years and just recently quit 2months ago when she was put on full-time oxygen.Past medical history: hysterectomy at the age of 48, Gastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD), and Atrial Fibrillation.   MedicationsPrednisone (HOLD) 20 mg oral DailyPantoprazole 40 mg oral DailyWarfarin 5 mg oral…