Explain what medication therapy may be included

Reference no: EM133296543

SCENARIO:

Miss Wilbur, an elderly 93 year old lady is admitted to your ward suffering from atrial fibrillation, slight confusion and a history of frequency and burning on micturition, following an appointment with her General Practitioner. She was admitted directly to the ward Under the care of a geriatric consultant.

On admission her observations include: T
38.5, P130 and irregular, R 26, BP
105/50and SATS 97% RA. Her weight is
55kg and height 150cm.

She lives alone and her only daughter lives interstate and is estranged.

A Urinary Tract Infection is her provisional diagnosis, but the consultant is unsure if the confusion is the result of larger issue at play.

Include a detailed Nursing Care Plan for Miss Wilbur, include her BMI, at least 2 nursing diagnosis, goals, rationales and interventions, and an evaluation.
Elaborate.

Explain what medication therapy may be included in her treatment? Include 2 specific medications and explain what they are used for, and the side effects she may experience.

Reference no: EM133296543

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