How do you know the patient is improving

Assignment Help Other Subject

Reference no: EM133769507

Problem

The following information in the SOAP note format: Brief introduction to the patient case (i.e., "The patient is a 78-year-old male with a past medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who presents to the primary care clinic after several weeks of increasing shortness of breath while performing activities of daily living at home.") History of present illness (POLST) Review of symptoms (pertinent positives and negatives) Pertinent past medical history Physical exam Results of diagnostic tests Assessment (diagnosis and differentials) Plan (including education, follow-up, evaluation) How do you know the patient is improving? What is your plan if they are not improving (including additional tests, referrals, medications)? Treatment plans must follow evidence-based practice and national guidelines when available. Include pathophysiology, diagnostic reasoning or criteria, and pharmacological interventions as they relate to the patient case.

Reference no: EM133769507

Questions Cloud

What assessment finding make aprn suspect sexual trafficking : What assessment findings would make an APRN suspect sexual trafficking? Include a discussion of both pediatric AND adult patients.

Which is particularly important regarding sarons decision : Saron, a nurse leader, is required to make decisions regarding resources for the unit. Which is particularly important regarding Saron's decision-making?

Which behaviors reisha would be most likely to display : Reisha is a nurse who has been empowered in many ways recently by her nurse manager and peers. Which behaviors Reisha would be most likely to display?

Which a legal statement related to death and dying in canada : The nurse recognizes that issues concerning death and dying may influence nursing practice. Which is a legal statement related to death and dying in Canada?

How do you know the patient is improving : How do you know the patient is improving? What is your plan if they are not improving (including additional tests, referrals, medications)?

Explain concepts from the reading such as principlism : Explain concepts from the reading such as principlism and the four principles, individual versus relational autonomy. Critical Analysis and Appraisal.

Which additional action should the nurse take : A nurse has been accepted to present a poster presentation at a national conference in a different state. Which additional action should the nurse take?

What data from estimate and diagnostic assessment important : What data from the estimate and diagnostic assessment are most important when evaluating the elimination pattern?

Which strategies would be best for you to use : For a community health project, you, as a nurse leader, decide that your goal is to improve the well-being. Which strategies would be best for you to use?

User Account

All Pages