Case study 1
Mr T, 45 years old patient is admitted in medical ward. He is diagnosed with inferior wall Myocardial infarction and his vital signs are Temperature 36.9°C, apical pulse 110bpm, Respiration 30 per minute and Blood pressure is 108/68mmHg.
1.1) State Five (5) clinical assessment findings related to inferior wall myocardial infarction.
1.2) Identify THREE (3)nursing diagnoses for Mr.T.
1.3) Write TWO(2) nursing interventions for any ONE (1) identified nursing diagnosis.
1.4) List TWO (2) complications of Inferior Myocardial infarction.
Case Study 2
Mr.Sky, 40 year-old-man diagnosed with cancer of the descending colon. The physician schedules the client for an abdominal resection with permanent colostomy.
2.1) List FOUR (4) different types of colostomies
2.2) Describe the characteristics of the stool passed in each type mentioned above
2.3) State TWO (2) Nursing diagnosis appropriate for a client with a colostomy
2.4) Give TWO (2) nursing interventions for each nursing diagnosis mentioned
Case Study 3
A 20-year-old man admitted to the burn ward after sustaining third degree burn on his right and left leg. His weight is 65 kg.
3.1) What is the priority health issue for this client?
3.2) How will you calculate the fluid for first 8 hrs to manage resuscitative phase and prevent the client from going into shock?
3.3) What documentation is required to manage the client to prevent fluid retention
3.4) Summarise your strategies to practice isolation and prevent sepsis.
