NUR2106 Assignment Topic 2015

Mrs Susan Thomas is a 75 year old widow, admitted with dizziness and dehydration.
She was found confused and unsteady on her feet by the district nurse when he
visited her home. She has a history of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, hypertension and
hypercholesteraemia. On admission her BP is 90/60mmHg, pulse 92, respirations
24 and temperature 37.2C.

She is complaining of palpitations and her mucous

membranes are dry. Her medications are as follows:

metformin 1g BD orally

atorvastatin 50mg mane orally

captopril 25mg TDS orally

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of her diagnoses.

(750 words)

2. Describe the physiological changes which have resulted in the symptoms Mrs
Thomas was displaying when found. Are they related to her diabetes in any
way?

(500 words)

3. Discuss the medications ordered to manage her illnesses, and describe the
mechanism by which they have their effects. Include a discussion of the
nursing considerations for each medication and their side-effects and/or
contraindications.

(500 words)

4. Discuss the nursing management of this patient during her hospitalisation.

Include the patient education required by Mrs Thomas

Discuss discharge planning for this patient

(750+ words)