Assignment Task:
xPatient: Judy Harrison Age: 58-year old African American female History: Diabetes Type 2, Hypertension, obesity, newly diagnosed with ESRD Medications: Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide, Ferrous sulfate, Regular insulin sliding scale, Lantus insulin, Calcium acetate, Escitalopram, Renal multivitamin Vital Signs: T-98.9F, P-98, R-22, BP- 188/92 Reason for Admission: Weight gain and difficulty catching her breath
1. How would you explain ESRD to Ms. Harrison?
2. Which risk factors did Ms. Harrison have for ESRD?
3. What would you expect to be abnormal on her physical assessment?
4. Which diagnostic test result would you expect to be abnormal for Ms. Harrison?
5. Which nursing interventions would be appropriate for Ms. Harrison?
6. How would you explain the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to Ms. Harrison?