Homework
Title: Promoting Safety, Independence, and Least Restrictive Environments
Purpose of Homework:
The purpose of this homework is to demonstrate an understanding of safe post-operative care for older adults, including discharge options that promote an independent and least restrictive options.
Instructions:
Your 70-year-old client, Max, is 1 hour post-op following a total hip replacement. On arrival to his room, Max tells you that his hip pain is an 8 on a scale of 1-10. As per the doctor's order, you administer Demerol 50 mg IM. Max is usually up ad lib, and alert and oriented. However, he is a little sleepy and confused following the pain medication.
In a Word document, answer the following:
a. What safety concerns exist for Max?
b. What interventions would we take to insure Max's safety?
c. Is Demerol a good choice for 70-year-old Max? Why or why not?
d. You are in a discharge meeting for Max which is also attended by Max's wife, the RN leading the team today, physical therapy, and a pharmacist. Max's wife would like him to return home, but isn't sure how she will manage. What type of services could help Max safely return home?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.