Asked by Kallie Richards on May 16, 2024
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A 75-year-old woman walks into the emergency department with complaints of "not feeling well." Her blood pressure is 145/95, pulse 85 beats/min, respirations 24 breaths/min, and blood sugar 300. Upon inspection, the nurse notices that the woman has an open wound on the bottom of her foot, but the patient states she is not aware of this. How should the nurse interpret these findings?
A) Normal in the older adult
B) A need for the patient to be evaluated for cognitive impairment
C) A side effect of anti-hypertensive medication
D) Pathologic impairment of sensory responses
Sensory Responses
The physiological reactions of sensory organs or nerves to external stimuli.
Blood Sugar
The concentration of glucose present in the blood, crucial for energy supply to cells and maintaining metabolic homeostasis.
Anti-hypertensive Medication
Drugs used to manage high blood pressure, aiming to prevent complications such as stroke and heart attack.
- Demonstrate knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention strategies in managing chronic conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention strategies in managing chronic conditions.
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