Please post a substantive post. Discussion: Post #1
J.P. is a 75-year-old retired factory worker being seen in the home setting for a yearly health assessment provided by his insurance company.
Subjective Data
No complaints at this time
Enrolled in Silver Sneakers
Eats out much of the time
Widowed
Has one daughter who lives in another state
Retired automotive parts factory worker
Drives to and from activities
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 P 80 R 18 BP 140/68
Weight: 200
HT: 5 feet, 6 inches
Questions
- How should the nurse proceed with the interview portion of the assessment?
- What are the components necessary to complete the interview?
- Develop a problem list for subjective findings.
- Develop a problem list for objective findings.
- What teaching should the nurse consider from the problems list?
- What interventions might be included in the plan of care for this patient?
