Please use the concept map to plan care for Mr. Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a 38-year-old African American that presents with an altered level of consciousness (ALOC). He has been having headaches for the last three months but due to a hectic work schedule he has not been able to go to see his medical practitioner. During his last visit two years ago, his blood pressure was slightly elevated, but he never followed up. Upon arrival to the ED a CT scan is completed and it shows a large bleed near the frontal lobe. What should Mr. Jackson’s plan of care include?
Grading Criterion:
- The student must list at least 3 risk factors related to the medical diagnoses.
- The student must list at least 6 possible/anticipated medications that the client may be on
- The student is to describe one subjective statement that they client may say related to the medical diagnosis
- The student is to list at least 3 objective assessments that would be expected with a client who has the medical diagnosis. Anticipated S/S or manifestations of the medical diagnosis.
- The student is to list at least 6 specific sources of diagnostic data that would relate or be expected to be ordered for the client who has the medical diagnosis. “Labs” is not appropriate. What specific lab would provide you with information related to the medical diagnosis (Lithium level, Dilantin level etc.)
- Identify at least three possible nursing diagnosis written in a 2-part format based on your subjective and objective criterion you established (2-part = Nursing diagnosis …. related to (R/t) symptoms….)
- Identify at least 5 nursing interventions that you would do for your client (NO MEDICATIONS)
- Identify at least 2 medical interventions such as treatments or procedures
- List at least 5 major teaching points such as teaching about medications, risk factors, medical procedures or anticipated diagnostic procedures.
