∙Basic Care and Comfort 6-12% ✔
∙ Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 12-18%
∙Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15% ✔
∙ Physiological Adaptation 11-17%
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I. Scenario
History of Present Problem:
William “Butch” Welka is a 72-year-old male with a history of heart failure, COPD, hypertension, diabetes type II and
dementia who has been hospitalized for exacerbation of heart failure three times the past six months. He has been a
resident of Pineville Estates, a local long-term care facility, the past four months because his dementia progressed and his
wife, Rita, was unable to care for him.
Personal/Social History:
Butch has been married to Rita for 51 years. They have three adult children who visit him weekly. Rita comes to visit
Butch every day after work. Butch was a salesman for 35 years before he retired seven years ago. Butch believes he is at
Pineville Estates for rehab, but his family is concerned that it is no longer safe at home if he were alone. Rita was recently
awarded guardianship due to his declining mental status. He is a full code.
What data from the histories is important & RELEVANT; therefore it has clinical significance to the nurse?
(Reduction of Risk Potential)
RELEVANT Data from Present Problem: Clinical Significance:
-heart failure
-COPD
-Hypertension
-diabetes type II
-dementia
-previous hospitalization
Has excessive cardiac, circulatory, and neurological history that
are all contributing to a decrease in health.
RELEVANT Data from Social History: Clinical Significance:
Married for 51 years with 3 kids Good support at home
Retired Not on a schedule
Thinks he’s at rehab Family lying to him about not being at rehab
Not safe at home Why he is in an assisted living facility
Full code 72 years old with extensive medical history and is full code
II. The Dilemma Begins…
Current Concern:
When the nurse enters his room to administer his morning medications, she notices that Butch does not respond
verbally. When she approaches him, she notices that his color is pale and is diaphoretic. His radial pulse is faint and
thready, and his respiratory rate is labored with a rate of 30/minute. Butch calls out, “Please help me!” and becomes
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