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Decreased intake may lead to
wt loss dehydration malnutrition AMS |
Increased extremity edema may be from excess water retention.
leading to wt gain,worsening DJD in a Obese pt Pt 's diuretic dose may needto be changed, address the Issue to Nursing |
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New onset AMS(altered Mental status)
in a pt think UTI Dehydration Meds adverse effects |
Too much anti-anxiety meds( ativan, xanax)
too much anti-psychotic meds(resperidol,seroquel) |
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Decreased participation in therapy
Think depression family psycho dynamics Inadequate pain management decreased motivation |
decreased Exs tolerance/endurance
Think !. Anemia cancer/chemo/RT Dialysis strong antibiotics decreased Intake |
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Pt who is c/o diziness, upon performing sit to stand
Think. (meds,Orthostatic Hypotension) |
THR pt with COPD,asthma,CHF, obesity
may need intensive therapies/skilled care |
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As you solve one problem in these
medically complex patients, another problem resurfaces soon Be Prepared |
Hence the focus of care should be shifted from Disease Model to a wellness model
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