The patient under assessment is Harold Owen who is a male at the age of 79. Owen is cognitively weakened or incapacitated. The patient is nervous and has an empty gaze. Owen follows instructions and is able to respond to straightforward questions from time to time. At the current stage, Owen is attempting to stand up and stroll, however, he needs help. Even though Owen is able to take his medications, he frequently asks for a drink. Owen has been diagnosed with Hypertension (HTN), also identified as high blood pressure, R/O dementia and Korsakoff's dementia.
As a nurse, I will focus on Owen’s Hypertension and mainly the behaviors exhibited by Owen. For instance, Owen is nervous, has an empty gaze and only follows simple instructions including responding to straightforward questions from time to time. Taking this into …show more content…
Memory challenges might be noticeably severe whereas other thinking and societal abilities are fairly unaltered. For instance, a person might give the impression he or she is in a position to handle a logical discussion; however minutes later be incapable of remembering that the discussion happened and with who. Those with Korsakoff syndrome might "chitchat," or compose/ start, discussions they cannot memorize. Scientists are yet to establish why Korsakoff condition might cause confabulation.
Korsakoff's dementia (Causes)
Even though Korsakoff disease is related to conditions such as AIDS, persistent illnesses, poor diet as well as other conditions, it is commonly caused by alcohol misuse.
Apart from Korsakoff disease, Owen has also been diagnosed with Hypertension (HTN). However, Owen has not had prior surgeries or serious treatments. Currently, the patient is under medication for the current condition.
Nursing Physical Assessment
The patient’s health status:
Blood
As a nurse, I will focus on Owen’s Hypertension and mainly the behaviors exhibited by Owen. For instance, Owen is nervous, has an empty gaze and only follows simple instructions including responding to straightforward questions from time to time. Taking this into …show more content…
Memory challenges might be noticeably severe whereas other thinking and societal abilities are fairly unaltered. For instance, a person might give the impression he or she is in a position to handle a logical discussion; however minutes later be incapable of remembering that the discussion happened and with who. Those with Korsakoff syndrome might "chitchat," or compose/ start, discussions they cannot memorize. Scientists are yet to establish why Korsakoff condition might cause confabulation.
Korsakoff's dementia (Causes)
Even though Korsakoff disease is related to conditions such as AIDS, persistent illnesses, poor diet as well as other conditions, it is commonly caused by alcohol misuse.
Apart from Korsakoff disease, Owen has also been diagnosed with Hypertension (HTN). However, Owen has not had prior surgeries or serious treatments. Currently, the patient is under medication for the current condition.
Nursing Physical Assessment
The patient’s health status:
Blood