My assign resident for next week is 86 years -old woman. The resident has no known allergy. The resident was diagnosed with unspecified dementia, which is a loss of brain function, but the exact cause is unknown. This resident was also diagnosed with benign hypertension, which is a type of blood pressure that tends to develop slowly. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining an ideal weight is critical in preventing high blood pressure. Additionally, resident was diagnosed with arthritis, which is a painful inflammation of one or more of the joints. Regular exercise can help to keep the resident’s joints flexible. Heating pads or ice packs may also help to relieve arthritis pain. Moreover, this resident was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which
