1. What is the difference between a. and a. Based on the collected data, describe the patient’s primary pathophysiology [related to primary diagnosis] for this admission. The main reason for this patient's admission is osteomyelitis. An infectious agent entering bone tissue is referred to as osteomyelitis. This procedure sets off a host immune reaction that results in edema, inflammation, and the breakdown of bone integrity. Osteomyelitis can worsen into even more serious problems if it is not …show more content…
According to Erickson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, identify the expected developmental level, tasks appropriate for the developmental level, and whether or not the patient has achieved these tasks with documented examples. At what level is the patient functioning? What factors may contribute to the present developmental level? Developmental Level: Based on Erickson's phases, the patient, who is 52 years old, should be in the "Generativity vs. Stagnation" stage. This phase, which often takes place in middle adulthood, is when people concentrate on making a positive impact on society and mentoring the next generation. This patient is at this level as they are trying to teach us different ways to improve our ways of life. I feel as if these factors contribute to their developmental level as they are in the hospital and not able to control what is going on in their lives. As a result of this, the patient is trying to give their wisdom to people that are able to change …show more content…
This objective makes sure that the healthcare provider is practicing good hand hygiene, sterile technique during procedures, and appropriate antibiotic administration to lower the risk of infections.
CAREPLAN #1 Provide rationale for Nursing Diagnosis AND Prioritization:___Impaired Skin Integrity is a priority for patients with type two diabetes as the patient is not able to heal as quickly or at all compared to a person without.
ASSESSMENT r/t Nursing Diagnosis Subjective: Patient does not feel any pain. Patient feels itchy in upper extremities bilaterally.
Objective: Patient has open wounds on all extremities. Patient has gangrene on left foot. Patient is unable to get up without assistance. Patient has blood coming out of wounds. PLANNING
GOAL STATEMENT (Broad Statement) The goal is to enhance the patient's general well being by prioritizing the patient's skin health and promoting wound healing. Desired Outcome (Specific Criteria) By the end of time at hospital, the patient will show improved skin integrity and wound