NRS-410V Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients\' Health - David Carter Part -1-Case Study

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NRS-410V Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients\' Health - David Carter Part -1-Case Study.pdf1. Document findings associated with your screening of Mr. Carter using the AIMS scale. The pat... ient is disheveled and withdrawn. He is sitting, slouched, looking downward, with only brief moments of eye contact. The patient engages with apprehension. He has difficulty focusing on the conversation due to auditory hallucinations. The patient is restless, and his movements are purposeful and coordinated. There is no evidence of tics, tremors, or unusual movements. 2. Document Mr. Carter’s performance of activities of daily living and his intake and output for the day. Mr. Carter has refused to eat today due to the fact that he believes the food is being poisoned. He agreed to take his medications. 3. Reconcile Mr. Carter’s medications prior to hospitalization. Olanzapine 10 mg and Venlafaxine 75 mg daily 4. Identify and document key nursing diagnoses for Mr. Carter. Imbalanced nutrition r/t auditory hallucinations as evidenced by Pt verbalizing the food is poisoned, and refusing to eat. 5. Referring to your feedback log, document all nursing care provided and Mr. Carter’s response to this care. -Checked the scene for safety. -Identified the patient and introduced self. -Asked the patient general questions about well-being, sleep patterns, appetite, and energy levels. -Performed a mental status assessment [Show More]

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