Unfolding clinical reasoning case study- CLINICALS VN130 .pdf

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I. Initial Presentation: Susan Jones is a 42-year-old African-American female with a past medical history of diabetes mellitus type II. She works in a manufacturing plant in her hometown. While at w... ork, she feels faint and has to sit down. The occupational nurse is contacted to assess her. Susan Jones is married and a mother of two elementary age children. She has been employed in her current position for two years. 1. What data from the present problem are RELEVANT and must be NOTICED as clinically significant by the nurse? (NCSBN: Step 1 Recognize cues/NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential) RELEVANT Data from Present Problem: Clinical Significance: Profile and Medical History Occupation Feels faint and had to sit down Age, race, and medical history can predispose patient to certain health related issues It is abnormal to feel faint and feel the need to sit down while at work CONTINUED...... [Show More]

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